Mike, I pretty much agree with you.

I would just request that some commen sense be applied. I'm sure most of us feel a little disappointed when we've just hiked are a$$ off and find our intended destination already getting fished. Unfortuneately, it is becomming harder and harder to find an isolated fishing spot - whether lake are stream. In my opinion, we have 2 choices - get used to company, or work harder\smater to find less pressured spots (hiker farther, start ealier, etc).

I think we should treat lakes like most do with rivers. For a medium to large lake, giving reports and even specific details about where to fish and what to try is no big deal. Same with rivers. Telling someone to try Blue Creek or Reiter on the Sky isn't going to cause any problems. But if you tell the entire internet about your favorite hole on a small stream or your favorite alpine lake full of big fish and never any pressure - well, don't be surprised to find your spot taken next time you go. It's really just common sense.

My personal guidlines for giving out info on lakes and rivers - direct folks to well known spots. Let them know that there are better options if they work for it. Also, don't forget that just because you don't plan on going back to a spot, doesn't mean that others don't consider it a 'secret spot'. You don't want others giving directions to your favorite spots do you?

Anyway, I think this and other sites are great resources, and while not being too uptight about it, we should consider any consequences before giving out specific details.

Thanks for the great site Mike!

-Chad