Right up front....I've never fished Ross Land BUT I did fish Diablo Lake, back in the early 1960's. Diablo Lake is right below Ross Lake.

There was NO North Cascades hi-way, at that time, the complete HI way wasn't complete until 1974.

I remember 4 of us left Bellevue early to be a Diablo Lake around daylight. I also remember having to walk from the base of the dam up to the lake. Only 1 of the four had fished this lake, so it was a new experience for 3 of us. Trout fishing was my passion, at that time. Bear Ck., around Redmond, all the local lakes, and many of the "pot holes lakes in Eastern WA. I still have some of the lures I used that morning, 50+ years ago. We all caught fish, that morning......we all lost fish, broken lines/leaders. The fish were BIG, most were in the 21" - 25", fought like heck.

The lures I remember using: skinny Minnie, super duper, roster tail, and small spinners. All cast from the bank, no resort on the lake.

Got married in 1963, went to college in 1964-68, started teaching 1968, in Aberdeen, so never went back to fish. Did trailer the North Cascades hi way, it is truly one of the most beautiful trips you can make.

I'm not sure if the "skinny Minnie or super duper" are still available but they sure worked, IN THE OLD DAYS!!!!!