Well we made it up to Badger Lake this past Saturday (8/6). The road was very, very rough probably one of the worst roads I have been on. It took us about 2 hours to go the 12 miles down the to the lake. I was able to make it in my 3/4 ton Dodge pick up but I probably wouldn't take that vehicle again because of how narrow it was getting in and out. Once we got there I figured after driving down that horrible road we would have the place to ourselves but boy was I wrong. There was hardily anywhere to park and some campers camped on the boat launch blocking it for everyone, they were being extremely loud and having multiple campfires in the parking area of the launch. The people that camped there were not friendly at all when I mentioned they were camping on the boat launch and I had a little 10 foot aluminum row boat in my truck that I would like to put in the water. We ended up having to carry our little boat and gear about 200 yards up over the dam and into the water.
That being said, once we were on the water and able to cool my head, we had an amazing day rowing around and fishing the beautiful lake. My girlfriend and I caught and released about 25 rainbows anywhere from 6 to 16 inches. The lady also caught a beautiful little 10 inch brook trout. We mostly used spinners and spoons and had a great time. All in all we had a great time but I don't think I'll be coming back anytime soon.