The lake outlet, near the picnic area, is a good place for salmon-viewing in August and September. Sometimes you'll see bears fishing here, too. Human anglers also use this area as a starting point to access the upper Brooks River.

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This picnic area on the shores of Brooks Lake offers a vault toilet, food cache, and covered cooking/eating area.

The lake outlet, near the picnic area, is a good place for salmon-viewing in August and September. Sometimes you'll see bears fishing here, too. Human anglers also use this area as a starting point to access the upper Brooks River.

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