nathaniel Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Hey guys.. A buddy and I are planning on going for golden trout this summer and we need your help. I am aware of some lakes here in Alberta that contain golden trout. Barnaby ridge, rainy ridge, coral lake, and michelle lake. We are searching for a mountain lake that requires a 2-6 hour hike in. If you have fished these lakes we are curious about how well they fish, how hard is the hike, if you had alot of success. (ect). Thanks alot for the help!!! - Nathaniel Quote
BBBrownie Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 Coral- Looong hike in - 35 km one way if I recall (6-7 yrs ago) with 10-12 creek crossings, we got 6 inches of snow on way in mid august, grizzlys, lots of sheep hunters. Some of them ride up and bonk goldens to eat for dinner while camping up at the job creek trail confluence. Most of trail you will be dodging horse *hit in willows along the creek. Rainy - 4 hour hike, easy access, tough to find trial head though, basically walk straight up an av shoot until you hit a headwall, follow the base of the headwall around to outlet creek. caught many, many fish, they only wanted nymphs, were picky, and very small. Also a few other groups in at the same time. Beautiful setting, golds are like a bar of gold in hand. pm if you need better details. 1 Quote
maddog Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 I have hiked into Michelle Lakes a couple of times. It is a 8-9 hour hike with some bushwhacking. Lots of 8-10" fish. Quote
ScottN Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 I've been up to Barnaby Ridge a couple of times and caught fish both times. The hike is about 3 hours, and is rated as moderate, although I've always found that rating hikes isn't very useful, it all depends on a person's fitness level. Quote
Hawgstoppah Posted February 22, 2013 Posted February 22, 2013 rest assured anywhere you choose to chase goldens I can tell you one thing, the scenery will be incredible, and the fish are like a little slice of what heaven will be like when you get a chance to view one with your own eyes. I've fished a LOT. Caught my share of small pretty fish, big badarse fish and everything in between yet my heart longs for another hike in trip this coming summer. Quote
live2play Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 ..gotta add this as a 'to do' for this summer! Quote
nathaniel Posted February 24, 2013 Author Posted February 24, 2013 Awesome, all useful information, looks like we are going for a week trip starting with Barnaby then heading down to fish Rainy Ridge at the end of July. Thanks for all the help, really appreciated. -Nathaniel Quote
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