Private Fishing Lake Near Waterton?

[woodfish]

Hi everyone,

 

Xmas is upon us, and I'm still looking to get something for my flyfishing brother in law. I'm a ff addict, too.

 

He spoke with a guy down near Waterton/Pincher Creek way (I think) who has a private fishing lake. This really fired up my b.i.l., sounded like a great spot--or a neat experience, anyways.

 

Have any of you heard of this place, or one like it in SW Alberta? It would be a cool gift for him that he'd really appreciate. Not a fly-in adventure, just spring-fed with private access. It's not the same as that private club down around High River/Vulcan that I've heard rumours about.

 

Thanks in advance for any leads!!

 

 

Pete

 

PS Along the Xmas vein... Pretty much every flyfisherman I know is getting one of those Monomaster tippet/line collectors from me... I've been using it for a couple months, great little gadget.

[duanec]

palmer ranch?

 

http://www.palmerranchalberta.com/links.html

 

[SanJuanWorm]

I bet its palmer ranch.

[bloom]

It's Palmer Ranch...check dune's link

[alhuger]

I bet its palmer ranch.

 

 

That place looks fantastic, any idea if it's worth it?

[birchy]

That place looks sweet!

[toolman]

Palmer ranch is a very cool place, but these trout can be really tough customers, so gauge your expectations accordingly...

There are some very large Rainbows to be found in these ponds. I like going too Palmer to get away too a very unique place, with peace and quiet, beautifull surroundings. Contact Brian Larsen and he'll set you up for a great experience.

[acurrie]

Didn't they have some problem with the aeration of the water, or something like that... I heard many of the fish were killed because of some incompetent maintenance worker... at least I think...Or wait, maybe that was chief hector lake.. someone on here will be able to clarify..

[maxwell]

that was hector dude.. havnt heard anything along those lines in regards too palmer ranch....

[zed]

That place looks fantastic, any idea if it's worth it?

 

how much is it?

 

[toolman]

Bookings and Contacts:

Here's the link too the page: http://www.palmerranchalberta.com/contact.html

[Hawgstoppah]

The trout are extremely tough there Greg when you sit in a coffee shop and don't get to the pond till 11am :)

 

PS: these fish are early morning customers far as I know

 

PPS: They're huge

[woodfish]

Thanks everyone, much appreciated -- that's definitely the place he mentioned, he'll have a good Christmas!!

 

Cheers,

Pete

[gustuphson]

You got your brother in law a trip to Palmer Ranch for Christmas!?!?

Let me know if have anymore sisters woodfish