Masters of Muir Lake

Muir Lake is always a worthwhile destination for taking in some fresh air and hooking into some rainbows. We headed out for a few evenings to take advantage of the prolific hatch and the mild weather.

 This is such a great spot to head out to on short notice because of it's proximity to Edmonton. The only downside is that with such easy access to the lake, it is almost a guarantee that you'll be sharing it with a couple other anglers. We opted to fish from the shore and managed to out-wit a few of the wily rainbows that are stocked there. Naturally, we had quite a bit more luck (read: skill) than anyone else that was on the lake. After all, you don't get an invite into the R.F.A. for not catching fish. 

In all seriousness, I love the idea of having stocked lakes with easy access near cities. They create a great opportunity to head out and watch some wildlife, breathe some fresh air and catch some fish. This may make for a bit more of a crowded experience than would be ideal, but ultimately these types of lakes keep the pressure down on some of the more out-of-the-way waterways that are the home to more sensitive populations of native species. I definitely prefer the solitude you get out on the Blackstone, North/South Ram or even the Little Smokey; but who can argue with being able to catch beauties like these only ten minutes from town... and don't worry, there's still plenty of time to get out to those more remote places.


(Photos: Top: James with the majestic Muir lake as a backdrop. Right: R.F.A. Senior Member Scott Wilson with a handsome little rainbow caught from Muir. Photo credit goes to Scott Wilson)