decent brookies there Phil!
Yes, better sizes than most lodges I fished at. The derby organizers stocked them in the 10 to 15 inch class, where most of the places I've fished rarely yield a 12 incher.
Most of the province is closed to all trout / char species in winter, unless they are stocked outfitters/lodges, or public waters that were approved to have them open by having local organizations fund the stocking.
Speaking to an old timer up there, he mentioned that they put in 1500 brookies once every winter. My guess is that most are likely caught in the first week or two , as stocked brookies just school up in the shallows near where they get stocked, then get pounded by the crowds.
The lake is reserved for public outdoor activities, no cottages allowed, it's all crown land. They also forbid gas motors, so it get relatively low pressure during the open water season. Good 2 hours drive from my home.
Managed a nice smallie on my first outing there last winter.
Followed up in the summer on my float tube, managed some more good ones.
