The later you go, the easier the river crossings should be. I prefer September for wildlife, weather, and the brookies and bulls will be in spawning mode, which means their colours will be spectacular. Make sure that you check the BC Sportfishing Regs, as it's been a while since I fished there. Expect freezing temps during the nights. Snow storms can strike any month of the year in this area, so be prepared. The spawners will be schooled up where the Wood River drains out of the lake at the far west end, and there are some big ones! I am not aware of brookies and bulls hybridizing.
Chriscosta, it is a 25 km hike to the east end of the lake from Sunwapta Falls in Jasper National Park.
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