fishing rawson lake

[fishstix]

I went fishing to Rawsin lake on saturday. Packed in my belly boat, waders fins rod and other gear. I did ok. Thre hours on the lake, Five fish, rangeing in size from a smokie to an english cucumber. (eight to fifteen inches)
My original plan was to fish chester lake but the area was closed due to a bear in the area. I'll remember to check the kananaskis trail web site for any closurs before i leave next time.
Well ,enjoy your salad.

[The Fisherman Guy]

Salad was good, but the cheese was not strong enough.

[fishstix]

try gorgenzola...

We were in there a couple weeks ago and picked up maybe 30 fish between us but it was definitely slower than normal and fish were smaller than normal. Biggest we got was 16 inches. Insect activity was almost non-existent and very few fish were rising. It picked up a bit near dark. Still one of the prettiest lakes in Alberta though.

[fishstix]

not much rising when i was there saturday No bugs.
30 fish is a good day no matter the size. Chester is still closed. i just checked.
What were you using? From shore?

[BobLoblaw]

Haven't fished Rawson for a few years; what were you catching them on, Fishstix?

Whe were fishing primarily caddis nymphs and dries. Had a brief go with Letort Hoppers but that didn't last long. No, we were fishing from tubes. Not sure where all the big fish were.

Originally Posted by fishstix

not much rising when i was there saturday No bugs.
30 fish is a good day no matter the size. Chester is still closed. i just checked.
What were you using? From shore?

[fishstix]

Hi Bobloblaw. i was using a yellow humpy. Size 16 also a green one. same size. I tried a black wooley bugger for a bit but had no luck with it.

[polar_rmk]

Anyone tried ice fishing there?

[RayL42]

Originally Posted by polar_rmk

Anyone tried ice fishing there?

Hope not:

"Rawson Lake (11-19-9-W5) & tributaries & outlet
July 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban.
Nov. 1 to July 15 – CLOSED"