Jackpine river

[oizo]

Looking for any info on hiking to the jackpine. I have been trying to do some research but am not finding much other then what I've found on the couple maps I have. How bad is the ford at muddywater? How intense a hike, and how long will it take? Any info is appreciated. PM if you prefer, thanks

Oizo

[Bhflyfisher]

you've got a long way in. And from what ive heard is certain sections of it are better then others. I've wanted to do it for a while now. but have never managed to get it together.

[Pikebreath]

So does Frenchman's Creek flow into the Jackpine River?

In 45 years of chasing trout in Alberta, that's a new stream to me. Just curious, where is it?

[diamonddave]

Starts in the willmore

[Pikebreath]

Thanks,,, Okay, so that explains why it's not really on the "radar map".

Certainly might be an adventuresome fishing trip to fish a pristine river in a wilderness setting, but I'll have to leave that trip for younger legs than mine!!!

[Bhflyfisher]

28km one way. Certain parts of it have the bigger fish we're really looking for. Its a long way in. If time allows i will be trying to get in there this summer.

[oizo]

We are just in the planning stages, but were looking at mid to late aug, and probably 7 days out there. So hopefully it will give us enough time to find those big fish.

[Bhflyfisher]

Originally Posted by oizo

We are just in the planning stages, but were looking at mid to late aug, and probably 7 days out there. So hopefully it will give us enough time to find those big fish.

they're all gonna be up the little creeks that time of year.

[Xiph0id]

Originally Posted by Bhflyfisher

they're all gonna be up the little creeks that time of year.

And further upstream.

[1/2 oz Bucktail]

You will be looking at a minimum of two days hiking one-way just to get into the decent water. That is assuming that the trail has been cleared. A lot of the trail runs through a burn section and my understanding is that there is a lot of deadfall over the trail every year. Some of the people that I know in the area recommend allowing for 3 days travel time each way making a 7 day trip not quite enough time for quality fishing.

[Dark Wing]

Originally Posted by 1/2 oz Bucktail

You will be looking at a minimum of two days hiking one-way just to get into the decent water. That is assuming that the trail has been cleared. A lot of the trail runs through a burn section and my understanding is that there is a lot of deadfall over the trail every year. Some of the people that I know in the area recommend allowing for 3 days travel time each way making a 7 day trip not quite enough time for quality fishing.

There's a trappers cabin on the Jack Pine . I would imagine that if you can find the trail it would be kept clear.

[RisingRainbows]

That sounds like an amazing trip, well worth the vigorous hike to fish a remote stream for untouched native char. Also, by a crazy coincidence, I was just talking to someone at work today about the same trip.

[Bhflyfisher]

Originally Posted by RisingRainbows

That sounds like an amazing trip, well worth the vigorous hike to fish a remote stream for untouched native char. Also, by a crazy coincidence, I was just talking to someone at work today about the same trip.

not technically native. ptarmigan lake was stocked with bulls years back.

[RisingRainbows]

Okay fine, "untouched wild char".

[cmac10]

Has anybody made this trip yet? It's been one on my radar for a few years now. I've been as far as the Muddywater, but it was moving pretty good and seems to be a fairly deep little river. I heard the Wilmore Wilderness Foundation did some trail clearing out that way last summer.

Thanks,