Muncho Lake, with its jewel-toned waters and stunning backdrop of snow capped rugged mountains will have you wondering if you should be reaching for the camera or the fly rod. Cory Koenig, owner of Webflyz BC, says that fishing Muncho Lake “is one of the best experiences any angler would enjoy.” Koenig emphasises choosing your flies carefully. “Presenting the proper fly will increase your chances substantially,” he says. For Muncho Lake, try large mice, frogs/toads, saltwater poppers, and small slimy sculpins. As well, Koenig suggests large bait fish flies that resemble northern whitefish or grayling. Use 6 to 9 weight fly rod and line(s), with or without sink tips to achieve depth. A good standard for Muncho is a baitfish fly. Koenig advises that baitfish flies in most colors will work, with emphasis on blue/white, red/white, and yellow/white colour combinations. Common aquatic insects in Muncho Lake are stone flies and may flies, later in the summer is a great time to use dry flies. Lake trout offer a great fishing experience. Try cloudy days, or low light periods. Large lures and flies work well for lake trout. Make sure your gear is heavy enough to handle these lunkers; the lake trout here are not small and delicate. Spring and early summer may be your best times to fish Muncho Lake. There is an abundance of trails and hiking opportunities are endless. Moose, cariboo and stone sheep are frequent visitors. Take a look at the Northern Rockies Hiking and Motorized Trail Guide for more detail. For great fly fishing tips and proven winners, visit Cory Koenig’s website at www.webflyz.com. Koenig has been fishing in British Columbia all his life, and is an expert fly tier. LAKE ACCESS From Fort Nelson head west along the Alaska Highway. Muncho Lake is at approximately KM 681 of the Alaska Highway. There are a few different options for accomodation at Muncho Lake. There are two campgrounds in Muncho Lake Provincial Park. One is at Strawberry Flats at the south end of the lake, and another is at MacDonald campground, situated at about the mid-point of Muncho Lake. Both offer seasonally available, unserviced campsites, a boat launch, pit toilets and a day-use, picnic area. Campsites are available on a first come, first served basis. Serviced campgrounds are available at both Northern Rockies Lodge. For full service restaurant, cabins, fuel, and hotel amenities, visit Northern Rockies Lodge, at Mile 462 of the Alaska Highway They can be reached at 1-800-663-5269.

dry fly In mid july

New Years with Northern Rockies Lodge

If you're looking for a remote yet epic way to spend New Years under the stars, Northern Rockies Lodge is hosting a New Years bash on Muncho Lake. Welcome drinks start at 6pm in the Bushpilot's lounge, followed by a buffet dinner, board games, bonfire, ice-bar, and fireworks on the frozen shoreline. If you're lucky, maybe the northern lights will make an appearance too! For booking information, visit the link below: http://www.northernrockieslodge.com/events/

Launch within Mucho Lake Provincial Park, MacDonald Campground.

50-lb. Lake Trout in Emerald-Green Water

Muncho Lake's emerald-green water is renowned for 50-lb. lake trout, Arctic grayling, Dolly Varden, and whitefish. Northern Rockies Tourism suggests "fishing from late June through September with spoons, shiners, diving plugs or weighted spoons." http://www.tourismnorthernrockies.ca/

Muncho Lake Getaway

Looking to get away from it all? Head north to Muncho Lake. Its jewel-toned waters and stunning backdrop of snow-capped rugged mountains will have you wondering if you should be reaching for the camera or the fly rod. Cory Koenig, owner of Webflyz BC, says that fishing Muncho Lake "is one of the best experiences any angler would enjoy." How best to enjoy it? Stay in a lakeshore cabin at Northern Rockies Lodge. http://www.webflyz.com http://www.northernrockieslodge.com

RE: pwhidden

Please tell me you didn't kill this beautiful fish it was likely older than you! There are so few of these huge fish left in Muncho, indeed they were alwyas rare, that removing even one of them has a strong and detrimental effect on the tiny population of such fish in Muncho Lake. Fish grow extremely slowly in the frigid Muncho Lake waters and taxidermists have pegged the age of the largest fish at over a century. It is no mystery that the record fish were taken from Muncho decades ago before sport fishers were enlightened to the ways of conservation. Times have changed and we have learned the consequences of our actions in the past. Enjoy the thrill of the catch, take pictures for bragging rights but please release these precious beauties so that they might survive and contribute their extraordinary genes to the pool. Muncho Lake is the Emerald Gem of the Alaska Highway. Revel in its beauty and do all you can to preserve and protect the rare and delicate balance of the ecosystem. Happy Fishing. Stephen Nishio

Go to http://www.tourismnorthernrockies.ca/things_fishing.php to find more local information on Muncho Lake!