dead fish floating all around.

Muir Lake is an Alberta success story. A decade ago, the Muir Lake Rehabilitation Project transformed the lake by adding aerators to reduce winter kill, restored the shoreline and stocked the lake with rainbow trout. Promoting the catch-and-release philosophy has helped to ensure that the trout have a chance to grow larger. “Great lake to fish, five minutes from my home," wrote imzfisherman, posting on anglersatlas.com, "Caught this fish on a Woolly Bugger. I also caught a 10-pounder the same day!” Members have posted several photos of large rainbow trout on Muir Lake. In 2018, Muir was stocked with 3,500 rainbow trout. Head over to the website for more information and fishing tips. The fishing experience is enhanced with a boardwalk, great facilities and informative signage (including some fishing tips). All of this combined has made Muir Lake area one of the top fishing destinations for Edmontonians. Muir Lake is one of many lakes located within 100 km of Edmonton. Having great fishing so close to the city makes it easy to get out and enjoy, whether it be an extended vacation of a quick day trip. LAKE ACCESS Muir Lake is located west of Edmonton. Follow Hwy. 16 to Spruce Grove and turn right onto Range Road 275. The lake is about five km along this road on the right side. There is a day-use regional park at the lake that boat launch.

Well, it’s a new year and ice fishing in Alberta is in full swing. There are a lot of lakes close to Edmonton that are very productive in the wintertime. Here are just a few! https://www.anglersatlas.com/blog/top-5-ice-fishing-spots-in-the-edmonton-area

Muir lake boat launch - electric or paddle only

Ice Is Almost Off.

Went for a drive today and the ice is 75% off of Muir for opening day on the lake tommorrow. Good luck and see you on the water.

Muir Lake, Boat launch