Big Stillwater Rainbows in/near Rockyview County from shore

[spinN'flyfish]

Hey everybody, I'm looking for some decent sized rainbows, at least 12'' because i'm getting tired of small stocked ponds(smaller fish 8''-10''). I like to get a better fight from these guys. In fact any trout would be fine from shore, just like a spot for the last couple hours of daylight.
Thanks

[Habfan]

I know of a place just like that ! Took me years to find it. If I remember the way I'll let you know. :)

[fishead]

:bad_boys_20:

[trooper]

Muir Lake is a trophy fishery. You can take one out of there a day provided it's over 20" in length. The lake is north of Spruce Grove. Twin lakes north of Rocky Mtn house has some decent rainbows in it. I caught a 22" rainbow out of there 7 years ago.

[Wes_G]

I don't live in the area so have no advice to give, but just found it amusing that 12" rainbows are considered "decent sized"

[fish gunner]

Nope cant think of any public waters that will fill that bill . One maybe not giving it up on a chance.

[jts1]

Shoot me a pm if you are still interested in some locations.

[spinN'flyfish]

I don't live in the area so have no advice to give, but just found it amusing that 12" rainbows are considered "decent sized"

what i meant was at least 12'', i thought my expectations were too high if i put 16'' or something

[spinN'flyfish]

i would do rivers (like the bow w/ big trout)but its pretty fast and swift and i'm terrible in swimming but i could do creeks but their fishes are pretty small

[commieboy]

i would do rivers (like the bow w/ big trout)but its pretty fast and swift and i'm terrible in swimming but i could do creeks but their fishes are pretty small

There is no need to wade deeply into a river.

My biggest fish on the Bow was a 28" brown. He was about 2 feet from the shore sitting in water that didn't even touch my knees. Many large fish are holding in this type of water. You just need to be observant.

[dryrush]

i would do rivers (like the bow w/ big trout)but its pretty fast and swift and i'm terrible in swimming but i could do creeks but their fishes are pretty small

... Do you even fish bro?

[kirbstomps]

Phyllis holds some footballs every now and then. there are also some Beauty's in the clearwater too, just gotta go find em'.

[spinN'flyfish]

... Do you even fish bro?

lol yes but maybe I'm too fussy, maybe i could try 'em out but lakes would be the best option for me at least....

[TROLLER]

... Do you even fish bro?

X2:)

[Zeb]

12 inches for a rainbow is very small you will find many of these size fish in Lakes like Chain Lakes. I catch Cutthroat trout out of the Oldman and Dutch Creek that are up to 24 inches with many avg 16 and that's a Cutty which don't even get close in size to a Rainbow. I myself would fish the Bow river for large Rainbows and Browns.You can also try private lakes like Bonavista if you know someone I have caught 10 pound Rainbows out of there.