Sakwatamau River INfo please

[CdnVet0506]

Has anyone gone for Grayling/Rainbows on the Sakwatamau River near Whitecourt? Was thinking of trying it with fly gear and was wondering how far up the Eagle River Rec Area access road should I go to get to some decent fishing. Any info on this river would be greatly appreciated.

[fishman]

Originally Posted by CdnVet0506

Has anyone gone for Grayling/Rainbows on the Sakwatamau River near Whitecourt? Was thinking of trying it with fly gear and was wondering how far up the Eagle River Rec Area access road should I go to get to some decent fishing. Any info on this river would be greatly appreciated.

The lower reachs are pretty sketchy usually up the virgina hills road is alot better

[CdnVet0506]

Thanks for that info, it narrows down my search area. Unfortunately I'm unfamiliar with the road names, which one/where is Virginia Hills road? Thanks

[fishman]

Originally Posted by CdnVet0506

Thanks for that info, it narrows down my search area. Unfortunately I'm unfamiliar with the road names, which one/where is Virginia Hills road? Thanks

West on highway 43 towards fox creek go about 20km and u will hit a road going north called virgina hills road.........u will cross the river on this road u will need to find another road off it or walk far enough away from bridge...........be mostly grayling until u find the right conditions and there will be bows

[CdnVet0506]

Thanks

[Bucky]

I believe Virginia Hills is 41km from the lights at MacDonald's..only know that from working there a few times. The lower reaches are not bad in a few spots you'll find the odd bow, but as was mentioned the virginia hills area is a better choice