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Old 09-26-2012, 12:28 PM
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Thumbs up 3 Days in Heaven- Maligne Lake Trip Report

September 20th-22nd, 2012
I spent 3 days with my buddy, Randy, in one of the most beautiful spots I've ever had the pleasure to wet a line in- the South end of Maligne Lake, in Jasper National Park.



The only road access to Maligne is the red line at the top of this map. We travelled 22km in Randy's 18ft freighter canoe to spend 2 nights at Coronet Creek campground, way down at the bottom of the map; it's a heckuva long trip when your powered by an electric trolling motor- no gas motors allowed on Maligne! We spent Wednesday night in the town of Jasper, and were at the lake super early, anxious to get on the water. We were met at the parking lot by the greeter...



We decided it would be prudent to load up the canoe in the other end of the parking lot, a couple hundred feet away.
Wasn't long before we had the canoe loaded & in the water...



"The Aaralyn Emily", ready to go...



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I love this place...





One of several glaciers that surround & feed Maligne Lake...



Imposing cliffs & fall foliage...



This is how the water looked for the whole trip- 3 days of dead calm!



(Much more to come...)
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Old 09-26-2012, 12:33 PM
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I took a drive up there Sunday , talked to a couple of ladies that were there fishing , said that fishing has been very good , and some really nice fish . It never gets old going to the mountains . I simply love it . Saw lots of bear dung , no bears , but did see a Lynx hightail it across the highway , and plenty of elk . So beautiful in Jasper in the fall .

Great pictures .
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Old 09-26-2012, 12:45 PM
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Awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing!
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Old 09-26-2012, 12:49 PM
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We waited until we got past the narrows, close to Pincushion Point before we started fishing. Didn't take long for my buddy to land the first brookie...



We fished our way down past Spindly, Mary Vaux & Coronet Creek to the campground; picked up a few more fish on the way...







We quickly set up camp, had a bite to eat & were back on the water to fish down around Warren Creek for the evening, picking up a few more fish.





The last bit of sunlight clings to the top of the mountain; time to head back to camp. The mountains are so high around the south end of Maligne that daylight comes late & leaves early...



Cooked up some supper & chatted with the fellas from Jasper who were camping there. As I went to turn in for the night, I heard some rustling a few feet away from the tent; pointed the camera in the pitch dark & got this pic...



(still more...)
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Old 09-26-2012, 12:57 PM
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Up & at 'em early on Friday...



Looking towards Warren Creek from the dock at camp...



Had to scrape frost off the boat seats...



Same view, different camera setting...



Little mist coming off the lake...



I spent 3 days mesmerized by reflections...



Here comes the sun...



Here come the fish...







(to be continued...)
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Old 09-26-2012, 01:01 PM
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Looks like a dream trip, nice photo's, I always look forward to yours. How many batteries for that trip? Do you troll all day, troll all the way to the camp? How deep are the fish?
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Old 09-26-2012, 01:04 PM
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Spectacular brookie...





My favorite fish pic from this trip...











Only rainbow of the trip- long & skinny...





The shadows come early...



(stay tuned...)
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Old 09-26-2012, 01:15 PM
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Bear proof bins for foodstuff...



A room with a view...



This ruffie was hanging out on the paths through the campground on Saturday morning. He didn't care if we got super close; pic sucks 'cuz my camera takes crappy pics in low light...



Backcountry throne; instead of digging holes, they bring these big containers in either by chopper or by snowmobile once the lake freezes up...



Packed up camp & hit the water. Fished our way back to the narrows...





Got a couple more feesh...







(nearly done...)
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Old 09-26-2012, 01:20 PM
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I got most of my fish on this streamer; thanks to Chubbdarter!









(cont'd...)
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Old 09-26-2012, 01:28 PM
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I spent a lot of time awestricken by my surroundings...



















Tour boat. These boats & the warden's boat are the only gas motors allowed on the lake. Tour boats are only allowed as far as Spirit Island; once you get past the narrows you don't have to hear 'em or deal with their wake...



(just a few more...)
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stunning photos!
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Nearly back to the boat launch...





All packed up...



The only elk we saw...



One last look back...



What a fantastic 3 days! Fishing was actually a bit slow, but that didn't really matter. Pics cannot possibly do justice to this place; the scope & scale of these mountains just cannot be conveyed in an image on a computer screen- in the south end of Maligne you're completely surrounded by huge mountains, cliffs & glaciers. It's truly an place that has to be experienced to be fully appreciated. I hope some of you get to make this trip someday; I'm sure glad I did!
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Doesn't look like the fishing was as slow as you said it was! Beautiful pictures!
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Old 09-26-2012, 01:45 PM
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Wow Bob, just wow, your pics n stories are as good as it gets. Thx for sharing...again. Hats off fo suuuuuuuuuuuuuure!
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Beauty pictures, beauty fish!

Is that just a little motor attached to the side of your canoe?
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Old 09-26-2012, 02:07 PM
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thanks for sharing all those beautifull pics. sounds like a dream fishing trip. very lucky to have such great weather the entire time.
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Nearly back to the launch had some awesome pics in it!!
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Old 09-26-2012, 02:31 PM
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Sounds/looks like a great adventure Steve. The fish are always a bonus when you get to rest in God's country for a few days.
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Fan-(bleeeping)-tastic!! Thanks for sharing! Looks and sounds like a great trip!
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Old 09-26-2012, 03:49 PM
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As im all packed up and waiting for my ride for my 4 days in heaven I see these photos and man you got me stoked! Nice camera work and thanks for the story!
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Old 09-26-2012, 04:28 PM
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Awesome pictures, by the way that is a spruce grouse. Not nearly as tasty as a ruffy.
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Amazing pics buddy, thanks for sharing
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Old 09-26-2012, 04:40 PM
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Awesome trip !!!!
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Old 09-26-2012, 04:59 PM
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That a pretty big streamer they were hitting, brookies are aggresive though, awesome pics! Never fished Maligne, but love the brookies from Gap, they are beauty this time of year!
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..What can I say, one of the BEST Photo Collection's of a trip I have ever SEEN.!!!

Thank You for Sharing your Adventure!!


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Old 09-26-2012, 05:51 PM
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Old 09-26-2012, 05:54 PM
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not too hard to come up with a couple decent pics with that kind of background surrounding you in all directions . and all with a point and shoot. looks like quite the adventure Sir Bob. thanks for taking the time to compile your favorite shots to share.

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Old 09-26-2012, 06:48 PM
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Gorgeous place and very nice pictures. I just came through there for the second time in 3 months. Always have to stop and just sit there.
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Amazing! How many batteries for the electric motor did you have to take?
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dude when are you going to learn how to take a good picture???? Just kidding my friend, awesome as usual pictures and a great trip for sure! thanks for sharing
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