Morfee Lake is a mere five minutes from downtown Mackenzie. It is stocked annually with rainbow trout, and is home to lake trout, chub and whitefish as well.
Morfee Lake has been designated one of the region's Family Fishing Waters. This means that the lake is easily fished from shore or by boat, and is an ideal place for young or beginner anglers.
Beginners may want to consider going after chub. Though not the best for eating, chub can be caught fairly easily and may keep younger folks interested while they learn. Try using smaller sized hooks and rods. Target the lower depths with a small split shot above the hook.
The trout in Morfee Lake are from the Blackwater strain. They are aggressive and tend to be most active during the day. They prefer to forage in shallower water.
Fly fishers going after rainbow may have success with an Elk Hair Caddis or Parachute Adams, ensuring you have several different sizes. Other standard patterns to try are larger dragonfly nymphs fished along the shoals.
In his book, Fly Fishing BC's Interior, author and photographer Brian Smith reccommends using smaller nymphs in the fall than you would in the spring. Fish through areas of cover such as logs or weeds.
Smith also suggests that some larger, pale green patterns with larger eyes could be the trick for a slow day in many interior lakes. Try keeping these patterns on hand with several sizes of nymph patterns.
Pick up Smith's book on the Angler's Atlas website (www.anglersatlas.com) or stop by your local bookstore to get a copy.
LAKE ACCESS
From Mackenzie town centre at the intersection of Mackenzie Blvd and Centennial Drive, head down Centennial Drive 2.5 kilometres to Morfee Lake Road. Drive down this road to the lake.
There are sandy beaches and numerous opportunities for recreational activities. Accomodation is available in the town of Mackenzie, including a campground.
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