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It’s a good place to practice casting and trying new lures/baits. I have caught Blue Gills and Bass. What I like is the accessible parking and it’s never packed with fishermen. It’s also a hard place to fish. I recommend using a Baitcaster , you’ll cover more water this way.
McAlpine IS a pay lake, but in exchange you get a lovely, peaceful location, rarely ever crowded, and trophy sized table ready fish eager to shake your rod. Grab your light or ultralight gear, pick up some OutKaster spoons at the office (shameless plug for my favorite spoons ever), or grab some worms and a worm float if that’s your game, and head on down. A net is a must, these big fish will bust your light line if you try to bank land them. Get there early enough and enjoy the sound of redwings singing as you watch the just risen sun skimming the mist on the water, with an occasional visiting eagle coming down for a breakfast snack. Re fly fishing, sure, if you’re good at roll casting. There aren’t too many spots with the room for a good back cast. SUPER handi-capable location, even the restrooms. *NO* catch and release. These fish aren’t small so that’s not a problem. Bring your best shiny charm, they stock lightning trout here too! Wishing you the best of luck.