Backcountry Camping & Fly Fishing the Alpine | Father-Daughter Hike to Southfork Lakes, Alberta

Join me and my daughter Haylin for an overnight backcountry camping and fly fishing trip to Lower Barnaby Lake and the stunning Southfork Lakes in Castle Wildland Provincial Park, Southern Alberta! While Haylin relaxes by the water with her book, I target the elusive alpine golden trout using my TFO NXT 5wt 9ft fly rod and TFO NXT LA 1 reel. I “match the hatch” with a #18 Matt's Midge before sinking down into heavy nymphs (#16 Hare’s Ear, Red Snow Cone, LSD Chironomid, and Pheasant Tail). Watch as we tackle the steep mountain trails, set up camp under the peaks, and enjoy an unforgettable weekend in the Canadian wilderness. For more hiking videos click here :    • Hiking Southern Alberta!   Chapters: 00:00 - intro/the walk in 01:05 - let the grind begin 06:10 - i love gabby 07:35 - Barnaby Lake 08:21 - set up camp 09:11 - set of rod/lets fish 10:11 - build fire/dinner 10:37 - next morning/lets fish 12:17 - hike up to southfork lakes 13:30 - Southfork Lakes 14:50 - pack up 🥾 MY HIKING & CAMPING GEAR: https://amzn.to/4hI3zrG 📸 MY CAMER & GEAR: https://amzn.to/47zsqZT Affiliate Disclosure: 🔗 Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. 💰 If you click a link and buy something, I earn a small commission. ❌ This comes at no extra cost to you. 🙏 Your support helps keep the Alberta Wanderer on the trail! Gear List Used in This Video: Rod & Reel: TFO NXT 5wt 9ft & TFO NXT LA 1 Reel Flies Tried: #18 Matt's Midge, #16 Hare’s Ear, #16 Red Snow Cone, #16 LSD Chironomid, #16 Pheasant Tail New Zealand wool indicators Location: Castle Wildland Provincial Park (Southern Alberta) Trail Details: Distance - 11.3km Elevation gain - 687m Time - 4-5 hrs Rated - hard ⚠️ SAFETY & DISCLAIMER NOTICEThe Southfork Lakes Trail features steep climbs, loose scree, unpredictable mountain weather, and active wildlife territory. The conditions shown in this video reflect a specific day and may not match what you experience. By using this video for inspiration, you agree to the following: Personal Responsibility: You hike entirely at your own risk. Skill Level: Ensure your physical fitness matches this strenuous trail. Navigation: Carry an offline map, GPS, and physical compass. Wildlife Safety: Pack bear spray and know how to use it. Gear: Wear sturdy footwear and pack the 10 essentials. Weather: Check mountain forecasts immediately before heading out. Leave No Trace: Pack out all trash to protect the wilderness. #FlyFishing #BackcountryCamping #SouthforkLakes #AlbertaHiking #FatherDaughter #TFO #CastleProvincialPark