First of all, you cannot use waders at Barr Lake. I don't know why. Also, this lake does have huge muskie in it. I have said this before, but I have seen them. One rolling around on top of the water, one that just died a few days before I found him, and a jaw of one that I could stick both fists in. This was about five years ago and all fish had to be 35"+. I don't think that they stocked it with tigers in a while but they are still in there. If you are fishing Barr Lake from shore, you need to have patience. The best time to fish there is between September and October when the water is very low. I still go when it is high and don't know why since I never catch anything, but when it is low it is non-stop action.