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Stock It to Me ACA’s Fisheries Program has a lot on the go, with one of its most important objectives being to continually improve the fishing experience for all Albertans. We want to create or maintain recreational angling opportunities while sustaining the ecological integrity of fish populations and their habitats. A big part of that is fish stocking. Nothing is more motivating for the team than when they see individuals and families enjoying a local stocked pond.
• In 2021 ACA wil be stocking over 120,000 trout. • The fish are “catchable-sized”—that means 20 centimetres or more.
• Right now, we have 65 of these “put-and-take” ponds for Albertans to enjoy. • The majority of fish stocked are rainbows, but we also add brown trout and brook trout into select ponds—and for the first time we will be stocking tiger trout this year too! • Check out our map and you’ll see that most of the stocked ponds are close to towns and cities—this makes the fishing experience popular for families and helps new anglers take part in our favourite pastime. Making spring and summer plans? Be sure to visit www.ab-conservation.com/stocked-lakes to find a fun fishing opportunity near you!
With a Little Help From our Friends
Canadian Tire, Cochrane: Mitford Pond CCI Inc.: Dewitt's Pond City of Beaumont: Don Sparrow Lake City of Fort Saskatchewan: Fort Lions Community Fish Pond
photo: ACA, Mike Jokinen
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photo: ACA, Tyler Johns
Most people agree fish stocking is awesome. The not-so-great part? It’s never free. At a time when we need fishing opportunities the most, we can’t thank our supporters enough for making fishing as accessible and fun as possible across the province. And how about the many partners who help stock ponds near you? If you want to thank them for their care and generosity—just go out and fish! Aquality Environmental Consulting Ltd.: Don Sparrow Lake
McQuillan Reservoir
McVinnie Reservoir
Nutrien: Gibbons Pond, Tees Trout Pond, Mitchell Pond, Len Thompson Pond, East Stormwater Pond, Kinsmen Lake Saddle Hills County: Shell True North Pond St. Mary River Irrigation District: McQuillan Reservoir SysGen Solutions Group Ltd.: Don Sparrow Lake, Nose Creek Pond, Mitchell Pond
City of Lacombe: Len Thompson Pond, East Stormwater Pond
Thompson-Pallister Bait Company: Len Thompson Pond
City of Medicine Hat: Echo Dale Regional Park Pond
Town of Cochrane: Mitford Pond
County of Grande Prairie: County Sportsplex Pond
Town of Morinville: Heritage Lake, Morinville Fish and Game Pond
Lethbridge County: McVinnie and McQuillan Reservoirs
Northern Lights Fly Fishers – Trout Unlimited Canada: Don Sparrow Lake
SPRING SUMMER 2021
Town of High River: Emerson Lake
