Stock It to Me

image: McVinnie Reservoir

ACA, Tyler Johns

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!