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Swan Lake Serenity Steve guides his son to his first catch with a fly rod.
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Steve Utz (utz) was there to watch his son’s first fish with a fly rod. It was a beautiful day to be out on Swan Lake fishing in their kayak. (p. 30)
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Bow River The Bow River is definitely friendly fishing water! So many species, and lots of easy access. Check out our feature on pages 10-11.
Reservoirs
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lberta’s Eastern Slopes region, an area spanning 90,000 square kilometres, encompasses the Rocky Mountains and foothills country, which make up the province’s best trout fishing. From the American border in the south, the region follows the British Columbia border along the west of the province for almost 1000 kilometres north until reaching the Peace country. This expansive region includes the cities of Lethbridge, Calgary, Canmore, Hinton, Whitecourt, and Grande Prairie. A handful of famed fly angling rivers — notably the Crowsnest, Bow, Ram and Little Smoky — emerge from countless tributaries fed by snow and ice from the mountains. The Bow River, which is featured inside, has two distinct fishing personalities: the mountain region, which is a little narrower, a little more of a trek to reach, and little more rugged. The city river, however, has numerous access points and is easier to reach whenever the mood strikes. It is this part of the river that we’ve featured here. Broad ridges and rolling hills of aspen, spruce and lodgepole pine overlook the watersheds of the Eastern Slopes Region. The foothills provide some unusually quick transitions from mountains to prairies, providing anglers with stunning scenery to photograph their trophy fish. Angler’s Atlas users can post pictures of their catches online at www.AnglersAtlas.com.
Reservoirs can make some excellent fishing lakes. One of these is Chain Lake. We’ve got maps for Chain Lake on pages 14-15.
Cold, clear mountain streams favour cutthroat, bull, brook and rainbow trout. Upper Kananaskis Lake, situated below the rugged peaks of the continental divide, is an especially beautiful lake for trout fishing in the mountains.
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The northern part of the region is popular for Arctic grayling, and Rocky Mountain whitefish are often caught as well, especially along the western border of the region. Crowsnest, Fickle and Gap Lakes are all great whitefish locations, while Cow and Burnstick are close to Rocky Mountain House for some quick perch and pike fishing.
We have all the fish stocking data for lakes in the Eastern Slopes region. Look for your favourite lakes on pages 32-33.
BACKROADS Rock Lake is one of the backroads lakes we feature. Get out and explore!
Brook trout, brown trout, rainbow and lake trout are all especially plentiful in the Eastern Slopes Region, and we’ve featured a number of excellent trout lakes. The Kinky and Wildhorse Lakes group are on the edge of the region, and while small, these lakes offer a lot of choice -- and a lot of fish. Birch, Chain and Swan Lakes are all terrific trout lakes, many of which are stocked (see the tables on pages 32-34 for stocking information). As if all that weren’t enough, Iosegun and Upper Kananaskis Lakes are both excellent multi-species lakes. Burbot, walleye and arctic grayling are among the Eastern Slopes Region’s other favourite fishing targets here.
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You’ll never run out of fishing opportunities in the Eastern Slopes, and we’ve barely scratched the surface. We’d love to hear about some of your other favourite fishing lakes! Head over to The Angler’s Atlas, and check out our new website! We’ve got new search functions, so you can even look for all of the lakes in the region that have your favourite fish in them. That’s just one of the great new features we’ve got in place for members. Recruit your friends, too, for chances to win! If you’d rather go mobile, we’ve got that, too! The Angler’s Atlas app is available for iPhone and Android, and offers lake maps and fish information on the go. Download and search for your favourites!
Upper Kananaskis Lake, situated below the rugged peaks of the continental divide, is an especially beautiful lake for trout fishing in the mountains.
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Rock Lake 215 Hectares (531 Acres)
28 metres (91 feet)
1,387 metres (4,161 feet)
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ock Lake is a spectacular destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds with its abundant wildlife, birdwatching, trails and wildflowers in the provincial recreation area. Fishing adds to its appeal. Whitefish and lake trout are most sought, and rainbow trout, burbot and northern pike can also be found here. When fishing for lake trout in warmer weather, it is best to try early in the morning, or just after dusk. Lake trout like to be in cooler water in the range of 10C. Jigging is worthwhile for tarDrop-off areas are good places getting burbot, using a Little Cleo or Krok. In fact, many to start. When trolling, go slowly. Try anglers will hook burbot when ice fishing for lake trout. to troll only fast enough for Troll spoons or jig near the your lure torque. bottom, but not on the bottom. Silver and blue combinations Burbot prefer the depths and are good colours to try, as well cooler water. as Williams Wabler and Loco spoons. OK Tire 17 Ave Sw, 2605 - 17th Avenue SW, 403.455.5023 OK Tire Airdrie, 525 - 1st Avenue NE, 403.948.2040 OK Tire Black Diamond, 127 - 1st Street SE, 403.933.4954 OK Tire Burbank, Bay 4 - 5622 Burbank Crescent SE, 403.287.1770 OK Tire Canmore, 107 Elk Run Boulevard, 403.678.4660 OK Tire Cardston, 976 - 1st Avenue West, 403.653.3812 OK Tire Cochrane, 412 - 1st Street W., 403.932.2086 OK Tire Crowfoot, 148 Crowfoot Gate NW, 403.239.9449 OK Tire Edson, 625 54th Street South, 780.723.8473 OK Tire Fox Creek, 101 - 1st Avenue, 780.622.4254
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ock Lake is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, northwest of Hinton. Follow Hwy. 16 west for eight kilometres to the junction of Hwy. 40. Turn right and continue 37 km until reaching a gravel road on the left side. Follow this road for about 35 km. There is a boat launch on the northeast shore. There are campsites right near the water, a Provincial Recreation area and lodge accommodations nearby. The Angler’s Atlas page for Rock Lake notes that the road in can be rough, and caution is advised.
OK Tire Grande Prairie, 8525 - 109 Street, 780.539.7400 OK Tire Hinton, 364 Drinnan Way, 780.865.2421 OK Tire Northmount, 900 Northmount Drive NW, 403.282.9271 OK Tire Okotoks, 401 Veterans Way, 403.938.6568 OK Tire Pincher Creek, 1359 Hunter Street, 403.627.3330 OK Tire Richmond Road, 2909 Richmond Road SW, 403.242.1536 OK Tire Rocky Mountain House, 4535 - 44th Street, 403.844.8473 OK Tire Whitecourt, 3735 Caxton Street, 780.778.6367
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hile some of the most famous and best fishing spots are right outside the back door, the Bow River is still a bit of a mystery. Even those who fish it daily say that it can be variable at times. Thomas Cutmore, Calgary fishing guide and owner of Must Be Nice Drift Company, says that the size of the fish is probably the river’s only consistent attribute. The river is known for its “great fish and great unpredictability. “The best advice I can give is to concentrate on parts of the river with character -- variations in depth, current speed and direction, bottom type and surface type.” Cutmore says that anglers need to be especially versatile. Dry flies, nymphs and streamers are generally the best bet for brown trout, he says, and use equipment somewhat heavier than for lake fishing. If you’re fishing from shore, he suggests a mid-weight setup. In a boat, you could take along both a lighter and a heavier weight. Go heavy because these are not your standard size trout, and they fight hard.
his website. See thebowriver.com for his blog, fishing reports and descriptions of his services.
be very effective then. Into early summer, trout will head for cover. Cutmore says that Streamers are great all year, but especially into early summer. “At this time of year the fish often hold very close to the banks, making early summer the best time for ‘pounding the banks’ from a drift boat. He adds that you need to get right in close, within inches of the banks, when you cast. Retrieve your fly, “just a few feet before being recast.”
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he Calgary to Carseland section of the Bow River is to famous for incredible fishing. In this stretch of the river, there are several standard locations for put-in and take-out, giving you choices for your trips from a couple of hours to a full day on the water. These are labelled on the map, and described in the table. The upper section of the river, from Kananaskis to Calgary, offers some of the world’s best back-stream fishing. That section offers an entirely different character of fishing than the urban lower section.
Further into the summer, your techniques will change. “The Caddis, Blue Winged Olive and Pale Morning Dun hatches are unparalleled for producing large trout, and lots of them. The mid-season hopper hatch offers some very exhilarating and explosive surface action,” Cutmore advises.
“Runs, or any water over 6 inches deep right next to the bank will hold trout and drifting a Dave’s or Letort Hopper along the grass will quickly erupt in a splashy battle. Depending on the time of year and conditions, you will have the opportunity Early spring can be a tricky to fish streamers, nymphs and time for brown trout. Their dry flies all in the same day for eyesight is very good, and usu- large, strong fish.” ally they take cover and wait There are several fishing guide for food. When the water is services who offer trips exclumurky, as in the spring, they’ll sively on the Bow River, and emerge. Nymph patterns can these people are ideally suited
help you fish the river more efficiently and productively, even if you’re a seasoned Bow River angler. Thomas Cutmore offers one such service with Must Be Nice Drift Company in Calgary. Cutmore can take you out for a full day or a half day trip. As well, he offers some in-depth suggestions and insight on
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Bow River 1)
Blackfoot Trail Launch
Located under Cushing Bridge on Blackfoot Trail. A good launch point because it has a wide and slow section of water, but also some great holes and faster sections. This spot is an ideal starting point if the lower part of the river is blown out.
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Glenmore Trail, Graves Landing
Under Graves Bridge on Glenmore Trail. People often start their day trips here. Between Graves Landing and Fish Creek Park it’s about 14 km, with lots of places to get out and wade or shore fish.
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Fish Creek Park
Located at the south end of Fish Creek Park. This section of river to Policeman’s Flats has some great runs and deeper holes. This section is only 8 km long, and is perfect for a quick trip. Evenings are especially nice for fly fishers on this stretch.
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Policeman’s Flats
East of Deerfoot Trail on Dunbow Rd. From here to the next launch point is about 23 km. This section of the river features some twisty, faster sections, several riffles and holes, and some places to get out and wade. Known for large fish, this launch is one of the busier sections of the river.
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McKinnon Flats
This is the take-out point for day drifts from Fish Creek or Policeman’s Flats. It’s also a good spot to start a day long trip to Johnson’s Island (Carseland Weir). There is a good day-use area. This part of the river has good fishing both up and downstream. At dusk, cast to trout with Caddis patterns. To get here, head east on Hwy 22X, then south on Range Road. 274.
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Legacy Island
This launch is on the north bank. Legacy Island is one take-out spot if you’re coming from McKinnon Flats. There are good spots for fishing on foot just upstream of here because the river is slower. There are lots of good runs and holes around here. This is also a really good spot for evening fishing.
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Carseland Weir
Carseland Weir is the last spot for a take-out. It’s also a logical stopping point from a full day starting at McKinnon Flats. Right around here, the landscape and the river both change. Fishing is particularly excellent around this spot. If you want to start here, you can do a full day trip to “The Reserve” and back (the Blackfoot Reserve has no public land access to the river). At this point, there is less fishing pressure.
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Birch Lake
29 Hectares (71 Acres)
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irch Lake, south of Rocky Mountain House, is known as a great ice fishing lake for brook trout, though anglers can find quality fishing yearround for rainbow, brook, and brown trout.
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Open water access is limited so having a small, personal watercraft would be considered an asset here.
In 2017, Birch Lake was stocked with rainbow brown Brook trout are generally (3,500), a cool-water species. They (500), and brook are more active from late (5,000) trout. fall into early winter, but fishing can be uncertain at LAKE ACCESS this time of year. irch Lake lies south of Rocky In contrast, January or FebMountain House. Folruary are better times of year because brookies tend low Hwy. 22 for 37 km to be more active than other to the junction with Hwy. 54. Turn left and continue trout during the winter. for another five kilometres Summer fishing for brook to a side road on the right. trout can be more challeng- This is the turnoff to Burning. Spoons are attractive stick Lake and it also leads choices since their wob- to Birch Lake. Continue for bling motion captures their about 10 km to an oil and interests. For larger trout, gas service road on the right minnow-shaped lures are that leads to the lake. Innisgood choices. The lake can free Recreation Park offers get quite busy so get out unserviced campsites. there early.
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opular Burnstick Lake (also spelled Burntstick) is home to walleye, yellow perch and northern pike. Be sure to bring a boat, though, as there is little to no shore access apart from the boat launch. Fishing can be bountiful here, though it may take some figuring to land some of the larger ones. For beginners, Burnstick Lake is a great place to learn skills.
18 metres (60 feet)
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perch Rapala for hookin’ all LAKE ACCESS the pike,” reads a comment ocated south of Rocky on the Angler’s Atlas webMountain House. Follow site, www.anglersatlas.com/ Hwy. 22 for 37 km to the juncplace/723940/burnstick-lake. tion with Hwy. 54. Turn left The post continues: “Catch and continue five km to a side ’em and let ’em go, you old road on the right, which is the boys. Even if your mouth does turnoff to Burnstick Lake. Folwater at the thought of eating low this road them. [Walleye] are way more for 15 fun to catch than the pike, so put ’em back! They just keep getting bigger every year!”
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km as it passes the eastern shore of the lake. There is a campground on Burnstick Lake with 63 sites and potable water, open from May to October.
The lake is not stocked and there is a limit of five perch and one pike over 63 cm. For walleye, it is catch-and-release only. “Four-pound walleye caught on the same
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Chain Lake (North)
321 Hectares (793 Acres)
10 metres (34 feet)
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mitted in any water in the What the fish lack in drainage basin, and no size, however, is made up bait of any sort is allowed for by their abundance. in streams. These trout are eager to All streams in the basin bite. Brook trout are also are closed to fishing from caught in the lakes, mi- November through May. grating through Willow That said, Anglers freCreek. quent the Chain Lakes in Combined, the brook large numbers during the and rainbow stock make winter to make the most for reasonable assurance of the lake’s ice fishing of success. Remember, opportunities. range of about 12 inches.
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ocated within Chain Lakes Provincial Park, this reservoir provides fabulous fishing opportunities for numerous species of trout: rainbow, brook, bull, and cutthroat. While the Chain Lakes are heavily stocked — some of the heaviest in the province with over 100,000 rainbow trout released in 2017— the popularity of these lakes means that most of the fish are in the smaller
though, at-risk bull trout In streams, no rainbow must be released in good or cutthroat trout under 25 cm may be kept. condition. Fly fishing is rewarding on Chain Lakes. Leeches, Caddis and Dragonflies can all be good choices when targetting trout. Lures such as spinners and spoons are good hardware choices for consistent catches. If you are trolling in these lakes, bear in mind the speed restriction of 12 km/h. Use of bait fish is not per-
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Chain Lake (South) 321 Hectares (793 Acres)
10 metres (34 feet)
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he reservoir was named for the three chain lakes that nearly filled the area. The park lies within Canada’s last large expanse of mostly undisturbed montane landscape between the Rocky Mountains and Porcupine Hills. There are a wide variety of birds in the mont a n e landscape, a s well a s
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scenic views of the Livingsone runs along the eastern boundMountain Range. ary of Chain Lakes Provincial Angler’s Atlas members cof- Park at the south end of the fie and techcd have posted lake. several map markers on the Chain Lakes map page. They note that the north end can be weedy, and that there’s great fishing at the south end. As well, reports and photos all suggest that there is a great deal of good shore access, which means that you don’t need to have a boat to enjoy fabulous fishing.
There are 124 campsites with picnic tables, firepits, and a day-use area. Only communal firepits are provided due to the dry conditions of the area. The campsite accommodates 15-20 RVs. Some campsites have power available.
The boat launch is located just west of Loop A, although boats are restricted to 12 km/h. Check out the information Waterskiing, tubing and wakeat www.anglersatlas.com/ boarding are prohibited in the place/101834/chain-lakes- Chain Lakes. reservoir. Campsites for single units Regulations are different for and groups can be reserved Chain Lakes North and Chain in advance. Visit the Alberta Lakes South, so be sure to Parks website at www.albercheck before heading out. taparks.ca for more information or for maps. LAKE ACCESS
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he reservoir is about a 90-minute drive from Calgary along Hwy. 22, otherwise known as the historic Cowboy Trail. Drive approximately 75 km south of the city, and Hwy. 22
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Chip Lake
7300 Hectares (18039 Acres)
3.6 metres (10.8 feet)
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ike and burbot are the big draws to Chip Lake. Concentrate on the river inlet and outlet. Pike love the shallows if there is an easy meal, and spring is an excellent time to get in on this action. Later in the season, work on the weed beds. Pike will hang out there, waiting to ambush their prey. Make sure the line is tough enough for these sharptoothed strikers. For burbot, small fish and aquatic insects are the order of the day. Winter ice fishing is ideal for burbot. Regulations for Chip Lake allow dead fish for bait. Minnows are a good choice for pike and burbot.
ing tips! See www.angler- between Edmonton and ship Road 544 and then Check out the Angler’s satlas.com/place/101841/ Edson near the community 8 km west until reaching Atlas page for Chip Lake. chip-lake. of Wildwood. Chip Lake Park. Several members have Turn north off of Hwy. posted markers that show LAKE ACCESS 16 on Green Court Road the location of hot spots, as hip Lake Park is lo- (Range Road 92) to Townwell as some awesome fishcated about halfway
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Cow Lake
826 Hectares (2,016 Acres)
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ow Lake is known to give up and Powerbait are also worthwhile. rainbow trout as large as 6-8 lbs. Fishing for perch is always a treat, as well as plenty of perch and pike. and especially so when ice fishing. Del Ramage, owner of Grandview Try using a small Five of Diamonds Stage and Resort at Cow Lake, with maggots. describes it as an excellent lake for Also, vary your jigging methods. families, the prime reason being fish- Sometimes a couple of light bounces ing. is all it will take to get the fish interPerch and pike are the most plentiful. In recent years, the lake has been stocked with rainbows and northern pike.
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ow Lake is located 18 km southwest of Rocky Mountain House and approximately 23 km from Red Deer. In Red Deer, drive west on Hwy. 11, the David Thompson Highway, for 78 km until reaching Rocky Mountain House. Turn left at 50th Avenue and left again onto Hwy. 752. Take another left onto Park St., then right onto 59th St. until arriving at the lake.
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Along with the resort, there is a campground with 110 sites, a boat launch and a swimming area. There is another boat launch at the north end of Cow Lake.
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Crowsnest Lake 129 Hectares (320 Acres)
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ig, deep and blue, Crowsnest Lake lies just east of the Continental Divide and the Alberta-B.C. border, flanked by CP Rail on one shore and Hwy. 3 on the other. Lake trout, rainbow and whitefish inhabit the lake, though on some days you might wonder if there is anything at all. Crowsnest can be a challenge and can skunk the most determined of anglers. Persistence pays off, though. Catch one of the larger lake trout and the effort is worthwhile.
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make wading or casting from ed long ago, displacing native 150 km west of Lethbridge shore dangerous. cutthroat trout. along Hwy. 3. Crowsnest Lake Caution is warranted on the The limit is five trout (only three is approximately 240 km southwater, too, since the wind is of- of which can be lake trout)and west of Calgary. Take Hwy. 22 south and turn right (west) at ten fierce, making it easy to get five whitefish over 30 cm. the intersection with Hwy. 3. caught unprepared by changing LAKE ACCESS The lake is located on the north weather. estled in the Rockies in the side of Hwy. 3. A boat launch The surrounding mountains Crowsnest Pass, the lake is available just off the highway form a natural wind tunnel, is at the southwest end of the lake. accessometimes making the lake a s i b l e one-way paddle across for canoeists.
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The lake is stocked annually with 15,000 rainbows. Lake trout were This big lake is practical for t r a n s boat fishing only or ice fishing plantin winter. The steeply plunging bottom and frequency of strong westerly winds can
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Fickle Lake
373 Hectares (922 Acres)
5 metres (16 feet)
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the deeper sections in the LAKE ACCESS fall (as the weeds die off) rom Edson, head south can also be an effective tacdown Hwy. 47 for aptic. proximately 39 km. until Remember that the pike will reaching Fickle Lake. follow the food, so as the Fickle Lake has a campsmaller fish move among ground with 41 sites. There the weeds or head deeper, are pit toilets, a day-use area The lake is great for a fam- the pike will be nearby. and firewood available. ily getaway. Fickle Lake Posts on the Angler’s Atis a quiet lake with a boat- las page for Fickle Lake The campground is closed ing speed restriction of 12 indicate that the south and during winter but the road and the parking lot are mainkm/h. west sides, while quite tained for easy acA sandy beach, located near weedy, are perfect habitat cess. A boat the parking area on the east for pike and walleye. See side, is an inviting treat on more at anglersatlas.com/ a hot day. A walking path place/101883/fickleconnects the parking area lake. with the farthest landing dock. ickle Lake is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Not only is the area a prime location for bird and wildlife habitat, but the fishing is superb for northern pike, yellow perch and whitefish.
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launch, dock, and fish-cleaning stand are available as well as two smaller landing areas.
Pike fishing can be an exciting adventure on Fickle Lake. Pike are fierce predators and often hang around the shallows in search of an easy meal. Try a large Mepps spinner in white, yellow or black. Trolling a heavier spoon in Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist. Base Map ŠProvince of Alberta.
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Gap Lake 21 Hectares (52 Acres)
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2.4 metres (8 feet)
762 metres (2,500 feet)
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ap Lake is another lake LAKE ACCESS that can challenge the his small mountain lake best of anglers, but fishing is located roughly 100 here is a rewarding pursuit kilometres west of Calgary. for those with patience. Follow Hwy. 1 west to CanThe lake is open year-round more and turn right and has a limit of two brook onto Hwy. 1A. trout and five mountain Gap Lake is whitefish over 30 cm. Other approximately trout must be released. The eight km from lake has a bait ban in effect the turnoff on as well. the right side A culvert under the railway of the hightracks connects Gap Lake to way.
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the Bow River, so any species Summer acin the Bow will more than cess is by foot. likely be found in Gap Lake. There is a picSpinners and spoons are re- nic area near liable. Unweighted buggy the lake with leeches on dry line fished in 10 sites. The the late afternoon or evening day-use area are reported as reliable for is open yearround. most trout. Ice fishing is best in December. Winter access is possible through the muskeg flat. Make sure to read through the 2018 fishing regulations to stay updated.
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Goldeye Lake
15 Hectares (38 Acres)
14 metres (45 feet)
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he Nordegg area has some of the best fishing in the province. Goldeye and Jackfish Lakes are all popular angling destinations, and for good reason.
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ollow Hwy. 11 west of Rocky Mountain House for about 95 km (eight km past Goldeye Lake trout are Nordegg) to a consistent biters. When in side road on the the mood to test your skills, right (north). head to Gap Lake. If you Turn onto this want action, Goldeye Lake side road and is a better choice. follow it for The stocking for Goldeye Lake is also fairly consistent, with 10,000 rainbow trout deposited into the lake each year. These rainbows do not grow large and the angling pressure on the lake means that you may not find the lunkers easily.
roughly three km until reaching Goldeye Lake Recreation Area, with campsites and a boat launch available.
The campground makes it an attractive spot for families, who visit for Goldeye Lake is not espe- the swimming and cacially deep. At only three to noeing as well as the five feet of depth around the excellent fishing. shore perimeter, the lake is a good place to take a belly boat or a canoe. Goldeye is a small lake with crystalclear water. Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist. Base Map ŠProvince of Alberta.
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Iosegun Lake 1,340 Hectares (3,311 Acres)
11 metres (37 feet)
775 metres (2,543 feet)
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osegun Lake can give anglers plenty to get excited about. The variety of species in the lake helps ensure that no one gets bored. Iosegun Lake is open from May 15 to March 31. When you max out on one species, or if your target is not biting, switch gears and go for something else.
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northern pike limit is three and there is a bait ban.
Be sure to check the Alberta fishing regulations first for Walleye must be released, ex- updates. cept for holders of a special fish harvest licence under cer- LAKE ACCESS tain conditions. his lake is located northwest of Whitecourt. FolThe pike limit is three over 63 cm. Other limits: lake white- low Hwy. 43 roughly 80 km fish, 10; perch, 15; burbot, 10. to Fox Creek and turn right on a side road. For the tributaries, regulations vary. As with the lake, wall- The lake is located another eight eye must be released except kilometres along this road. with special licences. The Iosegun Lake Campground is on the eastern shore of the lake, offering overnight camping, watersports, a beach, and a boat launch.
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For more information on the campground, or for reservations, visit the Town of Fox Creek’s website at www.foxcreek.ca. Iosegun is a Cree or Stoney word meaning “tail” or “hash.” Fur traders and First Nations named it Hash Lake in the early 1900s.
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Kinky-Wildhorse Lake
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three kilometres until which includes overnight The lakes are restricted to reaching Kinky Lake. The camping and a boat launch. electric motors only. There road continues to Wildare beaches, but most find horse Lake as well. Regularly stocked with the water too cold for Both lakes are part of the Kinky Wildhorse Recrebrook trout and rainbows, swimming. these lakes are consistent The area also attracts a lot ation Area, producers and great for of waterfowl. kids. o not let their small size fool you — Kinky and Wildhorse Lakes offer good fishing.
sized fish in this lake.
None of the lakes in this group are very deep, so LAKE ACCESS if the season is especially hese small lakes are warm, they are apt to feel west of Hinton. Folthe summer doldrums. low Hwy. 16 for roughly Spring and fall are best. 15 km to a small side road If winter ice fishing is pre- on the right side of the ferred, Kinky Lake pro- highway.
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duces a good supply of Turn here and follow brook trout. this side road for about Be extremely careful, however, as there are parts of this lake that do not freeze well due to springs and faster flowing water. Wildhorse Lake is also a good choice for ice fishing. Though not stocked with brook trout every year, there are some decent-
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McLeod (Carson) Lake 373 Hectares (922 Acres)
11 metres (37 feet)
853 metres (2,799 feet)
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cLeod Lake, in CarsonPegasus Provincial Park, is a popular and consistent fishing lake.
fishing and standard gear. In fact, McLeod Lake is the record holder for Alberta trout at 16 pounds! In 2017, McLeod Kathleen Skrecek, Sports As- Lake was stocked with almost sociate at Canadian Tire in 200,000 rainbow trout! Whitecourt, says that McLeod Lake is great for both fly
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She says that the stocked trout The campground and easy fishcan be caught both from shore ing access make this a great and by boat. family spot. The campground If you’re fishing from shore, boasts a beach, camping and she suggests a pickerel rig with day-use areas, showers and a worms. If you’re in a boat, “try playground. Park-goers note: using a flashing troll method the concession will be closed with a Willow Leaf with about for the 2018 season, to reopen an 18 in leader with worms as in 2019. bait on the hook or a lure such as Before you go, stop by Canaa Flatfish lure.” dian Tire in Whitecourt to stock up on all your camping and fishing gear! LAKE ACCESS
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cLeod Lake is located north of Whitecourt. Follow Hwy. 43 west to Hwy. 32 and turn right. The turnoff to Carson Pegasus Provincial Park is approximately 12 km down the highway on the right side of the road. McLeod Lake lies another five kilometres down this side road and offers a boat launch and overnight camping. The park is open all year and has both serviced and un-serviced campsites. For more information or for a park map, visit the Alberta Parks website at www.albertaparks.ca.
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Snipe Lake
4,451 Hectares (10,998 Acres)
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nipe Lake is a popular spot for ice fishing, and the action continues consistently all year. Gerry Williscroft, local angler, says that pike and perch are the big draws. Both species are plentiful and “you can almost get them as soon as you drop your line.” For perch, Williscroft suggests using small lures during the evening. Try bright colours in low light. Head straight out from the boat launch about 100 metres. A Five of Diamonds or a Red Devil are good choices for pike, although Williscroft remembers how he caught a 13-lb. walleye last summer using a Five of Diamonds. There are several different places on the lake that are especially productive. The southeast corner just out from the spawning area is a good choice. On the east edge, around the corner from the campground, an-
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glers have good luck just out from the community water plant. The Snipe Lake page on the Angler’s Atlas website has lots of pictures, map markers and fishing tips. Check it out at anglersatlas. com/place/102048/ snipe-lake. LAKE ACCESS rom Edmonton, there are a couple of different ways to get to Snipe Lake. Travel west on Hwy. 16 and turn onto Hwy. 43 to Valleyview. Pass through the town to TWP Road 710 and Range Road 191. If leaving Edmonton by Hwy. 2, pass through the town of High Prairie and turn left on Hwy. 747. Stay on Hwy. 747 until TWP Road 710 and Range Road 191.
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Sturgeon Lake 4,049 Hectares (10,005 Acres)
9.1 metres (30 feet)
677 metres (2,221 feet)
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o not be confused by the name of Sturgeon Lake, a popular recreation destination year-round that contains no sturgeon but does produce walleye, pike, whitefish and yellow perch.
for its walleye fishing. The fish are not large but they are plentiful. “Patience is the best thing you can have right now,” he adds. “And if something’s not working, move on and try a new locaRob Bassarab from Rob B’s tion.” Sports in Valleyview, says Minnows and mealworms that, nowadays, Sturgeon are good bait choices for Lake is known primarily walleye, Bassarab says.
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Maggots are best for attract- water sports of all kinds ing perch. and is also a popular spot Night fishing is popular in for snowmobiling. Sturgeon fair-weather months, par- Lake drains into the Little ticularly when northern twi- Smokey River via Sturgeon light illuminates the lake, but Creek.
it is not permitted Oct. 1-Jan. LAKE ACCESS 15. All other provincial fishrom Edmonton, drive ing regulations apply. west along Hwy. 16 for Powerboats are restricted to 46 km. Take the ramp onto 12 km/h. The lake attracts Hwy. 43, and stay on this highway for 311 km, heading northwest.
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In Valleyview, stay west on Hwy. 43 and Sturgeon Lake is 15 km west of the city. The Sturgeon Lake reserve of the Sturgeon Lake Cree First Nation is on the southern shore. The hamlet of Sturgeon Heights is at the western tip of the lake. Young’s Point Provincial Park is on the northern shore of the lake and Williamson Provincial Park lies on the southern shore.
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Swan Lake
144 Hectares (357 Acres)
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12 metres (40 feet)
wan Lake is 2.1 km long and 700 metres at its widest point. While not big, the lake can give up large trout in the range of four to six pounds, making it excellent for fly fishing. The Alberta record for brown trout was set here in the early 1990s. Its waters also hold lake trout and northern pike. Fishing can be a test of patience for some, though others claim that they’ve figured out the secrets to Swan Lake’s fish. Angler’s Atlas member wst_urn says, “A spoon or Flatfish or Kwikfish will work [with] a small weight ahead of it, such as on a three-way swivel. Normally these fish are not right on the bottom, but 10-15 feet down.” See his full post and more at anglersatlas.com/ place/102063/ swan-lake.
1,208 metres (3,963 feet)
Swan is a naturally producing lake, but it receives a lot of fishing pressure, particularly in early spring. Ample weed areas afford cover for trout fingerlings and forage for pike and browns. The pike are by far the most challenging. Due to its size, the lake is best suited to smaller boats and there is a speed restriction of 12 km/h.
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LAKE ACCESS outh of the Rocky Mountain House, the lake is accessible via Hwy. 22. Drive 35 km to the junction with secondary Hwy. 591 on the right. Follow this for 20 km to a side road on the right (north) and continue along this road for another 20 km until reaching Swan Lake. The lake is a little longer
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than a three hours’ drive from Calgary or Edmonton. There are 24 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits. Several sites are located next to the lake, close enough for anglers to tie up their boats. Facilities include dry toilets, a boat launch, dock, refuse containers, fish-cleaning stations, firewood and a community cook shelter.
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Upper Kananaskis Lake 780 Hectares (1,927 Acres)
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pper Kananaskis Lake, with its twin Lower Kananaskis Lake, are located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, a popular destination for Calgarians.
1,710 metres (5,610 feet)
Upper Kananaskis Lake was stocked with 10,000 cutthroat in 2017. Historically, it was also stocked with rainbow trout. The lake bears a variety of sport fish species, including rainbow, brown, brook, cutthroat, bull and lake trout, as well as arctic grayling and dolly varden.
The two lakes are part of a series of natural lakes and reservoirs that feed the Bow River and they provide a variety of recreational opportunities. Fishing is often good along the
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shore, particularly around tribu- LAKE ACCESS taries. ollow Hwy. 1 west to the Buzzbombs, spoons and junction with Hwy. 40 at Kamloopers work for spin- Seebe. Turn left and continue casting. Caddis flies are rec- for roughly 50 km to Kananaskis ommended for fly anglers. For Lakes Trail Road on the right trolling, use a sink line with side of the highway. Turn and small nymphs and streamers follow for about 10 km to Upper There is a bait ban in effect. Kananaskis Lake. There are numerous campsites and a public boat launch available.
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2017 A lberta F ish S tocking Waterbody Name
District
ALFORD LAKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE ALLISON LAKE BLAIRMORE ASHLAND RESERVOIR WETASKIWIN ASTER LAKE CANMORE BATHING LAKE PINCHER CREEK BEAUMONT POND LEDUC BEAUMONT POND LEDUC BEAUVAIS LAKE PINCHER CREEK BEAUVAIS LAKE PINCHER CREEK BEAVER LAKE SUNDRE BEAVER MINES LAKE BLAIRMORE BENNETS POND RED DEER BIRCH LAKE SUNDRE BIRCH LAKE SUNDRE BIRCH LAKE SUNDRE BRAZEAU BURROW PIT ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE BURMIS LAKE PINCHER CREEK BURNS RESERVOIR PINCHER CREEK BURSTALL LAKE (Lower) CANMORE BURSTALL LAKE (Upper) CANMORE BUTCHERS LAKE PINCHER CREEK BY THE LAKE PARK WETASKIWIN CAMP 9 POND ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE CARNARVON LAKE HIGH RIVER CHAIN LAKES RESERCLARESHOLM VOIR COLEMAN FISH AND BLAIRMORE GAME POND COMMONWEALTH LAKE CANMORE COTTONWOOD POND PINCHER CREEK CROSSFIELD TROUT COCHRANE POND CROWSNEST LAKE BLAIRMORE DANDURAND LAKE EDSON DEWITTS POND AIRDRIE DICKSON TROUT POND RED DEER DUNN LAKE EDSON EAGLE LAKE SUNDRE ELK CREEK POND ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE EMERSON LAKE EDSON EMERSON LAKE HIGH RIVER ENCHANT PARK POND LETHBRIDGE ENTRY LAKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE FAIRFAX LAKE EDSON FIESTA LAKE SUNDRE FORTRESS LAKE CANMORE FOX CREEK POND FOX CREEK GALATEA LAKES (Lower) CANMORE GENESEE TROUT POND WETASKIWIN GOLDEYE LAKE NORDEGG GRANDE CACHE LAKE GRANDE CACHE GROTTO MOUNTAIN CANMORE POND HARLECK POND NORDEGG HEADWALL LAKE CANMORE (Lower) HEADWALL LAKE CANMORE (Upper) HILLER'S RESERVOIR OLDS
Species Released RNTR RNTR RNTR CTTR RNTR BNTR RNTR BNTR RNTR RNTR RNTR RNTR BKTR BNTR RNTR RNTR RNTR RNTR CTTR CTTR BKTR RNTR RNTR CTTR
3000 3740 10762 1300 775 1000 2500 27070 23000 3500 23000 1500 5000 500 3500 1500 1000 1000 1200 1300 3000 6350 500 1200
RNTR
100001
RNTR
1600
CTTR RNTR
400 750
RNTR
1400
RNTR RNTR BNTR RNTR BKTR CTTR RNTR RNTR RNTR RNTR CTTR RNTR RNTR CTTR RNTR CTTR RNTR RNTR RNTR
15000 1201 600 30004 3000 7500 500 2701 3400 2000 500 10000 1200 600 500 1200 1000 10000 40034
RNTR
1600
RNTR
400
CTTR
500
CTTR
900
RNTR
10500
Waterbody Name
District
HINTON FISH AND HINTON GAME POND ICE LAKE SUNDRE INVINSIBLE LAKE CANMORE IRONSIDE POND ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE ISLAND LAKE BLAIRMORE JARVIS CREEK POND HINTON JOB LAKE NORDEGG KEENEX COULEE RELETHBRIDGE SERVOIR KIDS CAN CATCH POND CALGARY KINKY LAKE HINTON KRAMER POND WETASKIWIN LAKE OF THE HORNS HIGH RIVER LAMBERT POND EDSON LANDSLIDE LAKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE LEDUC RESERVOIR LEDUC LEES LAKE PINCHER CREEK LEES LAKE PINCHER CREEK LILLIAN LAKE CANMORE LOST GUIDE LAKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE LOVETT LAKE EDSON LOWER CHAMPION COCHRANE LAKE (SOUTH) LOWER WILDHORSE HINTON LAKE MARGARET LAKE CANMORE MARY GREGG LAKE HINTON MAUDE LAKE CANMORE MAYAN LAKE HINTON MCLEAN POND COCHRANE McVINNIE RESERVOIR LETHBRIDGE MEMORIAL LAKES CANMORE MILLERS LAKE EDSON MITCHELL LAKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE MITCHELL LAKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE MITFORD POND COCHRANE MOUNT LORETTE CANMORE PONDS MUSKIKI LAKE EDSON NICHOLAS SHERAN LETHBRIDGE PARK POND NICHOLAS SHERAN LETHBRIDGE PARK POND NORDEGG BORROW NORDEGG PIT (EAST) NORDEGG BORROW PIT NORDEGG (WEST) OBED LAKE HINTON OBSTRUCTION LAKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE OPEN CREEK RESERROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE VOIR OUTPOST (POLICE) CARDSTON LAKE PAYNE LAKE CARDSTON PEPPERS LAKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE PETITE LAKE HINTON PHYLLIS LAKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE PIERRE GREYS LOWER GRANDE CACHE LAKE
Species Released RNTR
300
CTTR CTTR RNTR RNTR RNTR CTTR
500 300 500 1900 700 1000
RNTR
4000
RNTR BKTR RNTR CTTR RNTR CTTR RNTR CTTR RNTR CTTR CTTR RNTR
200 7000 5000 1300 2401 13000 5000 21500 45000 1300 1200 1000
RNTR
300
BKTR
2500
RNTR RNTR CTTR RNTR RNTR RNTR CTTR RNTR BNTR RNTR BNTR
3067 3000 2300 2000 3600 3000 400 17000 500 4000 300
RNTR
1600
CTTR
10100
BKTR
90
RNTR
200
RNTR
300
RNTR
400
BNTR CTTR
10750 800
RNTR
7229
RNTR
5000
RNTR BKTR RNTR RNTR
190000 8000 2000 10000
RNTR
7000
2017 A lberta F ish S tocking Waterbody Name
District
PIERRE GREYS MIDDLE GRANDE CACHE LAKE PIERRE GREYS UPPER GRANDE CACHE LAKE PIT 24 LAKE EDSON PIT 35 LAKE EDSON PIT 44 LAKE EDSON PIT 45 LAKE EDSON RAT LAKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE RAY'S POND RED DEER RIBBON LAKE CANMORE RIVERSTONE POND LETHBRIDGE ROCKY CHILDRENS ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE POND SARDINE LAKE DRAYTON VALLEY SEVERN CREEK RESERSTRATHMORE VOIR SHUNDA LAKE NORDEGG SIBBALD LAKE CANMORE SIBBALD MEADOWS CANMORE POND SILKSTONE LAKE EDSON SOUTH SUNDANCE EDSON LAKE SPARROWS EGG LAKE CANMORE SPRING COULEE PARK CARDSTON POND
Species Released
Waterbody Name
District
STRUBEL LAKE TAY LAKE THREE ISLE LAKE TRAPPER LAKE TWIN LAKES UPPER CHAMPION LAKE (NORTH) UPPER WILDHORSE LAKE VICTOR LAKE WINCHELL LAKE WOLF CREEK POND YELLOWHEAD LAKE
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE CANMORE EDSON ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE
Species Released RNTR RNTR CTTR RNTR RNTR
19004 5000 3300 8000 7000
COCHRANE
RNTR
300
RNTR
15000
BKTR
9000
RNTR RNTR RNTR RNTR BKTR RNTR CTTR RNTR
750 390 1100 1100 2500 1500 1900 3500
RNTR
500
RNTR
2500
RNTR
20000
Stock Species Codes:
RNTR RNTR
23675 2140
BT
Brown Trout
RNTR
4000
EB
Eastern Brook Trout (Char)
RNTR
1300
CT
Cutthroat Trout
BKTR
7500
RB
Rainbow Trout
RNTR
900
RNTR
3000
For more information on Fish Stocking in Alberta, visit: www.mywildalberta.com
HINTON
RNTR
7500
GRANDE CACHE SUNDRE EDSON SUNDRE
RNTR RNTR RNTR BKTR
15000 6000 900 8700
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