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It’s a wooded and watery expanse that encompasses all of the upper half of the province. Its four watershed zones, NB1-4, comprise most of the lakes in Alberta.

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Fish abound in these waters. Anglers most often go after a handful of species — yellow perch, northern pike, walleye, Arctic grayling, lake whitefish and lake trout.

People fish year-round for walleye, on and off the ice, but late spring and early summer are considered optimal, before the heat of the season drives the fish deeper.

In winter you’re more likely to hook into pike, perch, burbot and whitefish. They grow hungrier for bait due to a drop in natural food production. Ice fishing in Alberta is an institution in itself.

There is so much walleye and pike fishing in northern Alberta that anglers will want to take advantage of trout where available.

The northern pothole lakes represent one such opportunity. Sulfur and Figure Eight lakes near Peace River and Swan Lake near Valleyview offer great opportunities to catch brown, brook and rainbow trout.

The north country is also lodge country, where scores of fly-in resorts and outfitters connect venturesome anglers with countless remote and relatively untouched lakes.

For families, occasional anglers and those new to the sport, free fishing weekends offer a chance to get their feet wet twice a year. On two weekends, once in July and once in February, anyone can fish in Alberta without a licence. The weekends coincide with National Fishing Day in summer and Alberta Family Day in winter in the interest of encouraging wider participation in fishing.

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misk Lake lies at the western edge of the Beaver River drainage basin. Long and narrow, the lake comprises two basins nestled in the woods of picturesque Athabasca county.

The larger basin, the south basin, is 60 metres deep while the north basin is 34 metres deep.

Fishing has declined in recent years but the lake is still known for producing plenty of walleye. Both walleye and northern pike must be released. iFish Alberta user Ryan Flynn reports “lots of walleye in July. [I recommend] 11-15 feet of water just before the point entering the last cove.”

Much of the shore remains undeveloped, and iFish Alberta user Dominic suggests “trolling along the shore, using a Five of Diamonds.”

Typical of deep parkland and boreal lakes in Alberta, Amisk has algae blooms and high phosphorous levels in mid to late summer.

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LAKE ACCESS Latitude: 54.5977 Longitude: -112.6365

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misk Lake is located in central Alberta approximately 175 km northeast of Edmonton and 15 km east of the village of Boyle, which lies south of Secondary Road 663. The lake’s main axis runs north-south.

Skeleton Lake drains into Amisk Lake from the west, while Long Lake drains into Amisk Lake from the south.

Waterfowl and shorebirds are abundant, especially in the shallow bays.

A boat launch and day-use area are located on the north side.

The lake was named after an abundance of beaver, or “amisk” in Cree.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 5.15 sq. km Maximum Depth • 60 metres (180 feet) Mean Depth • 16 metres (48 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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aptiste Lake is a very productive, moderatesized lake in the County of Athabasca in central Alberta.

The lake is comprised of two basins joined by a long neck called the Narrows.

Baptiste Lake is popular in the summer with its fishing, primarily for yellow perch, northern pike and walleye, as well as for boating and swimming. © The Angler’s Atlas

LAKE ACCESS Latitude: 54.7554 Longitude: -113.5625

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ocated 165 km northwest of the city of Edmonton and 16 km west of the town of Athabasca. Take Hwy. 2 west from Athabasca and follow an access road around the south end of the lake to a boat launch on the southwest corner.

The summer village of White Gull, located at the north end of the lake, can be reached either from the ring road that goes around the south and west sides of the lake or from a separate exit directly off Hwy. 2 at the north end of the lake. The summer village of Whispering Hills, located on the east side of the Narrows, has a separate exit from Hwy. 2. The road used to reach it does not connect with the ring road.

The walleye limit is zero, except the holder of a special Fish Harvest Licence and tags.

Those license holders may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence. The pike limit is 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit is 15; Lake Whitefish limit is 10; and Burbot There are three private camplimit is 10. grounds and five summer vilBaptiste Lake is lages on the lake. The summer closed to all fishing villages of Sunset Beach, South Apr. 1 to May 14.

Baptiste and West Baptiste can be reached from a gravel road that goes around the south end of the lake.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 981 Hectares (2,424 Acres) Maximum Depth • 28 metres (90 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 579 metres (1,900 feet) Survey Date • February 1981 Contour Units • Metres

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user Bilski “fished off the dock and caught three jackfish a day within a couple hours. Good biting in the evening.“

Each year during the August long weekend, the nearby town of Lac La Biche holds the Blue

Feather Fish Derby on Beaver Lake. ocated south of Lac La Biche, Beaver Lake is popular As many as 2,000 anglers for boating and fishing. compete for major Beaver Lake’s main sport fish prizes. species are northern pike, yellow perch, and walleye.The LAKE ACCESS lake also supports commercial Latitude: 54.760948 and domestic fisheries for lake Longitude: -111.899626 whitefish. rom Edmonton, take Hwy. iFish Alberta user Sprint6m 28 north and east to Hwy. reports, “lots of smaller wall- 36, then drive north to the town eye and perch about 75 feet of Lac La Biche. offshore, fun for kids.”

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Beaver Lake Provincial Recreation Area area has 140 campgrounds, pump water, docks and boat launches, and a daysuse are with a picnic shelter, tables and firepits. The park does not have a sandy beach or designated swimming area, but that doesn’t discourage swimmers.

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For maps or for more information about Beaver Lake Provincial Park, visit www.albertaparks.ca.

Maximum Depth • 15 metres (45 feet) Mean Depth • 7.1 metres (21 feet) Drainage Basin Area • 290 sq. km Contour Units • Feet

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alling Lake is a large, attractive recreational lake noted for its sandy shoreline. The main sport fish are northern pike, yellow perch and walleye.

“It’s no secret where the fish are biting in this lake; there are usually quite a few boats anchored right off the provincial boat launch,” says Brad Kowald, Angler’s Atlas field staff volunteer.

Kowald and his friends Dann and Frank headed out last June and picked up several nice LAKE walleye using deep diving ACCESS crank bait.

Latitude: “We had a few nice pike 55.210335 throughout the day, too, for L o n g i t u d e : the most part in the 60-70 cm -113.19332

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range, although it seemed they alling Lake is would bite more often when located bout we drifted into shallower water 200 km north of anywhere from 6-10 ft.

Edmonton. The The walleye limit is one, be- town of Athabasca, 55 km to tween 45 cm and 55 cm. Pike the south, is the closest centre. limit is one over 63 cm; Perch The hamlet of Calling Lake is limit is 15; Lake Whitefish limit located on the lake’s eastern is 10; and Burbot limit is 10. shore.

Calling Lake Provincial Park is a 741-hectare area the southern shore. The park is open from May to September and has 25 campsites, flush toilets, The lake is closed Apr. 1 to From Edmonton, take Hwy. 2 tap water, a boat launch, swimMay 31, with all tributaries & north to Athabasca, then Sec- ming and a picnic area. the outlet downstream for 1 km ondary Road 813 north to the © The Angler’s Atlas is closed Nov. 1 to May 31. hamlet and provincial park.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 14,282 Hectares (35,290 Acres) Maximum Depth • 16 metres (52 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 594 metres (1,949 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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Cold Lake

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With such vast territory, and so many fish species present in the lake (a dozen is a conservative estimate), it is vital to familiarize yourself with the freshwater fishing regulations for both Saskatchewan and Alberta.

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old Lake has the distinction of being one of the best fishing lakes in two provinces.

Cold Lake straddles the Alberta / Saskatchewan border, and is part of Saskatchewan’s excellent fishing park, Meadow Lake Provincial Park.

Cold Lake is one of the deepest lakes in both Saskatchewan and Alberta, and offers numerous bays and shoals that are great places to cast a line.

C o l d Lake is one of the few lakes in Saskatchewan that offer fishing for lake trout. This slow-growing species can be fabulous fishing.

Lakes this size can be both intimidating and appealing. Despite its popularity, it is possible to find quiet fishing spots here. Anglers can fish here frequently and still not cover the whole lake. Motorboats are useful here to help make the most of your time on the lake.

Latitude: 54.6049 Longitude: -110.0733

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rive roughly 300 km northeast of Edmonton on Hwy. 28. to reach Cold Lake. The city’s marina is the largest inland marina in western Canada, as explained online by Anglers Atlas user coldlakeinfo.

Cold Lake Provincial Park is located on the north shore of the lake. The park has 117 campsites as well as a day use area.

Just west of Cold Lake is Marie Lake, which also offers great fishing opporunities for walleye.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 37,300 Hectares (92,167 Acres) Maximum Depth • 99 metres (325 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 535 metres (1,605 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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Crane (Moore) Lake Crane Lake, also known as Moore Lake, is one of several lakes in the Cold Lake area.

Sport fish species in the lake are walleye, northern pike, yellow perch and lake whitefish.

limits fish spawning and feed- Lake. From Cold Lake town ing habitat in the lake. centre, follow Hwy. 55 west The sport fishery in the lake’s about 19 km to secondary inlet and outlet streams is Hwy. 892.

closed for a period during Turn right onto this road and April and May each year. the lake is roughly 10 km from During the summer, Crane Other popular spots in the area the turnoff.

Lake can get busy, making it include Hilda Lake and Tucker There are two provincial recretricky to catch larger pike and Lake, both of which are also ation areas on the south shore perch. The lake is popular in known for their ice-fishing op- of the lake, Moore Lake East winter for ice fishing. portunities. and Moore Lake West. Both Multiple iFish Alberta users recommend casting a line or drilling a hole near Bodina Resort. As user Tkaminski explains, “lots of pike action just off the shore at Bodina Resort.

10 feet of water is where the pike are cruising. Any shallower or deeper and you will get nothing.”

LAKE ACCESS Latitude: 54.5043 Longitude: -110.5463

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r a n e Lake is located about 25 km northThe lake water turns from west of clear to green in lake summer C o l d and early fall. Aquatic plant life is limited to only a few areas such as the west basin. This lack of vegetation

parks have boat launches and campsites.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 994 Hectares (2,456 Acres) Maximum Depth • 26 metres (85 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 550 metres (1,650 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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olberg Lake is a popular LAKE ACCESS fishing spot northwest of Latitude: 54.1631 Barrhead. Each year, the lake Longtitude: -115.0704 is stocked with 18,000 rainbow ocated northwest of Edtrout, helping to sustain a thrivmonton. Take Hwy. 16 ing fishery. west to Highway 43, and turn Bait is permitted in Dolberg right. Continue along this Lake and trout will often key in road for 25 km to Hwy. 33, on shrimp or maggots, particu- and turn right. larly for ice fishing.

Follow this “Good little lake, good fishing” route 43 km writes Angler’s Atlas user north to martin78. “[I] will definitely Barrhead, be back.” t h e n Another Angler’s Atlas user, w e s t lancetay, jokes, “there are no fish here, nothing to see, move along,” while holding a fat 6- to 8-lb. rainbow.

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along Hwy. 18 to secondary Hwy. 655, roughly 18 km from the town.

Turn right onto Hwy. 655 and follow it about 25 km. Hwy. 655 takes a sharp turn left at about 3 km, then follows a straight line to the lake, where there is a boat launch.

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iFish Alberta user Dickweed reports “nice rainbows, power bait marshmallows and pink or green trout power bait, on snell hook and bobber, just keeping it easy for the kids.”

Some of the best fishing here is in the fall. Fly fishing can be particularly productive when the waterboatmen are hatching.

Surface Area • 33 Hectares (82 Acres) Maximum Depth • 11 metres (36 feet) Elevation (ASL) • Unknown Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet © The Angler’s Atlas

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Fawcett Lake Fawcett Lake can be an angler’s dream. There are so many opportunities, the question will be how to keep up with them all.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 33 Hectares (82 Acres) Maximum Depth • 11 metres (36 feet) Elevation (ASL) • Unknown Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

Ray Kohlruss from Reel Angling Adventures, says that Fawcett is a big lake, and the best locations will depend on such things as weather and time of day. It also depends on the species you target.

When going after perch, Kohlruss suggests a Marmish hook tipped with maggots, meal worms or minnows. Head down between 15 and 30 feet, and try to stay near the steep drop-offs.

The rocks around the islands are also good locations, as the rocks will act as cover. Try the east end of the lake near the boat launch, too, for a good starting point.

If walleye are more your thing, Kohlruss emphasises that smaller is better. “With walleye, less is more,” he says. Try small pink ladies, jigs tipped with minnows, or small perch hooks with maggots.

“Pike will go after just about anything,” says Kohlruss, but a starting point is a small jig head and minnow. Head about 100 feet out from the boat

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launch, down up to 30 feet deep.

The pike in Fawcett Lake are in about the 6 lb range, though some as big as 25 lbs have been known to come out.

Burbot are an excellent ice-fishing target. Kohlruss says that in warmer weather they’re more river fish than lake fish. In winter, however, they are feeding heavily in the lakes and are growing more than they do in warmer weather. They spawn in February, he says, and that is the perfect time to head out for a day of ice fishing.

Please make sure you consult the Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations before heading out.

Fawcett Lake has several different regulations in place, and there is a closure in effect on the northeast side for part of the spring.

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LAKE ACCESS Latitude: 54.1631

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o reach Fawcett Lake, start from the town of Smith, 123 km north of Westlock or 73 km east of Slave Lake.

Once in Smith, cross the river and follow the signs east and north for 27 km to Fawcett Lake.

Fawcett Lake Provincial Recreation Area is located on the west side of the lake and includes 58 campsites, though they are unserviced. The park also includes a day use area and boat launches.

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sland Lake provides habitat for some of Alberta’s largcan be est bird species, and where fussy.

This is a good time there are waterfowl, there are to experiment with your lures fish. or flies.

While northern pike are considered the main sport fish One of the islands is home to species in the lake, anglers can a colony of great blue herons. sometimes catch walleye, even On another island, the trees suwhen casting from the dock. port immense eagle nests.

Ice fishing for perch during the Island Lake Days are celebratwinter is also popular. ed each July.

Densely rooted vegetation in LAKE ACCESS regions around the lake provides healthy spawning and Latitude: 54.8452 feeding habitat, enabling many Longitude: -113.5308 fish species to live in the lake. he lake is located in the County of Athabasca, Lake whitefish are exceptionally large in Island Lake, but they about 20 km northwest of the

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The lake’s west side is accessible from Hwy. 2, which passes north through Athabasca from Edmonton then along Island Lake enroute to the town of Slave Lake.

There are several public access points on the west shores at the Summer Villages. On the east shore, there are two boat launches, one at the day-use area, the other at the campground.

Island Lake Campground offers a day-use area, boat launch, dock, pier, firewood and a fish-cleaning station.

There are 11 unserviced campsites with well water.

There is no public access by vehicle to the south shore.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 790 Hectares (1,952 Acres) Maximum Depth • 21 metres (70 feet) Elevation • 603 metres (1,977 feet) Survey Date • September 1967 Contour Units • Feet

Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist. Base Map © Province of Alberta

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While the perch can be more The best time for fishing here plentiful at times, pike fishing is spring and fall, although ice brings with it the excitement of fishing is a big draw as well. landing the big one.

LAKE ACCESS iFish Alberta user Bilski reports “good fishing by the Latitude: 54.8383 Longitude: c a u s e w a y.

-112.1222 Jackfish will b i t e ocated in the town of Lac La Biche, the lake is roughly 225 km northeast of Edmonton along Hwys.

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Another iFish Alberta user, Greenflyingpig, reports lots of walleye “about 300 metres straight out from the Provincial Park boat launch. Lots of algae in the water [but] went out into the Lac La Biche is stocked with middle and the water is clear. nearly 25,000 walleye, part of Caught a 75cm jackfish using efforts to rehabilitate the lake. a heavy Krocodile silver lure.”

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Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park is located on the large peninsula on the southeast side of the lake and includes the surrounding islands. The park has 72 campsites.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 11.8 sq km Maximum Depth • 25 metres (82 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 544 metres (1,632 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Metres

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alleye, pike, perch, whitefish and burbot are all caught in Lac La Nonne. Lac La Nonne is a tagged lake for walleye, which means that anglers need to win a special tag to allow for walleye fishing. iFish Alberta user Snoopster writes, “we caught [walleye by] trolling with a bottom bouncer and walleye rig with a worm. Beautiful day!”

Perch are easy to catch in Lac La Nonne, and can provide a great introduction to angling.

Northern pike are also big catches during the summer, as well as during the winter for ice fishing.

This well-developed lake is a great place to take the kids

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ollow Hwy. 16 west to Hwy. 43, and turn right. Continue along this road for nearly 25 km Tributaries are closed to sport to Hwy. 33 at the town of Gunn. fishing for a designated period Turn right again. during April and May. Most of the lake is free of boating re- Lac La Nonne is located on the strictions, but there are posted west side of the highway, about areas where boats are prohib- 25 km from the last turnoff. Acited or where power boats have cess to the lake is via one of the side roads leading off the highlimited speeds of 12 km/hr. way.

La Nonne means “the nun” in French, but the lake is believed Angler’s Atlas user shaggy99 to have been named for a duck, recommends the “willow bend the white-winged scoter, known private boat launch. It costs $20 to put your boat in [but] it is in England as a nun. the best launch on the lake and LAKE ACCESS for those with larger boats, it is worth the $20.” Most of the Latitude: 53.9449 lake’s access points are privateLongitidue: -114.3061 ly owned.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 1,191 Hectares (2,943 Acres) Maximum Depth • 20 metres (65 feet) Elevation (ASL) • Unknown Survey Date • August 1961 Contour Units • Feet

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Lesser Slave Lake West A

lberta’s great sport fish, the walleye, is now in relatively plentiful supply again thanks to a recovery program implemented a few years back. Lesser Slave Lake --the province’s largest accessible water body-remains Alberta’s walleye capital, offering marinas and resorts to service anglers.

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rig with a big herring or a Norwegian Sardine. Gellings adds, “the pike will bite on anything.

If they’re out there, you’ll catch them.”

He also notes that more people are becoming interested in fishing for burbot. The limits are higher -10- and they are tasty, despite their appear-

Typically, there are tournaments around Free Fishing Weekend in February, and if the ice is ready to go, there are fireworks and celebrations in Joussard on News Year’s Eve.

Garrick advises that when going after walleye, your priority should be structure. “Typically, fishing near underwater structure is most effective, so right ot the

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popular fish in Lesser Slave Lake, though they are certainly not the only ones.

Whitefish, burbot, yellow perch and pike also provide ample opportunity for a catch.

Tony Gellings of Adventure Alberta says that maggots and mealworms are good for perch.

For pike, anglers should go big. Wally Garrick of ReelIn Resort/Southshore Fishing Adventures suggests a tip-up

ance.

In winter, the ice fishing is simply spectacular on Lesser Slave Lake and there is no better time to plan a getaway.

Lesser Slave Lake is one of the best walleye fisheries in Alberta and the action is just heating up when the water freezes. Garrick says that ice fishing is a big deal in the area.

middle or bottom of a dropoff.”

That is where the fish will hold for the winter.

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nce you locate the structure, your setup can be as simple as a jig head and minnow. Try jigging a smaller Cleo, Len Thompson, or Swedish Pimple. Use an 8 lb. test line with the spoon or jig tied on directly and your minnow out behind the jig. Head for the deep water, again right down to the bottom.

ice huts, from the simple shelter to the elaborate setup with beds and stoves. Outfitters have these huts located all over the ice, available for rent all winter long.

The Lesser Slave Lake region caters to all winter enthusiasts. The sparkling snow is ideal for snow-

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rom Edmonton, drive north on Hwy. 2 for about 56 km.

Turn left at Hwy. 18.

At Westlock, turn right onto Hwy. 44 (104th street). Continue on Hwy. 44 for about 104 km, and then for approximately 100 km after Hwy. 44 merges again with Hwy 2. Follow the signs for various access points along the lake.

Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park is 22km north of the town of Slave Lake and there are wint e r

regulations prohibit the use of live bait.

In most cases, walleye are caught during during low light condititions such as dawn, dusk, or cloudy days. Garrick notes, however, that on Lesser Slave Lake many anglers fish productively right through the night.

Here a hut is welcome in winter.

Businesses around the lake rent

shoeing and crosscountry skiing and there are ample skating opportunities. Bring your gear, or rent from one of the many outfitters in the area.

LAKE ACCESS Latitude: 55.4349 Longitude: -115.3940

camping options available. Marten River campground, within the provincial park, has 111 sites as well as a day-use area.

The park includes many services like hiking trails, interpretive

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programs, and a group camping area.

Hilliard’s Bay Provincial Park is also located along the lake, along the northwest shore. From Slave Lake, drive west along Hwy. 2 for 100 km and then turn north onto Hwy. 750 for approximately 30 km until reaching Hilliard’s Bay. The campground has 164 sites, a day use area, and a boat launch.

The communities of Widewater, Joussard, Faust, and Kinuso all make good locations for outfitting, hiring a guide, and finding accommodations.

As Garrick and Gellings note, it is also a good idea to talk to locals before heading out onto the lake, particularly to get information about spots to avoid.

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ong Lake is a pretty lake set in a steep-sided, heavily wooded valley in the County of Thorhild. The lake follows a glacial meltwater channel through a steep-sided, forested valley.

ing great to take kids. As user Pike22 suggests, “fishing from shore would be difficult at best as the weeds are quite established. Fishing from the flotation pier is possible but can’t Anglers at Long Lake find a c c o m m o d a t e the pike and walleye fishing many people.” rewarding even if they are on the small side. Whitefish and yellow perch are also found in Long Lake, but fishing can be slower.

Brad Kowald, an Angler’s Atlas field staff volunteer based out of Edmonton, says jigging is a productive technique in what is generally a catch-and-release fishery. “[Long Lake] mostly has smaller pike and a few walleye. That’s what most people catch a lot. The limit is 63 cm and you’d be lucky to get one that’s 63 cm.”

Long lake has been locally popular for recreational use since the early part of the 20th century.

Multiple iFish Alberta users praise the lake as be-

Turn east onto the entrance road to Long Lake Provincial Park.

The park’s campground gets high marks from local anglers, especially from boaters, who like its lakeshore campsites.

Long Lake Provincial Park was established through the efforts of the local community in 1957. The park includes LAKE ACCESS many amenities, like swimming areas, boat launches, fish Latitude: 54.4399 cleaning stations, volleyball L o n g i t u d e : nets, horseshoe pits, and play-112.7634 grounds. ong Lake is lo- In addition to the 220 campcated 130 km sites in the provincial park, northeast of Edmon- there are several commercial ton and 15 km south campgrounds/accommodaof the village of Boyle. tions located around the lake.

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To reach the lake from A golf course and ski hill are Edmonton, take Hwy. 28 also nearby. to Hwy. 63. Drive north on Hwy. 63 to Newbrook, © The Angler’s Atlas then east on Secondary Road 661 for 13 km and north on Secondary Road 831 for 7 km.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 5.84 sq. km Maximum Depth • 9 metres (27 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 534 metres (1,752 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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arge and lovely, Moose Lake supports a healthy population of lake trout and walleye, both of which tend to prefer to cooler water temperatures.

The Moose Lake Walleye Classic is held each year at the end of June, and the lake is a great spot for family fishing.

While not exceptionally deep, the lake has some varied shoreline and steep dropoffs.

iFish Alberta user Toad9414 LAKE ACCESS recommends to “look at the Latitude: 54.2701 depth chart and troll the chan- Longitude: -110.9201 nel that runs between the two oose Lake lies northwest shallow spots. [We caught] 32 of Bonnywille. From the fish in four hours!” town, follow Hwy. 41 north Moose Lake is also home to bur- for five kilometres. Then turn bot, whitefish, pike, and perch. left on Secondary Hwy. 660 Catch limits and certain regula- and continue for another 10 tions are specific to Moose Lake.

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km.

At this point, a side road leading to Moose Lake Provincial Park appears on the left side of the road.

Follow this road for about two kilometres until it reaches the park.

The campground has 52 sites, a boat launch, and a pier.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 4,080 Hectares (10,081 Acres) Maximum Depth • 20 metres (65 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 534 metres (1,752 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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Muriel Lake

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uriel Lake fish populations struggled for years because the lake level was gradually but significantly falling. Then came a double whammy --a winter fish kill in 2010-2011. Despite having lost half of its depth and most of its fish, the lake can still give up the occasional pike.

According to the Muriel Lake Management Society, the level of the lake has dropped four metres from 1975 levels. At its deepest, Muriel is only five metres deep, about half of what it was when the lake supported thriving sport, domestic, and commercial fisheries. All began to decline in the 1970s along with the lake levels.

Latitude: 54.1449 Longitude: -110.6770

the western side of the lake.

This is also the access to Muriuriel Lake is 13 km el Lake Provincial Recreation south of the town of Area. The recreation area has Bonnyville and 200 km north- 22 unserviced sites. east of Edmonton. From Edmonton, follow Hwys. 28 and 28A north and east to Bonnyville.

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Authorities tend to blame this situation on dry climate conditions since the 1980s but local residents believe there is more behind the problem, citing industry and development.

The fish kill five years ago was linked to the shallowness of the lake and may have extirpated the perch, walleye and whitefish.

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type of spoon works. Smaller Perch are eager biters as well, perch straight off boat launch. though not as fierce as pike. Fun weekend.”

They are fun for kids to catch. LAKE ACCESS This makes perch a bonus for families because they are Latitude: 54.6782 North Buck Lake is home to small, enabling young anglers Longitude: -112.5704 perch and to confidently handle them. orth Buck Lake (not to pike. Most iFish Alberta users disbe confused with Buck Lake) is located northeast of cuss tips for ice fishing in winEdmonton.

Follow Hwy. 28 ter. The lake is popular for ice for 155 km to Mewarth Beach. fishing.

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community of Caslan.

Pike prefer weedier areas and will ambush their prey. They are also indiscriminate feeders and tend to follow a wide variety of lures.

Their teeth are razor shape and they are strong fighters. Bear this in mind when selecting

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Then turn right and head north onto a side road leading to North Buck Lake Recreation Area. A public boat launch and overnight camping are available. The park has 125 sites.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 19 sq. km Maximum Depth • 6.1 metres (20 feet) Drainage Basin • 100 sq. km Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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inehurst is known for producing some hefty northern pike, along with walleye, yellow perch, lake whitefish and burbot.

“Pinehurst Lake is a large lake,” writes fredalex on the Angler’s Atlas website. “It is oriented in a line from northwest to southeast. The prevailing winds are from the northwest. Strong winds can and do create dangerous water at the souteast end of the lake. Pay attention to the winds.”

Cove was closed to fishing in Lac La Biche, which is the 2014. Check the 2015 provin- nearest large population cencial regulations for updates. tre, is 60 km to the northwest.

To reach the lake from Edmonton, take Hwy. 28 north Latitude: 54.6564 and east to the village of Vilna, Longitude: -111.4166 then Hwy. 36 north to the Hwy. inehurst Lake is located 55 intersection.

2 4 5 km north- Follow Hwy. 55 for 5 km, then east of the city turn north onto a gravelled of Edmonton. road, Range Road 132B that The t o w n runs north for 2.5 km and then o f intersects with Township Road 652. Turn east and drive for around 25km.

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Turn north on Range Road 113. Follow this road for 5 km until it reaches the lake.

A portion of the lake around Snug

Pinehurst Lake campground, part of Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area, has 63 unservices sites, a boat launch, a day use area, and a fish cleani n g station.

QUICK FACTS Maximum Depth • 21 metres (63 feet) Mean Depth • 12 metres (36 feet) Drainage Basin • 285 sq. km Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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Siebert Lake

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iebert Lake, a wilderness lake in the Lakeland Region, attracts anglers for the promise of large northern pike.

Walleye fishing can be rewarding too, if the big ones do not bite.

Officially designated a trophy lake in 1970, Seibert has the distinction of requiring a special licence. Anglers require a trophy waters fishing licence in addition to their provincial licence, unless they are under 16 years of age, or over 65.

Check the regulations for 2015 updates.

Fishing for bait and use of bait fish are not permitted. Inlet and outlet streams are closed to fishing during a designated period in April and May. iFish Alberta user Wall recommends to try a few casts in “8-12 feet of water with jigs.

[The] big walleye [keep biting].”

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ton and 100 km east of the town of Lac La Biche.

From Edmonton, take Hwy. 28 and 28A northeast to Secondary Road 881. Drive north to Hwy. 55, then turn east and drive for about 6 km until an improved road that runs north. This leads to Seibert Lake Forest Recreation Area on the southeast shore.

boat launch, and a day use area with Ice anglers take note: the road p i c n i c LAKE ACCESS is not plowed regularly in win- tables and a ter. picnic shelter. The campLatitude: 54.7277 Longitude: -111.3104 Seibert Lake Forest Recreation ground is unserviced. eibert Lake is located 265 Area is open from May to Sep- For more information, visit km northeast of Edmon- tember and offers 43 camp- www.albertaparks.ca. sites, pump water, a beach, a

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 38 sq. km Maximum Depth • 11 metres (33 feet) Mean Depth • 6.9 metres (21 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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Skeleton Lake Skeleton Lake is a local and regional focal point for waterbased recreation, and offers great fishing in all seasons.

The lake is popular for pike, perch and walleye.

iFishAlberta.com reports abundant perch populations with occasional pike and walleye catches. Please note that walleye must be released. The lake also has burbot and lake whitefish.

The fishery is closed from April 1 to May 14th. From May 15 to Mar. 31, Walleye limit is 0; Pike limit is 1 (no

size limit); Perch limit is 15; Lake Whitefish limit is 10; and the Burbot limit is 10.

The lake’s Cree name is a translation of a Cree phrase which means “place of the skeletons.”

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said to be buried along the shores of the lake.

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Skeleton Lake is located in the County of Athabasca, 160 km northeast of Edmonton and 6.5 km northeast of the village of Boyle. From Edmonton, take Hwy. 28 northeast to Hwy. 63. Go north on Hwy. 63 to its junction with Secondary Road 663, turn east and drive until you are about 5 km past Boyle.

Local routes from Secondary Road 663 lead north to the summer villages of Mewatha Beach and Bondiss.

Boat speeds are restricted to 12 km/h in posted areas.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 789 Hectares (1,950 Acres) Maximum Depth • 17 metres (56 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 623 metres (1,869 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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good departure point for many lakes in Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area, Touchwood Lake is set in the rolling, densely forested hills of northeast Alberta.

Walleye and northern pike are the main species caught in a popular sport fishery, which has recovered since catch-andrelease rules were introduced 20 years ago. iFish Alberta user Rmillsfishing writes, “[I] love this lake, I’ve had really good luck early in the season and late in the

season. [The] trick is water temperature. When it’s cold, find the warm water, about 50 to 60F, and you will get them.”

Likewise, Angler’s Atlas user LacLaBicheSportingGoods posted a warning on the website for winter anglers: “Be careful when travelling through the narrows because the ice can be much thinner than elsewhere. Water tends to move faster through this stretch of the lake, weakening the ice.”

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 29 sq. km Maximum Depth • 40 metres (120 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 623 metres (1,893 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

LAKE ACCESS Latitude: 54.7214 Longitude: -111.3982

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s with the other lakes in Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area, Touchwood Lake is located 265 km northeast of Edmonton and 46 km northeast of Lac La Biche on Hwy. 663.

Touchwood Lake campground is open from May to September and offers 98 unserviced campsites, tap water, a beach, a day use area, and a boat launch. For more information on Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area, visit www.albertaparks.ca.

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i n efred Lake’s reputation rests with its © The Angler’s consistently trophyAtlas sized northern pike --fish of 20 lbs. or more are not uncommon --and walleye. writes Winefred lies in the south- that this ern Regional Municipality of is a “great Wood Buffalo between Cold area when the ineLake and Fort McMurray. The wind is blowing fred lake offers excellent fishing from the east. Troll is a five-hour drive from for lake whitefish, burbot, and back and forth around the point Edmonton. Follow Secondary and in the nooks and crannies.” Hwy. 881 north from Lac La pickerel.

By far, most iFish Alberta us- Winefred is drained through Biche for approximately 100 ers praise this lake for its epic Winefred River into Christina km. fishing, pristine scenery, and River eventually into the Atha- At the sign to Winefred Lake welcoming accommodation at basca River.

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A 4WD is recommended.

Online user Randy recom- Latitude: 55.558 mends trying the small bay on Longitude: -110.517 the northeast side of the lake. He

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 122.8 sq. km Maximum Depth • 17 metres (50 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 594 metres (1,782 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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he Athabasca River, which originates from the Columbia icefield in Jasper National Park, is fished for walleye, Rocky Mountain whitefish and northern pike as well as bull, brown and rainbow trout.

Draining northward, the historic Athabasca journeys 1,231 km before it meets the Peace River. The river’s upper reaches, silty and swift, are not ideal fish habitat, but fly anglers do fish this stretch for Dolly Varden, Rocky Mountain whitefish and rainbows. Early spring and summer, when the river flows clearest, are best.

You can also catch Arctic grayling, goldeye and burbot in the Athabasca River.

Ray Kohlruss, from Reel Angling Adventures, says that when you’re going after grayling, “they usually will attack insects on the surface, and they like sitting along the fast and slow current areas.

Most of the grayling I catch are on the tributaries of the Athabasca.

Small dry flies, such as nymphs or hoppers work good for them.

Most of the grayling fishing is also closer to the mountains, they prefer to stay away from walleye. I would use a 4 wt. fly rod, also you can use a spinning rod with small spinners.”

A small population of rainbow trout are found in the Athabasca.

Athabasca River They can grow as large as 5 lbs. Outdoor Canada, in their article and are known to rise to dry flies about fishing the Athabasca River in midsummer. with Kohlruss, has some suggesWhen lake fishing slows down at tions for how to find the best spots the height of summer, some an- in a river. The inflows of creeks glers switch to fishing for northern are good, they say, because the inflowing water will scour out deeppike in the river. er holes, making for prime walleye The Athabasca River is open to habitat. angling for only certain periods of time (check the regulations for dif- As well, darker colours can indiferent sections). A mercury advi- cate deeper holes, as can slower sory is in place for walleye caught water, since flowing water will downstream from Fort McMurray. slow down as it goes over deeper spots. The fish prefer the deeper Check the regulations for details. spots in a river for the simple reaKohlruss says that spring and late son that it’s easier for them, with summer are the best times for fish- less current to work against. ing in the Athabasca River. Kohlruss operates his guiding service, Kohlruss echoes this wisdom.

“With bends in the river it will slow fishing the river regularly. down the current, which makes it The Athabasca River is great for easier to fish, and more fish hold in fishing both by boat or from the the slower currents. For slow seams shore, and there are numerous it is where the fast and slow current places to do so. If you’re going to meets. I like fishing on the slower venture out into the river by boat, current, this is where most fish will Kohlruss says he recommends us- hang out and it is easier to for them ing a jet boat. to ambush their prey as fish swim For anglers wanting to get a feel into these areas. for the river, Kohlruss advises that Poacher’s Landing is a popular in general, there are some places put-in spot, and from there, there to consider starting. He suggests is easy access to some of these fishing the slow seams of the river tributaries. Others, such as the from the main current.

LaBiche River and the Calling It’s a good idea to look out for River, are a little harder to access. sharp curves in the river, he says. The Calling River, for example, is Try fishing near, “tributary rivers challenging to access the best fishor creeks, back sloughs of the river ing spots. and islands,” he notes.

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its tributaries can see a lot of angling pressure. However, Kohlruss says that there are also times when you might be the only one fishing on any given day.

With a river this size, there are dozens of potential launch points.

Kohlruss suggests the launches at Hinton, Blue Ridge, Fort Assiniboine, Klondike Ferry, Smith, Athabasca, Poacher’s Landing, and Fort MacMurray.

Ray Kohlruss has been fishing the Athabasca river and area lakes since childhood, and guiding since 2003 on such waters as the Athabasca River, Calling Lake, Fawcett Lake, and many other lakes in the region.

He is proud to be a Pro Staff of Abu Garcia, Berkley, Fenwick Rods, and Pflueger. He’s been on fishing shows such as The Fishn Canada Show, Trigger Effect, and Dimestore.

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2014 N orthern B oreal F ish S tocking District

Waterbody Name

District

Waterbody Name

ATHABASCA

CHAIN LAKES

RB

56,000

10.1

HIGH PRAIRIE

EDITH LAKE

EB

1,554

18.1

ATHABASCA

HORSESHOE

EB

12,000

6.1

LAC LA BICHE

RB

600

24.9

BARRHEAD

SALTER’S LAKE

RB

15,400

14.0

LAC LA BICHE TROUT POND

BARRHEAD

SALTER’S LAKE

RB

5,000

18.0

LAC LA BICHE

600

18.0

DOLBERG LAKE

RB

5,783

14.5

LAC LA BICHE TROUT POND

RB

BARRHEAD BARRHEAD

DOLBERG LAKE

RB

5,783

14.6

LAC LA BICHE

MILE 07 LAKE

RB

7,200

17.4

BARRHEAD

DOLBERG LAKE

RB

5,783

16.0

MANNING

EAST TWIN LAKE

RB

4,200

17.4

BARRHEAD

PEANUT LAKE

RB

8,095

18.2

PEACE RIVER

HIGHWAY 686 POND

RB

500

20.8

BARRHEAD

PEANUT LAKE

RB

2,905

15.5

PEACE RIVER

RB

1,500

20.7

BARRHEAD

PEANUT LAKE

RB

4,000

17.7

CECIL THOMPSON POND

BONNYVILLE

LARA FISH POND

RB

400

24.9

PEACE RIVER

MD PEACE POND #1

RB

1,000

20.7

BONNYVILLE

LARA FISH POND

RB

200

18.5

PEACE RIVER

PEACE POND #2

RB

1,000

20.7

COLD LAKE

ARDMORE COMMUNITY POND

RB

100

24.9

PEACE RIVER

WEBERVILLE POND

RB

1,000

20.5

PEACE RIVER

FIGURE EIGHT LAKE

RB

9,000

18.4

COLD LAKE

ARDMORE COMMUNITY POND

RB

300

24.9

SLAVE LAKE

CHRYSTINA LAKE

EB

1,554

18.1

SLAVE LAKE

PARKER LAKE

RB

7,800

11.8

COLD LAKE

ARDMORE COMMUNITY POND

RB

20

30.0

SMOKY LAKE

BELLIS BEACH LAKE

RB

3,266

14.4

COLD LAKE

ARDMORE COMMUNITY POND

RB

200

18.8

SMOKY LAKE

BELLIS BEACH LAKE

RB

3,266

14.6

SMOKY LAKE

BELLIS BEACH LAKE

RB

3,266

16.0

COLD LAKE

MEDLEY RIVER

RB

1,500

21.1

SMOKY LAKE

SHEMELUK LAKE

RB

1,833

14.4

COLD LAKE

LITTLE BEAR LAKE ( Hasse Lake )

RB

7,850

14.3

SMOKY LAKE

SHEMELUK LAKE

RB

1,833

14.6

SMOKY LAKE

SHEMELUK LAKE

RB

1,833

16.0

COLD LAKE

LITTLE BEAR LAKE ( Hasse Lake )

RB

7,850

14.6

SPIRIT RIVER

SPRING LAKE

EB

4,000

19.0

LITTLE BEAR LAKE ( Hasse Lake )

RB

SPIRIT RIVER

MOONSHINE LAKE

RB

9,300

14.5

FAIRVIEW

MONTAGANEUSSE LAKE

EB

6,000

19.0

FAIRVIEW

SULPHUR LAKE

RB

2,886

FAIRVIEW

SULPHUR LAKE

RB

FAIRVIEW

FAIRVIEW COLLEGE POND

FAIRVIEW FAIRVIEW

COLD LAKE

Species Released Size

7,850

16.0

Species Released Size

SPIRIT RIVER

MOONSHINE LAKE

BT

500

18.0

SPIRIT RIVER

NARDAM LAKE

RB

500

20.7

SPIRIT RIVER

KAKUT LAKE

RB

1,500

20.7

17.3

ST. PAUL

LAC DELORME

RB

2,800

20.5

4,614

21.5

ST. PAUL

LAC DELORME

RB

1,200

18.0

RB

500

20.8

ST. PAUL

ST. PAUL FISH POND

RB

300

20.5

RUNNING LAKE

RB

4,350

16.8

ST. PAUL

ST. PAUL FISH POND

RB

1,500

24.9

OLE LAKE

RB

3,000

20.8

ST. PAUL

ST. PAUL FISH POND

RB

59

30.0

FORT MCMURRAY HIGHWAY 63 POND

RB

1,721

17.4

ST. PAUL

ST. PAUL FISH POND

RB

900

18.0

FORT MCMURRAY TEXACO POND

RB

1,000

18.2

SWAN HILLS

SCHUMAN LAKE

RB

10,000 10.0

FORT MCMURRAY TEXACO EAST POND

RB

2,700

18.2

SWAN HILLS

MARIGOLD LAKE

EB

7,000

9.4

FORT MCMURRAY ENGSTROM LAKE

RB

10,000 11.8

SWAN HILLS

TAMARACK LAKE

RB

8,000

6.9

FORT MCMURRAY ENGSTROM LAKE

RB

7,500

17.7

FORT MCMURRAY ENGSTROM LAKE

RB

7,500

16.2

FORT MCMURRAY ENGSTROM LAKE

RB

13,200 16.8

FORT MCMURRAY ENGSTROM LAKE

RB

13,210 17.5

FORT VERMILION LA CRETE POND

RB

1,500

17.4

BT

Brown Trout

HIGH LEVEL

MACHESIS LAKE

RB

4,000

17.4

EB

Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

HIGH LEVEL

FOOTNER POND

RB

500

20.8

HIGH LEVEL

RAINBOW LAKE POND

RB

500

20.8

RB

Rainbow Trout

HIGH LEVEL

HIGH LEVEL COMMUNITY POND

RB

500

20.8

HIGH PRAIRIE

ATLANTIC RICHFIELD RESERVOIR

RB

1,800

16.8

N

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