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Eastern Slopes A

lberta’s Eastern Slopes region, an area spanning 90,000 sq. km, encompasses the Rocky Mountains and foothills country, which make up the province’s best trout fishing.

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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. Broad ridges and rolling hills of aspen, spruce and lodgepole pine overlook these watersheds. 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. Cold, clear mountain streams favour cutthroat, bull, brook and rainbow trout.

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Upper Kananaskis Lake, situated below the rugged peaks of the continental divide, is an especially beautiful lake for trout fishing in the mountains. The northern part of the region is popular for Arctic grayling, and Rocky Mountain whitefish are often caught as well, especially near Rocky Mountain House and Hinton.

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From the American border in the south, the region follows the British Columbia border along the west of the province for almost 1000 km north until reaching the Peace country. This expansive region includes the cities of Lethbridge, Calgary, Canmore, Hinton, Whitecourt, and Grande Prairie.

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Silver and blue combinations LAKE ACCESS are good colours to try, as well ock Lake is nestled in the as Williams Warbler and Loco Rocky Mountains, northspoons. west of Hinton. Follow Hwy. Jigging is worthwhile for tar- 16 west for eight kilometres to getting burbot, using a Little the junction of Hwy. 40. Cleo or Krok. In fact, many Turn right and continue 37 km Whitefish and lake trout are anglers will hook burbot when until reaching a gravel road on most sought, and rainbow ice fishing for lake trout. the left side. Follow this road trout, burbot and northern Troll spoons or jig near the for about 35 km. There is a boat pike can also be found here. bottom, but not on the bottom. launch and overnight camping.

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.

When fishing for lake trout Burbot prefer the depths and in warmer weather, it is best cooler water. to try early in the morning, or just after dusk. Lake trout like to be in cooler water in the range of 10C. Drop-off areas are good places to start. When trolling, go slowly. Try to troll only fast enough for your lure tork .

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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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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 midseason hopper hatch offers some very exhilarating and explosive surface action,” Cutmore advises.

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“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 to fish streamers, nymphs and dry flies all in the same day for large, strong fish.”

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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.

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.

Early spring can be a tricky time for brown trout. Their eyesight is very good, and usually they take cover and wait for food. When the water is murky, as in the spring, they’ll emerge. Nymph “The best advice I can give is to patterns can be very effective

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Into early s u m m e r, 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,

There are several fishing guide services who offer trips exclusively on the Bow River, and these people are ideally suited to help you fish the river more efficient-

ly and productively, even if you’re a seasoned Bow River angler.

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As well, he offers some in-depth suggestions and insight on his website. See thebowriver.com/ calgary_to_carseland_and_ down_stream.htm for his blog, fishing reports and descriptions of his services.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Legacy Island 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.

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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he Calgary to Carseland section of the Bow River is 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 on the left.

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. (Look for this feature on our website in the near future!)

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Birch Lake B

irch Lake, south of Rocky Mountain House, is known as a great ice fishing lake for brook trout, though anglers can find quality fishing year-round.

Brook trout are generally a cool-water species. They are more active from late fall into early winter, but fishing can be uncertain at this time of year. In contrast, January or February are better times of year because brookies tend to be more active than

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Spawning activity takes place around October.

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LAKE ACCESS irch Lake lies south of Rocky Mountain House. Follow Hwy. 22 for 37 km to the junction with Hwy. 54. Turn left and continue for another five kilometres to a side road on the right. This is the turnoff to Burnstick Lake and it also leads to Birch Lake. Continue for about 10 km to an oil and gas service road on the right that leads to the lake. Innisfree Recreation Park offers unserviced campsites.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 29 Hectares (71 Acres) Maximum Depth • 9 metres (30 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 732 metres (2,401 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Metres

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Burnstick Lake

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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 LAKE ACCESS only. ocated south of Rocky “Four-pound walleye caught Mountain House. Follow on the same perch Rapella for Hwy. 22 for 37 km to the junchookin’ all the pike,” reads a tion with Hwy. 54. Turn left comment on the Angler’s Atlas website, www.anglersatlas.com/lake/101827.

QUICK FACTS Maximum Depth • 18 metres (60 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,191 metres (3,907 feet) Survey Date • August 1971 Contour Units • Feet

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Chain Lakes North

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While the Chain Lakes are heavily stocked — some of the heaviest in the province with around 100,000 rainbow trout released in 2015— the popularity of these lakes means that most of the fish are in the smaller range of about 12 inches.

Use of bait fish is not permitted in any water in the drainage basin, and no bait of any sort is allowed in streams. All streams in the basin are closed to fishing from November through May. That said, Anglers frequent the Chain Lakes in large numbers during the winter to make the most of the lake’s ice fishing opportunities.

What the fish lack in size, however, is made up for by their abundance. These trout are eager to bite. Brook trout are also caught in the lakes, migrating through Willow Creek. In streams, no Combined, the brook and rain- rainbow or cutbow stock make for reasonable throat trout assurance of success. Remem- under 25 cm ber, though, at-risk bull trout may be kept. must be released in good condition. Fly fishing is rewarding on Chain Lakes. Leeches, Caddis and Dragonflies can all be good choices when targetting trout.

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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 montane landscape, as well as scenic views of the Livingsone Mountain Range.

Angler’s Atlas members coffie and techcd have posted 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 have to have a boat to enjoy fabulous fishing. Check out the information at anglersatlas.com/lake/101834. Regulations are different for Chain Lakes North and Chain Lakes South, so be sure to check before heading out.

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The boat launch is located just west of Loop A, although boats are restricted to 12 km/h. Water skiing, tubing and wakeboarding are prohibited in the Chain Lakes. Campsites for single units and groups can be reserved in advance. Visit the Alberta Parks website at www.albertaparks.ca for more information or for maps.

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Chip Lake

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 sharp-toothed strikers.

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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 LAKE ACCESS good choice for pike and burbot. hip Lake Park is located about halfway between EdCheck out the Angler’s Atlas monton and Edson near the compage for Chip Lake. Several munity of Wildwood. members have posted markers that show the location of hot Turn north off of Hwy. 16 on spots, as well as some awesome Green Court Road (Range Road fishing tips! See anglersatlas. 92) to Township Road 544 and then 8 km west until reaching com/lake/101841. Chip Lake Park.

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Turn left at 50th Avenue and left again Try Jim’s jigs and maggots for onto Hwy. 752. trout. Another option is shrimp. Take another left Worms and Powerbait are also onto Park St., then right onto 59th worthwhile. St. until arriving at the lake. Fishing for perch is always a treat, and especially so when ice Along with the fishing. Try using a small Five of resort, there is a campground Diamonds with maggots. with 110 sites, a Also, vary your jib patterns. boat launch and Sometimes a couple of light a swimming bounces is all it will take to get area. There is the fish interested, while at other another boat times it takes a little more work. launch at the The resort hosts its annual fish- north end of Cow ing derby to coincide with Alber- Lake. ta’s Family Day Free Fishing Weekend.

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Crowsnest Lake B

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 s o m e

Caution is warranted on the water, too, since the wind is often LAKE ACCESS fierce, making it easy to get estled in the caught unprepared by changRockies in the ing weather. Crowsnest Pass, the lake is The surrounding mountains accessible 150 km west of Leform a natural wind tunnel, thbridge along Hwy. 3. Crowssometimes making the lake a nest Lake is approximately 240 one-way paddle across for ca- km southwest of Calgary. Take Hwy. 22 south and turn right noeists. (west) at the intersection with The lake is stocked annually Hwy. 3. The lake is located with 15,000 rainbows. Lake on the north side of Hwy. 3. A trout were transplanted long boat launch is available just off ago, displacing native cut- the highway at the southwest throat trout. end of the lake. The limit is five trout (only three of which can be lake trout)and five whitefish over 30 cm.

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. This big lake is practical for boat fishing only or ice fishing in winter. The steeply plunging bottom and frequency of strong westerly winds can make wading or casting from shore dangerous.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 129 Hectares (320 Acres) Maximum Depth • 27 metres (90 feet) Elevation • 1,400 metres (4,600 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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die The lake is great for a family off) can getaway. Fickle Lake is a quiet also be an eflake with a boating speed re- fective tactic. striction of 12 km/h. Remember that the A sandy beach, located near the pike will follow the parking area on the east side, is food, so as the smaller fish an inviting treat on a hot day. A move among the weeds or head walking path connects the park- deeper, the pike will be nearby. ing area with the farthest landPosts on the Angler’s Atlas ing dock. page for Fickle Lake indicate Pike fishing can be an exciting that the south and west sides, adventure on Fickle Lake. Pike while quite weedy, are perfect are fierce predators and often habitat for pike and walleye. hang around the shallows in See more at anglersatlas.com/ search of an easy meal. lake/101883. Try a large Mepps spinner in white, yellow or black. Trolling LAKE ACCESS a heavier spoon in the deeper rom Edson, head south down sections in the fall (as the weeds Hwy. 47 for approximately

39 km. until reaching Fickle Lake.

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The campground is closed during winter but the road and the parking lot are maintained for easy access. A boat launch, dock, and fish-cleaning stand are available as well as two smaller landing areas.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 54 Hectares (133 Acres) Maximum Depth • 23 metres (75 feet) Elevation • 762 metres (2,500 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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his small mounthe Bow River, tain lake is loso any species in the Bow will cated roughly 100 kilometres ap Lake is another lake more than likely be found in west of Calgary. that can challenge the best Gap Lake. of anglers, but fishing here is Spinners and spoons are re- Follow Hwy. 1 west to Cana rewarding pursuit for those liable. Unweighted buggy more and turn right onto Hwy. with patience. leeches on dry line fished in 1A. Gap Lake is approximately eight km from the turnoff on The lake is open year-round the late afternoon or evening the right side of the highway. and has a limit of two brook are reported as reliable for Summer access is by foot. trout and five mountain white- most trout. fish over 30 cm. Other trout Ice fishing is best in Decem- There is a picnic area near the must be released. The lake has ber. Winter access is possible lake with 10 sites. The day-use a bait ban in effect as well. through the muskeg flat. Make area is open year-round. A culvert under the railway sure to read through the 2016 fishing regulations to stay uptracks connects Gap Lake to dated.

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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.

Goldeye Lake is not especially deep. At only three to five feet of depth around the shore perimeter, the lake is a good place to take a belly boat or a canoe. Goldeye is a small lake Goldeye Lake trout with crystal-clear water. are consistent bit- LAKE ACCESS ers. When in ollow Hwy. 11 west of the mood to Rocky Mountain House test your skills, for about 95 km (eight km past Nordegg) to a side road on the right (north).

Turn onto this side road and follow it for roughly three km until reaching Goldeye Lake Recreation Area, with campsites and a boat launch availhead able. to Gap The campground makes it an Lake. If you attractive spot for families, want action, who visit for the swimming Goldeye Lake is and canoeing as well as the a better choice. excellent fishing. The stocking for Goldeye Lake is also fairly consistent, with ten thousand 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.

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The streams are open for Arctic grayling from June 1 to October 31 with a limit of two over 35 cm.

As with the lake, walleye must be released except with special Iosegun is open from May 15 to licences. The northern pike limit is three over 63 cm and there is a March 31. bait ban. When you max out on one species, or if your target is not biting, Be sure to check the Alberta fishswitch gears and go for some- ing regulations first for updates. thing else. LAKE ACCESS The campground makes this a his lake is located north-west popular family spot and fishing of Whitecourt. Follow Hwy. for perch can be exciting for be43 roughly 80 km to Fox Creek ginners. and turn right on a side road. Walleye must be released, except for holders of a special fish har- The lake is located another eight vest licence under certain condi- kilometres along this road. tions. Iosegun Lake Campground is

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None of the lakes in this group are very deep, so if the season is especially warm, they are apt to feel the summer doldrums. Spring and fall are best. If winter ice fishing is preferred, Kinky Lake produces a good supply of brook trout.

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 The area also attracts a lot of choice for ice fishing. Though waterfowl. not stocked with brook trout every year, there are some de- LAKE ACCESS cent-sized fish in this lake. hese small lakes are west of Hinton. Follow Hwy. 16 The lakes are restricted to electric motors only. There are for roughly 15 km to a small beaches, but most find the wa- side road on the right side of the highway. ter too cold for swimming.

until reaching Kinky Lake. The road continues to Wildhorse Lake as well.

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there is a limit of five trout of page for Lees Lake at anglersatlas.com/lake/101956. all species combined.

Most reports indicate there are numerous little rainbows in the lake, of approximately 6-10 inches. There are, however, a few deeper holes where larger A pretty lake, nestled in ranch trout may be found. country with a mountain back- Trolling or casting spinners ofdrop, Lees is usually one of the ten produces trout but power first lakes in the region to shed boats are restricted to 5 km/h. its ice in the spring. Fly fising is popular, too, but Wintertime seems to be when can be a challenge due to steep the larger fish — trout up to 6 banks and vegetation close to lbs. — are more likely hooked. the shore. Be wary of the wind, though, which can make icefishing a bit “Caught lots of small fish, good access next to highway,” one of an ordeal. angler posted on the Angler’s The lake is stocked annually Atlas website. “Pretty lake with 45,000 rainbows, but with some deep spots.” See the

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rom Lethbridge, follow Hwy. 3 west for roughly 110 km to the turnoff for Hwy. 507 at Bermis. Turn left here and Lees Lake is about three kilometres along this road, on the right. The Alberta Conservation Association maintains a fishing access and boat launch just off Hwy. 507 at north end of lake.

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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, anglers 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/lake/102048.

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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.

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R o b Bassarab from Rob B’s Sports in Valleyview, says that, nowadays, Sturgeon Lake is known primarily 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 location.”

Powerboats are restricted to 12 km/h. The lake attracts water sports of all kinds and is also a popular spot for snowmobiling. Sturgeon Lake drains into the Little Smokey River via Sturgeon Creek.

LAKE ACCESS Minnows and mealworms are rom Edmonton, drive west good bait choices for walleye, along Hwy. 16 for 46 km. Bassarab says. Maggots are Take the ramp onto Hwy. 43, best for attracting perch. and stay on this highway for Night fishing is popular in fair- 311 km, heading northwest. weather months, particularly when northern twilight illumi- In Valleyview, stay west on nates the lake, but it is not per- Hwy. 43 and Sturgeon Lake is mitted Oct. 1-Jan. 15. All other 15 km west of the city. provincial fishing regulations apply.

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The lake is a little longer than a Ample weed areas afford cover three hours’ drive from Calgary for trout fingerlings and forage or Edmonton. for pike and browns. The pike are by far the most challenging. There are 24 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits. Due to its size, the lake is Several sites are located next best suited to smaller boats and to the lake, close enough for there is a speed restriction of anglers to tie up their boats. 12 km/h. Facilities include dry toilets, a LAKE ACCESS boat launch, dock, refuse conouth of the Rocky Mountain tainers, fish-cleaning stations, House, the lake is acces- firewood and a community sible via Hwy. 22. Drive 35 km cook shelter.

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 to the junction with secondary

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District

Species Released Size

Waterbody Name

District

ALFORD LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

2600

ALLISON LAKE

BLAIRMORE

ALLISON LAKE

BLAIRMORE

ALLSTONES LAKE

Species Released Size

DICKSON TROUT POND

RED DEER

27094

21.57

1700

RED DEER

2906

21.8

2000

DICKSON TROUT POND

NORDEGG

650

7.4

DOLLARS LAKE

VALLEYVIEW

3000

21.2

BATHING LAKE

PINCHER CREEK

700

DOLLARS LAKE

VALLEYVIEW

500

21.8

BEAUVAIS LAKE

PINCHER CREEK

23000

15.09

DUNN LAKE

EDSON

3000

19.2

BEAUVAIS LAKE

PINCHER CREEK

23000

8.2

ELK CREEK POND

500

BEAUVAIS LAKE

PINCHER CREEK

274

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

BEAVER LAKE

SUNDRE

2500

22.4

EMERALD LAKE

WHITECOURT

2600

20.9

BEAVER MINES LAKE BLAIRMORE

23000

16.6

BEAVER MINES LAKE BLAIRMORE

2500

12.5

BIRCH LAKE

SUNDRE

3500

22.4

BIRCH LAKE

SUNDRE

5000

22.4

BIRCH LAKE

SUNDRE

500

22.5

BRAZEAU BURROW PIT

EVANSBURG

1500

BURMIS LAKE

EMERSON LAKE

EDSON

2250

18.1

EMERSON LAKE

HIGH RIVER

600

20.6

EMERSON LAKE

HIGH RIVER

2500

22.3

FAIRFAX LAKE

EDSON

10000

19.1

FIESTA LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

200

19.3

FIESTA LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

200

19.3

FIESTA LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

200

18.8

FOX CREEK POND

FOX CREEK

500

15.5

GAP LAKE

NORDEGG

2000

7.4

PINCHER CREEK

1000

BURN'S RESERVOIR PINCHER CREEK

500

BURN'S RESERVOIR PINCHER CREEK

500

BUTCHER LAKE

PINCHER CREEK

3500

CAMP 9 POND

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

500

CAMP 9 POND

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

407

CHAIN LAKES RESERVOIR

CLARESHOLM

15480

16.3

CHAIN LAKES RESERVOIR

CLARESHOLM

15000

14.3

CHAIN LAKES RESERVOIR

CLARESHOLM

19520

CHAIN LAKES RESERVOIR

CLARESHOLM

50000

16.3

COLEMAN FISH AND BLAIRMORE GAME POND

1600

COTTONWOOD LAKE PINCHER CREEK

750

CROSSFIELD TROUT COCHRANE POND

1400

CROWSNEST LAKE

BLAIRMORE

DANDURAND LAKE

EDSON

DEWITT'S POND

AIRDRE

GOLDEYE LAKE

NORDEGG

10000

10.1

GRANDE CACHE LAKE

GRANDE CACHE

7500

18.1

GRANDE CACHE LAKE

GRANDE CACHE

32500

12.8

GROTTO MOUNTAIN CANMORE POND

800

23.4

GROTTO MOUNTAIN CANMORE POND

800

23.6

GROTTO MOUNTAIN CANMORE POND

800

HARLECK POND

NORDEGG

400

HIGHWAY 40 POND

GRANDE PRAIRIE

1000

22.4

HINTON FISH AND GAME POND

HINTON

300

17.9

21.2

IRONSIDE POND

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

500

15000

16.6

ISLAND LAKE

BLAIRMORE

1900

1000

17.9

JARVIS CREEK

HINTON

1000

22.5

600

20.6

JARVIS CREEK POND HINTON

700

17.9

KAKUT POND

1500

22.4

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2015 E astern S lopes F ish S tocking Waterbody Name

District

Species Released Size

KINKY LAKE

HINTON

6882

LAMBERT POND

EDSON

2000

17.9

LEES LAKE

PINCHER CREEK

LEES LAKE

PINCHER CREEK

28000

17.2

LITTLE BEAVER DAM CARDSTON

2500

LOVETT LAKE

EDSON

1000

17.9

LOWER CHAMPION LAKE

COCHRANE

300

MARGARET LAKE

CANMORE

2988

15.2

MARY GREGG LAKE HINTON

4000

7.5

MAYAN LAKE

2000

13.6

HINTON

Waterbody Name

District

Species Released Size

PAYNE LAKE

CARDSTON

170000

PAYNE LAKE

CARDSTON

20000

16.7

PEPPERS LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

8000

18.88

10.9

PETITE LAKE

HINTON

2000

17.9

PHYLLIS LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

10000

16.9

PHYLLIS LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

PHYLLIS LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

200

PIERRE GREYS LAKE GRANDE CACHE #1

7000

19.9

PIERRE GREYS LAKE GRANDE CACHE #2

15000

15.1

PIERRE GREYS LAKE GRANDE CACHE #3

4500

22.3

PIERRE GREYS LAKE GRANDE CACHE #3

4500

22.2

PINE POINT BURROW FOX CREEK PIT

300

15.5

PIT 24

EDSON

750

7.5

390

7.5

MCLEAN POND

COCHRANE

3600

22.8

MCLEAN POND

COCHRANE

3500

25.1

MCLEOD LAKE

WHITECOURT

27156

17.7

MCLEOD LAKE

WHITECOURT

38492

19.6

MCLEOD LAKE

WHITECOURT

36327

18.2

MCLEOD LAKE

WHITECOURT

27187

16.9

MCLEOD LAKE

WHITECOURT

67853

14.5

MILLERS LAKE

EDSON

12000

13.7

MITCHELL LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

4000

14.45

PIT 35

EDSON

MITCHELL LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

500

22.26 PIT 44 PIT 45

EDSON

1100

7.5

EDSON

1100

7.5

MOUNT LORETTE PONDS

CANMORE

800

23.4

ROCKY CHILDRENS ROCKY MOUNPOND TAIN HOUSE

500

MOUNT LORETTE PONDS

CANMORE

600

23.6

SHUNDA (FISH) LAKE NORDEGG

20000

18.9

MOUNT LORETTE PONDS

CANMORE

600

SHUNDA (FISH) LAKE NORDEGG

200

SIBBALD LAKE

CANMORE

1130

MOUNT LORETTE PONDS

CANMORE

1200

25.1

SIBBALD LAKE

MOUNT LORETTE PONDS

CANMORE

800

27.1

MUSKIKI LAKE

EDSON

3083

15.1

MUSKOSEEPI POND GRANDE PRAIRIE

500

22.4

NITON POND

EVANSBURG

1500

22.4

NORDEGG POND EAST PIT

NORDEGG

300

NORDEGG POND WEST PIT

NORDEGG

400

OBED LAKE

HINTON

10723

22.3

OBED LAKE

HINTON

4275

22.4

CANMORE

1000

25.1

SIBBALD MEADOWS CANMORE POND

2000

22.7

SIBBALD MEADOWS CANMORE POND

2000

25.1

SILKSTONE LAKE

EDSON

1300

17.9

SPARROWS EGG LAKE

CANMORE

900

24.2

SPRING LAKE

SPIRIT RIVER

6400

19.7

STRUBEL LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

19000

10.1

SWAN LAKE

VALLEYVIEW

30000

15.7

Eastern Slopes Fishing 2016

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2015 E astern S lopes F ish S tocking Waterbody Name

District

Species Released Size

TAY LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

5000

15.2

TWIN LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

4550

TWIN LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

1000

19.4

TWIN LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

TWIN LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

1450

16.9

TWIN LAKE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

200

TWO LAKES

GRANDE PRAIRIE

7200

15.1

UPPER CHAMPION LAKE

COCHRANE

300

UPPER KANANASKIS CANMORE LAKE

20194

15.2

UPPER WILDHORSE HINTON LAKE

2500

7.3

VALLEYVIEW CHILDRENS POND

VALLEYVIEW

500

22.1

VICTOR LAKE

GRANDE CACHE

15000

15.3

WHITECOURT TOWN WHITECOURT POND

1500

22.5

WILDWOOD POND

EVANSBURG

1500

22.1

WILDWOOD POND

EVANSBURG

1500

24.3

WINCHELL LAKE

SUNDRE

6000

17.7

WOLF CREEK POND EDSON

750

18.1

YELLOWHEAD LAKE SUNDRE

8700

7.4

Stock Species Codes: BT

Brown Trout

Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

Cutthroat Trout

Rainbow Trout

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