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Parkland Prairie

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PARKLAND PRAIRIE FISHING 2016 Publisher Sean Simmons Production: Kathy Buhler, Jamie Svendsen, Alison Warner Contributors: Kevin Dergez, Jason Hooper, Dallas Houser, iFish Alberta, Daryl Ostopowich Advertising sales, printing and distribution managed by Glacier Media Inc. Eastern Slopes Fishing 2016 is part of The Angler’s Atlas and is owned by Goldstream Publishing Inc. Suite 210 500 Victoria St. Prince George, BC, V2L 2J9 (250) 596-6277 mail@anglersatlas.com

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aters of Parkland Prairie Zones 1 and 2 are home to a whole range of exciting angling opportunities distinct from those of the east and north — no shortage of tempting destinations throughout the year. Parkland Prairie receives the greatest fishing pressure, sport and commercial, due to the proximity of two major cities and the popularity of angling in Alberta.

The lakes of the north offer some of the best fishing in the province. Sylvan Lake and Wabamun Lake,both showcase some of the best of the north. Farther south, the lakes are accessible and productive, and are perfect for family outings. Both the open water season and ice fishing are popular. Lake whitefish, yellow perch and northern pike are customarily the most sought-after sport species, although walleye fishing has grown in popularity through reservoir stocking. Remember, Alberta has a provincewide ban on barbed hooks and live bait. The Angler’s Atlas is pleased to present our mobile app! Save maps, post fishing tips and more, all on your device. You can even create private groups to share with just friends! Download free for Andoid and iOS!

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Surface Area • 26 Hectares (64 Acres) Maximum Depth • 15 metres (50 feet)

hickakoo Lake, west of Edmonton, is considered a “pothole” lake. These lakes are ponds that form in natural hollows in the ground.

Elevation (ASL) • 736 metres (2,415 feet) Survey Date • June 1970 Contour Units • Feet

The lake is small, but do not be deceived by size. Chickakoo is regularly stocked with rainbow and brook trout, often producing two- to five-pounders. Chickakoo Lake has also stocked with nothern whitefish. Sauer Lake, which lies south of Chickakoo Lake, is stocked with rainbows. Chickakoo Lake can be inconsistent, though when the bite is on, anglers can do very well. Boats are the most efficient way to fish here, as shore fishing can be limited. There is a dock that can be good for fishing if it’s not too busy. In the summer, algae growth can sometimes hinder the bite. In 18353 - 118th Avenue, Edmonton, 780.481.7400 10011 - 132nd Avenue, Edmonton, 780.475.9613 3624 - 60th Avenue SE, Calgary, 403.236.3366 9845 - 41 Avenue NW, Edmonton, 780.461.5959 4920 - 50th Avenue, Bashaw, 780.372.2045 209 - 10th Street, Bassano, 403.641.3693 5501 - 50th Avenue, Castor, 403.882.4040 4901 Victoria Avenue, Coronation, 403.578.3613 12847 - 58th Street NW, Edmonton, 780.476.9912 4814 - 17th Avenue SE, Calgary, 403.235.5293 11703 Groat Road, Edmonton, 780.455.0848 4931 - 49th Street, Innisfail, 403.227.3009

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general, small spinners and spoons tend to be good lures for Chickakoo Lake. Due to the absence of feeder streams, fish populations seldom survive the winter. Early season ice fishing can still be productive, and anglers regularly report good catches through December. Check out the lake page for Chickakoo Lake on The Angler’s Atlas website. Add your photos and tips while you’re there. See anglersatlas.com/ lake/101840. LAKE ACCESS

ocated west of Edmonton. Follow Hwy. 16 roughly

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30 k m from city centre to Secondary Hwy. 779, and turn right. Continue along this road for about eight km and turn left onto Township Rd. 540. About five km down this road, turn left onto Range Road 13. Chickakoo Lake is on the left side of the road, roughly one km from the turnoff. Chickakoo Lake offers a dayuse area but camping is prohibited. There is a marked trail system around the lake. The trailhead is located at the parking lot.

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Battle Lake B

attle Lake, a great spot for pike fishing, also gives up yellow perch, lake whitefish and the odd walleye. KarlK69 from iFish Alberta says, “went fishing [last summer and]

caught three walleye off a pickerel rig with nightcrawlers on em. And got a 6 pound and 2.5 foot pike on a rapala husky jerk.” Other anglers from iFish Alberta report great pike fishing during winter months. “Went fishing to Battle Lake on March 1st, 2015

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 451 Hectares (1,114 Acres) Maximum Depth • 12 metres (40 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 837 metres (2,746 feet) Survey Date • August 1977 Contour Units • Metres

[ a n d ] caught 4 Jack Fish,” says Phil82 from iFish Alberta.

Members of The Angler’s Atlas have shared several map markers for Battle Lake. Check out the lake page at anglersatlas.com/ lake/101798 for more information. While you’re there, sign up to follow your favourite lakes. Stay informed when new information is added. Members can also add their own stories, tips and photos for their favourite lakes. Watch for challenges and contests coming this summer!

ewan border, joining the North Saskatchewan River in Battleford, Sask. Battle Lake is great for ice fishing, too, but don’t be tempted to drive on the ice. There is more than one truck at the bottom.

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attle Lake is located southwest of Edmonton, just past Pigeon Lake. Follow Hwy. 2 south to Hwy. 13. Turn right and continue along this road for about 30 k m

t o t h e south end of the lake. There is a regional park that offers overnight camping and a boat launch. Watch for the signs along Hwy. 13, about five kilometres past Ma-Me-O Beach.

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uck Lake, a quiet lake surrounded by the rolling hills of Wetaskawin near Drayton Valley, is known among anglers for its abundant walleye, northern pike, good-sized perch and lake whitefish.

blooms in middle to late sum- Recreation Area along the mer. northwest shore. Both have campsites and a boat launch. LAKE ACCESS Buck Lake is the best equipped, uck Lake is located south- providing boat launches, a west of Edmonton. Fol- fish-cleaning station, camplow Hwy. 2 south to Hwy. 13. ing, firepits, firewood and waTurn right and follow this road ter. Calhoun Bay is an unserfor about 62 km to where the viced recreation site. Campers southeast shore of the lake should bring their own drinking water. meets the highway.

Buck is a good spot for families, offering kid-friendly fishing. Multiple iFish Alberta users report very high catch rates early in the morning and There are two recreation areas late in the evening during May on this lake: Buck Lake and June. Recreation Area along the southWingnutt37 from eastern shore and iFish Alberta Calhoun Bay says, “I was even able to catch a couple on my fly rod using a Zonker Steamer!” The lake can undergo algae

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 2,540 Hectares (6,276 Acres) Maximum Depth • 12 metres (40 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 882 metres (2,894 feet) Survey Date • August 1977 Contour Units • Feet

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Chestermere Lake C

hestermere Lake is a small reservoir east of Calgary that draws anglers in both summer and winter for yellow perch, rainbow trout, and northern pike.

cause of its proximity to the city. The annual Chestermere Lake Water Festival held in August features a tagged fish with a $5,000 prize attached to it. North of the lake, boats have a speed limit of 15 km/h.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 212 Hectares (524 Acres) Maximum Depth • 7 metres (23 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,028 metres (3,373 feet) Survey Date • June, 1970 Contour Units • Feet

Anglers Atlas user gtk67 writes, “most of the pike in this lake are about 24 inches, [but] the odd bigger pike is occasionally caught.” Members of iFish Alberta echo this enthusiasm. Reports are that ice fishing can be terrific here, and that there is enough action to keep kids entertained all day. Open water fishing can be equally productive. Pike tend to be caught more often than perch, though there are perch to be had for patient anglers.

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Only about 15 kms east of the city, Chestermere is at the junction of Hwys. 1 and 1A. There is a community boat launch on the eastern shore of the lake. Anglers can access another boat launch at John Peake Memorial Park on the lake’s west side.

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Gull Lake

ull Lake is part of Aspen Beach Provincial Park, a popular summer destination because of its sandy beaches, warm water for swimming, a slow retrieve with a small and good fishing. worm or beadhead nymph. The park fills quickly on sum- Bait, including dead bait fish, mer weekends due to its prox- is permitted in this lake. The imity to Red Deer and Edmon- diversion canal that drains into the lake is closed to angling ton. year-round. Large and shallow, the lake has been stocked with walleye Members of The Angler’s Atin recent years. The west side las have posted several map of the lake is known for its markers for Gull Lake. Take a look at anglersatlas.com/ good fishing. lake/101915 for more inforTrolling with bottom bouncmation. ers is effective for picking up big jackfish. Anglers can also LAKE ACCESS catch pike and walleye casting ull Lake is a short drive off the dock. northwest of Red Deer. In the wintertime, whitefish, Follow Hwy. 2 north to Hwy. pike, and burbot are plentiful, 12 and turn left. The lake is good-sized, and usually easy roughly 10 km from the turnto catch while icefishing. Use

off and is located on the north side of the road.

The park, one of the oldest in Alberta, is located on the southwest shore. Brewers Campground, serviced with 300 sites, includes a boat launch. If Brewers is full, anglers can always try Lakeview, Wilson’s Beach or Javis Bay campground, located 20 km south. The summer village is also among Alberta’s oldest, having been established before the First World War.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 8,060 Hectares (19,916 Acres) Maximum Depth • 8 metres (26 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 899 metres (2,949 feet) Survey Date • August 1961 Contour Units • Feet

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to stock the lake with perch There is a day-use regional and pike instead of reverting park with a boat launch. back to a trout fishery. For a park map or to learn more, LAKE ACCESS visit www.ParklandCountry. com. short drive west of Edmonton. Follow Hwy. 16 to secondary Hwy. 779. Turn left Hasse Lake used to be a lo- and follow for cal favourite and can still be a good place for a family ice fishing trip. In recent years, reports are that fishing had been slow. However, after a couple of years of downturn, it about six km appears that fish stocks may be to Hwy. 628, also known as rebounding. Township Road General provincial regula- 524. Turn right tions apply here. At one time, and continue Hasse Lake was stocked with along this rainbow trout, as were many r o a d pothole lakes, but this was dis- f o r continued because of illegal roughstocking of pike and perch. ly 30 Reports from summer 2014 km until suggest the trout numbers are H a s s e low, but there are still big jack- Lake. fish to be hooked. asse Lake is another relatively shallow lake, one of the region’s many pothole lakes. These lakes are called pothole lakes because they have no inlet or outlet. These are generally very productive lakes and provide excellent habitat for fish.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 81 Hectares (200 Acres) Maximum Depth • 9.1 metres (30 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 730 metres (2,395 feet) Survey Date • June 1970 Contour Units • Feet

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cenic Jack Fish Lake is a structurally interesting lake with many bays, shoals and islands that enhance its productivity. As the name suggests, this is a good spot for northern pike. If the big ones aren’t biting, there is always perch and burbot to go after. The walleye fishery, unfortunately, remains closed but the lake still has some larger walleye.

Many iFish Alberta users report great fishing right from the dock. As mikkdundee writes, “fished [in] the morning from about 7am until 12pm and caught 35 walleye from the dock. Insane fishing!” Ice fishing is also popular in winter, and Jack Fish Lake’s close proximity to Edmonton makes it a popular spot for a an easy day trip. As a result, the lake gets quite busy during the summer months. Reports from the spring of 2016 indicate that Jack Fish Lake was one of the sites of a winterkill due

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low this road for about 10 km, at which point it reaches the eastern shore of Jackfish Lake. The lake has a day-use regional park equipped with a boat launch. Parking is $20 per day. The campground is located on the lake’s south shore, but keep in mind there are only five campsites. For a park map or to learn more, visit www.ParklandCountry. com.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 239 Hectares (591 Acres) Maximum Depth • 11 metres (35 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 730 metres (2,395 feet) Survey Date • June 1970 Contour Units • Feet

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eho Lake, in northwest Please consult the provincial Lethbridge County, is an- regulations for more informaother large, shallow pike pond. tion before heading out. There Keho has a reputation for pro- is an advisory on consumpducing trophy-sized pike with tion of pike and walleye from fairly consistent fishing year- Keho. For details, visit www. round. The pike average 8-10 albertafishingguide.com. lbs.

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With its extreme wind conditions, Keho is a popular spot for windsurfing, adding to its other attractions — golfing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking.

In addition, this lake can be a productive one for burbot, whitefish and, to a lesser degree, walleye. While the walleye fishery is closed for most of the year, there is a limited LAKE ACCESS opening from December to o reach the lake, follow February. Spoons are recomHwy. 3, then turn north mended for pike and walleye.

onto Hwy. 23. There are a few turnoffs to the lake that are found roughly five km before reaching Barons.

The campground is operated by Keho Lake Golf Club, which operates a nine-hole course. The resort is located on Range Road 22-4 just north of Township Road 11-4. Drive 6 km north from Secondary Hwy. 519 on Range Road 224, or from Hwy. 23 on Township Road 11-4 to Range Road 22-4, then north and along the southeast shore of Keho Lake.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 1,502 Hectares (3,712 Acres) Maximum Depth • 3 metres (10 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 964 metres (2,395 feet) Survey Date • September 1963 Contour Units • Feet

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ust west of Edmonton lies the well-known gem that is Lac Ste. Anne.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 5,473 Hectares (13,524 Acres) Maximum Depth • 9.1 metres (30 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 723 metres (2,372 feet) Survey Date • June, 1965 Contour Units • Feet

Among anglers, the lake is primarily known for its productive walleye and pike fishing, although the lake also contains burbot and yellow perch.

rows, especially on windy days as it offers some shelter. Blue-green algae often cuts oxygen levels in the lake by midsummer.

Angler’s Atlas members have loaded up the page for Lac Ste. Anne with tips, photos and map markers. Check it out and add Walleye fishing in the spring and your own! See anglersatlas.com/ lake/101948 for more informaearly summer gets a thumbs up. tion. As iFish Alberta user savage308 writes, “went out [in mid-June.] LAKE ACCESS Trolled with divers at about 6-8 ollow Hwy. 16 west to Hwy. feet. Caught 6 walleye, 2 pike. 43 and turn right. Continue Great fun.” along this road for nearly 25 km Anglers can find productive pike to Hwy. 33 at the town of Gunn. fishing near the West Cove boat There are several access launch. Many iFish Alberta anpoints around the glers also recommend the narlake with

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allas Houser, manager at Lethbridge Dodge, and former fishing guide, gets really excited about fishing in the Oldman River. “There really are hundreds of fish per kilometre there,” making it hard to choose just a few favourite spots. If he had to narrow it down, Houser has three favourite spots on the tail waters of the Oldman River: Cottonwood Park for rainbow trout (Inset 1), the one kilometre stretch downstream of Fort MacLeod by Hwy 811 (Inset 2), and the train bridge by Hwy 3 for goldeye (Inset 3). “There are so many spots that are excellent fishing, but these are some of my favourites,” Houser says. These spots are easy to get to, especially by truck. Many anglers appreciate the river’s rainbow trout fishery, and still others enjoy fishing for cutthroat. In the upper reaches of the river, above the reservoir, there are bull trout, brown trout and rainbows, too. Houser regularly targets these species, but notes that the goldeye fishery in the tailwaters section is one of the highlights of fishing the Oldman River in the stretch near Lethbridge.

“Goldeye are aggressive. They’re a really neat fish, and fun to go after. They’re a great target for kids because there’s no bad cast for goldeye. Also, they’re easy, they’re gentle and have no teeth. Perfect for kids,” Houser states.

Goldeye tolerate the warm waters of the Oldman River, even when it’s muddy (which doesn’t happen a lot), and even when other fisheries slow down. “Goldeye will still hit your flies even when the water is really silty. Fishing for other species will turn off in muddy water, but not goldeye,” Houser notes. For spring and summer, Houser suggests Pale Morning Duns. These are some of his favourite patterns for the Oldman River as a whole, not just in the Lethbridge area.

Not to be forgotten, the trout fishery on the Oldman River is amazing. “Up closer to the dam, at Cottonwood Park, there are huge rainbows,” Houser suggests. “Also by Fort MacLeod, and about two kilometres downstream from there, is a great section, very consistent with great gravelly shoals.” Although the water in the Oldman River can tend to be warm, Houser points out that there are several really deep pools where the trout will hang when the rest of the river warms up. For trout, Houser recommends Pale Morning Duns, Golden Stone patterns, Caddis patterns for winter, and Hoppers all summer.

Whitefish are another target that anglers often overlook. “These can get really big, in the five to six pound range,” Houser says, “and they’re easy to catch on Bloodworm patterns, Stones or Midge patterns.” Part of the appeal of the Oldman River, Houser says, is that the water is consistent in so many ways. The temperature, the water clarity, water levels, and the fishing are all good, all the time. “The river snakes back and forth a lot. There are several eddies where the fish hang, and the water is warm enough to wade in.” There are parts of the river, too, that are loaded with islands. The underwater shoals and islands make terrific fish habitat.

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elow the dam, the Oldman River can be both a shore and boat fishery. In some spots you can wade out and fish, though the unpredictability of the deep pools warrants extreme caution. As well, please be mindful that much of the land around the river is private. Lethbridge Dodge can set you up with the perfect truck to access your favourite parts of the Oldman River, or anywhere else you want to go fishing. Stop by and talk with Dallas Houser and the team!

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igeon Lake resembles many other lakes in Alberta with its large area and relatively shallow depth. These conditions provide great habitat for walleye, northern trout, and lake whitefish, with walleye particularly abundant in these waters. Please ensure you are familiar with the provincial fishing regulations before heading out.

The lake has seen some changes in the past several years. At present, a tag system is in place for catching walleye.

Try a jighead with a minnow for starters. This may be all you need for a lot of action. Birddog44, an iFish Alberta user, reports “steady walleye just off the drop in 20 feet of water.” Anglers regularly report catching and releasing as many as 60 walleye per outing.

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Hwy. 13. Turn right and continue along this road for about 25 km to the south end of Pigeon Lake. Ma-Meo Beach Provincial Park is located here. Alternatively, anglers can continue along Hwy. 13 to Secondary Hwy. 771 and turn right (north) leading to Pigeon Lake Provincial Park, 10 km from the turnoff. This park has overnight campaing and a boat launch.

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igeon Lake is about 100 km southwest of Edmonton. Follow Hwy. 2 south to

Surface Area • 9,591 Hectares (23,700 Acres) Maximum Depth • 9.1 metres (30 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 852 metres (2,795 feet) Survey Date • August 1961 Contour Units • Feet

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Pine Lake were controlled. See the video The Pine Lake Restoration at youtube.com/watch?v=_ Society actively monitors the UQp170pZ3M. lake water quality and works iFish Alberta user Shawnf to conserve the lake’s beauty recommends “trolling about 6 and recreational values.

feet deep with rapala’s in 15 feet of water.” Another guest user recommends fishing with a jig and a minnow 7 metres deep.

ine Lake is a popular angling destination for pike and walleye, partly due to its location halfway between Edmonton and Red Deer. The lake is home to residents and cottage owners year-round.

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o access Pine Lake from Red Deer, take Hwy. 2 south for 8 km, then turn east on Hwy. 42 and drive for about 25 km to the north end of the lake.

Set in a picturesque forested valley, it used to be known for its perch as well, but not so much in recent years.

The Dimestore Fishermen have produced a YouTube video for Pine Lake. Volunteer Kevin Wingert notes that changing fishing regulations to limit catches of pike and walleye allowed these two species to rebound. As a result, the perch

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A boat launch is located at Green Acres Campground, on the west side of the lake.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 401 Hectares (991 Acres) Maximum Depth • 13 metres (43 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 890 metres (2,920 feet)

Survey Date • June 1992 Contour Units • Metres

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 449 Hectares (1,109 Acres) Maximum Depth • 12 metres (40 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 800 metres (2,625 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

The reservoir is approximately 9 km long and runs from east to west. Follow Hwy. 3 east for about 80 km to secondary Hwy. 877 on the right side of the highway. Turn here and continue south Trolling or fishing from the for about five kilometres to the dam are the most common east end of the reservoir. methods. Spinner rigs with The only concrete boat launch Spin N Glos work well. is located on the north shore Perch feed voraciously in win- about a kilometre west of the ter. Just off the boat launch is a dam. Boaters also launch on good spot. Bring plenty of bait. the south shore at the canal iFish Alberta user Papa sug- inlet as well as the southeast gests, “go in the inlet for pike.” corner of the dam. Pike fishing ranks as excellent, and walleye can reach a respectable size. While pike tend to prefer the shallower, weedier areas, perch can often be found in deeper water.

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pring Lake, sometimes referred to as Cottage Lake, has been the home of the Edmonton Trout Fishing Club for more than 30 years.

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Less than 10 metres deep, Spring Lake is prone to winter kill. There are aerators in place to offset this problem and ensure delivery of oxygen to the trout.

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As well, annual stocking with rainbow and brook trout provides a steady supply of fish for anglers.

For rainbow trout, iFish Alberta user Pikster recommends trying “the deep area southwest of the island about 12-14 feet.” A few patterns recommended by the Edmonton Trout Fishing Club: Idaho Nymph, Green Montana Nymph, Leech, Dr. Spratley Pheasant Tail Nymph and Wooly Bugger.

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While free public facilities are not available, permission to pring Lake is a popular rec- access this site can be obtained reation area in the summer from the resort. and is a short drive west of Edmonton. Follow Hwy. 16 west to the turnoff to Edmonton Beach, about six km west of Stony Plain. Follow this road LAKE ACCESS

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 80 Hectares (198 Acres) Maximum Depth • 9.1 metres (30 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 724 metres (2,375 feet) Survey Date • August 1960 Contour Units • Feet

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t. Mary Reservoir, also known as Spring Coulee Lake, can be a great lake for walleye, even if they are not very large. Northern pike, burbot and lake whitefish are also caught here.

The campgrounds have ample shore fishing.

Keep in mind the regulations for both the reservoir and the St. Mary River when planning your target locations.

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the north s h o r e and the other on the south shore. Both have boat launches. Boaters should note that some access restrictions apply.

The first recreation area, Lower St. Mary reservoir, is located along the St. Mary river immediately downstream of the dam and has 38 campsites. The second, Upper St. Mary Reservoir, is along the southern shore and has 16 sites.

t. Mary Reservoir is located southwest of Lethbridge. Follow Hwy. 5 for 53 km to the village of Spring Coulee. Turn right onto SecFor campground maps or for ondary Hwy. 505 and continue more infornation, visit the Alfor seven km to the reservoir. berta Parks website at www. St. Mary Reservoir Provincial albertaparks.ca. Recreation Area has two locations near the dam — one on

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 3,723 Hectares (9,200 Acres) Maximum Depth • 52 metres (170 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,103 metres (3,620 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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Sylvan Lake Multiple iFish Alberta users recommend using minnows as bait.

Ice fishing is especially popular on Sylvan Lake. Numerous iFish Alberta users report catching whitefish during the winter months. User slew suggests “using a very small five of diamonds, smallest they make, tipped with a maggot.... That is all I use for whites at Sylvan.”

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his lake is a short drive west of Red Deer. Follow Hwy. 11A west about 15 km to the southeast tip of the lake. There is a day-use recreation area along the southeast shore, but no boat launch. Instead, try the marina or Sun Haven on the north side of the lake.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 4,208 Hectares (10,397 Acres)

Fishing from a boat is the way to go on Sylvan Lake because shore fishing opportunities are limited. Some of the shallower areas around the shoreline are more likely to hold pike, while perch can often be found in deeper sections.

Maximum Depth • 18.3 metres (60 feet) Elevation (ASL) • Unknown Survey Date • August 1961 © The Angler’s Atlas

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alleye, pike, perch and burbot are all caught in Travers Reservoir, fed by the Little Bow River and Lake McGregor.

The walleye fishing can be fantastic here with fish weighing up to 10 lbs. Some

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 23,070 Hectares (57,000 Acres) Maximum Depth • 40 metres (130 feet) Elevation (ASL) • Unknown Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

of the best fishing can be out from the spillway. Try heading up from Little Bow Provincial Park to the north arm. As one guest user from iFish Alber-

ta writes, “people can be seen fishing from shore [on the north arm]. Just anchor up and start casting No.1 or 0 size, or similar large spoons. Five of Diamonds, Red Devil, Nickel and Brass Plated, they all work. Fun for kids, as you will be able to see trailers.” From a boat, crankbaits, spinners and jigs are effective. Target the 20- to 30-ft. depths for walleye and go deeper for perch.

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Please make sure you are familiar with the Alberta Fishing Regulations before heading out. The retention limits for walleye and pike are zero. As well, there are different limits and regulations depending on where you’re fishing.

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Recreation Area is on the eastern shore.

The campground at Little Bow Provincial Park is located on the prairies facing the north shore of the reservoir, approximately 20 km south of Lomond and 9 km west of Hwy. 845. Amenities include a boat launch and firepits.

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Last September Ostopowich went out and anchored down in about 12 feet of water. Popular lures were Blue Fox spoons, Red Devils, Five of Diamonds, and perch-looking lures. In the “Fishing is good to very good morning and late evening, he all along the north side be- suggests using darker colours tween the Hamlet of Fallis on the spoons. and Seba Beach,” says Daryl “Sometimes we use jigs,” says Ostopowich, field staff for Ostopowich. “A black grub/ twister with a yellow jighead the Angler’s Atlas. “Ideally, you want to be about does well in the morning and 10-15 metres away from the evening, and the opposite coreeds and casting toward them. lours work during the day.” abamun Lake, west of Edmonton, is a popular year-round destination for anglers lured by its pike and walleye. The lake is heavily stocked with walleye.

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abamun Lake is west of Edmonton along Highway 16. From Edmonton, head west along Hwy. 16 for about 62 km and follow the exit ramp to the village of Wabamun Lake. The Wabamun Waterfront Park is open in the summer and has a boat launch, day-use area, cookhouse and change rooms.

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Wababun Provincial Park is open from May 1-Oct. 31. There is a beach, picnic shelters, an RV dumping station and Trolling all along this area will “Between the two of us, in a large day-use area with two about 1.5 hours, we caught ap- playgrounds. The park is only also yield pike. proximately 37 lbs. of northern minutes away from the village, pike (seven fish)! accessible from the nature trails or by car.

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Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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ported catches.

Burbot are also caught. These deep-water lurkers will take many different offerings, and, like pike, are considered opportunistic feeders. Ice fishing for pike is especially popular, but watch for springs

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izard straddles two counties. The northern shore of the lake is in Leduc County and the southern shore is in the County of Wetaskiwin.

While the fish are mostly on the small side, the lake is surprisingly productive overall. Spring fishing is reported to be good for small and medium pike up to 5 lbs. The lake opens on May 15. The lake is located southwest The narrows are often more of Edmonton. Take Hwy. 2 productive than wider stretch- south to Leduc and turn right es. Just past the boat launch, at onto Hwy. 39. a depth of 10-15 feet, is another Follow this road for about 15 hot spot. km to Secondary Highway If you are casting from shore, 795 at the town of Calmar. try fishing in the evening at Turn left and continue for andusk near the campground. Try other 15 km to the lake turnoff, leading to the east end of a Five of Diamonds.

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Wizard Lake Jubilee Park is operated by Leduc County and offers overnight camping, a day-use area, paid parking and a boat launch. The park is located on a former coal mine. In addition to 114 sites, serviced and unserviced, there is a playground, showers, power and firewood.

By midsummer, the lake’s popularity for watersports like tubing and waterskiing keeps some anglers away.

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2015 Parkland Prairie Fish Stocking Report Waterbody Name

District

Species

Released

Size

Waterbody Name

District

ACADIA VALLEY RESER- OYEN VOIR

6000

13.3

CORONATION RESERVOIR

ACADIA VALLEY RESER- OYEN VOIR

120

DILLBERRY LAKE

ASHLAND RESERVOIR WETASKIWIN

8000

21.1

ASHLAND RESERVOIR WETASKIWIN

1300

17.3

ASHLAND RESERVOIR WETASKIWIN

200

BEAUMONT POND

1000

22.3

WETASKIWIN

Species

Released

Size

CORONATION

8300

14.8

LLOYDMINSTER

20000

14.6

DIPLOMAT MINE POND CAMROSE

4300

13.6

DIPLOMAT MINE POND CAMROSE

3000

DIPLOMAT MINE POND CAMROSE

1924

18.7

DIPLOMAT MINE POND CAMROSE

585

EAST PIT LAKE

10600

13.7

ECHO DALE REGIONAL MEDICINE HAT PARK POND

2000

20.5

ENCHANT POND

LETHBRIDGE

2000

21.7

FOREMOST RESERVOIR

FOREMOST

2700

21.7

FYTEN RESERVOIR

DRUMHELLER

10000

11.1

STONY PLAIN

BLACK NUGGET LAKE

VEGREVILLE

12500

21.8

BLACK NUGGET LAKE

VEGREVILLE

Tiger Trout

4897

25.8

BLACK NUGGET LAKE

VEGREVILLE

Tiger Trout

3032

BLOOD INDIAN CREEK HANNA RESERVOIR

151046

9.3

BLOOD INDIAN CREEK HANNA RESERVOIR

320

GENESSEE TROUT POND

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

500

BOEHLKE'S POND

5591

21.9

500

25.4

2000

20.5

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

BOW CITY EAST PONDS BROOKS

GENESSEE TROUT POND

BROOKS AQUADUCT POND

BROOKS

30000

13.3

GIBBONS POND

STONY PLAIN

HELMER RESERVOIR

HANNA

5000

16.6

BUD MILLER PARK POND

LLOYDMINSTER

3000

21.8

HELMER RESERVOIR

HANNA

700

27.3

HELMER RESERVOIR

HANNA

4480

24.4

BULLSHEAD RESERVOIR

MEDICINE HAT

16991

21.9

HENINGERS RESERVOIR

LETHBRIDGE

11000

13.4

BY THE LAKE PARK

WETASKIWIN

5000

21.7

HILLER'S RESERVOIR

OLDS

1221

BY THE LAKE PARK

WETASKIWIN

320

HILLER'S RESERVOIR

OLDS

450

CAPTAIN EYRE LAKE

PROVOST

5000

21.5

HILLER'S RESERVOIR

OLDS

8736

CARDIFF PARK POND

STONY PLAIN

15000

10.9

HUBER RESERVOIR

CORONATION

6000

15.6

CASTAWAY TROUT POND

VEGREVILLE

1000

21.7

INNISFREE TROUT POND

VEGREVILLE

1600

21.7

CAVAN LAKE

MEDICINE HAT

10624

12.9

VERMILION

400

21.7

VERMILION

5000

13.3

STETTLER

CAVAN LAKE

MEDICINE HAT

39376

13.1

IRMA FISH AND GAME POND

CHICKAKOO LAKE

STONY PLAIN

12000

21.7

JACK FISH LAKE

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2015 Parkland Prairie Fish Stocking Report Waterbody Name

District

Species

Released

Size

Waterbody Name

District

Species

Released

Size

KEENEX COULEE RESERVOIR

LETHBRIDGE

4000

14.7

SARDINE LAKE

DRAYTON VALLEY

2500

21.1

KEENEX COULEE RESERVOIR

LETHBRIDGE

1230

7.7

SAUER LAKE

STONY PLAIN

6000

21.4

KRAMER POND

WETASKIWIN

5000

15.6

SEVERN CREEK RESERVOIR

STRATHMORE

20000

12.5

KRAMER POND

WETASKIWIN

160

SHUSTER LAKE

VERMILION

10000

19.7

LEDUC RESERVOIR

WETASKIWIN

5000

16.3

SPRING COULEE PARK CARDSTON POND

3000

16.3

LEDUC RESERVOIR

WETASKIWIN

270

MCLAREN'S RESERVOIR

DRUMHELLER

12000

12.5

SPRING LAKE

STONY PLAIN

10000

21.5

SPRING LAKE

STONY PLAIN

5870

MCVINNIE RESERVOIR LETHBRIDGE

3000

21.7

SPRING LAKE

STONY PLAIN

1911

MICHELLE RESERVOIR MEDICINE HAT

50000

13.2

SPRUCE COULEE

MEDICINE HAT

13714

19.9

12000

STAR LAKE

STONY PLAIN

8000

MICHELLE RESERVOIR MEDICINE HAT

5700

CAMROSE

600

22.3

DRUMHELLER

14000

10.7

TELEGRAPH PARK POND

MICHICHI RESERVOIR MICHICHI RESERVOIR

DRUMHELLER

100

TELEGRAPH PARK POND

CAMROSE

1000

30.2

MORINVILLE FISH AND STONY PLAIN GAME POND

600

22.3

VEGREVILLE CHILDREN'S POND

VEGREVILLE

1000

21.5

MORINVILLE FISH AND STONY PLAIN GAME POND

1000

VEGREVILLE TROUT POND

VEGREVILLE

10000

18.3

MORINVILLE LAKE

STONY PLAIN

3000

25.9

320

STONY PLAIN

3000

19.3

VEGREVILLE TROUT POND

VEGREVILLE

MUIR LAKE MUIR LAKE

STONY PLAIN

300

22.5

2000

21.7

NICHOLAS SHERAN PARK POND

LETHBRIDGE

390

VERMILION PARK VERMILION POND/CLAUDE N BRENNAN

NICHOLAS SHERAN PARK POND

LETHBRIDGE

256

WALLACE PARK POND VERMILION

1500

21.7

NICHOLAS SHERAN PARK POND

LETHBRIDGE

1727

12.4

OPEN CREEK RESERVOIR

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

6000

OUTPOST LAKE (Police) CARDSTON

5000

22.6

PLEASURE ISLAND RESERVOIR

CAMROSE

1000

22.3

PLEASURE ISLAND RESERVOIR

CAMROSE

1200

30.2

Stock Species Codes:

PRO ALTA POND

PROVOST

1000

21.5

Brown Trout

REESOR LAKE

MEDICINE HAT

12500

20.1

Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

REESOR LAKE

MEDICINE HAT

11714

22.6

Rainbow Trout

REESOR LAKE

MEDICINE HAT

5786

20.7

Walleye

RIVERSTONE POND

LETHBRIDGE

830

RIVERSTONE POND

LETHBRIDGE

1000

28.9

SALTER'S LAKE

BARRHEAD

15400

13.7

SALTER'S LAKE

BARRHEAD

5000

18.4

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