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

From the American border in the south, the region follows the Brit-ish Columbia border along the west of the province for almost 1000

km north until reaching the Peace country. This expan-sive region includes the cit-ies of Lethbridge, Calgary,

Canmore, Hinton, White-court, and Grande Prairie.

Please note that the Eastern Slopes region does not in-clude Banff or Jasper Na-

tional Parks. For information

on fishing regulations

in Canada’s national parks,

please visit Parks Canada’s website at www.pc.gc.ca.

A handful of famed fly angling riv-ers — notably the Crowsnest, Bow, Ram

and Little Smoky — emerge from c o u n t l e s s t r ibu ta r i e s 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 un-usually 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 on-line at www.AnglersAtlas.com.

Cold, clear mountain streams fa-vour cutthroat, bull, brook and rainbow trout. Upper Kananaskis Lake, situated below the rugged peaks of the continental divide, is an especially beautiful lake for trout fishing in the mountains.

The northern part of the re-gion is popular for Arctic gray-ling, and Rocky Mountain whitefish are often caught as well, especially near Rocky Mountain House and Hinton.

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Birch lakE

Birch 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 Feb-ruary are better times of year b e c a u s e brookies tend to be more a c t i v e than other trout during the winter.

Spawning activity takes place around October.Summer fishing for brook trout can be more challenging. Spoons are attractive choices since their wobbling motion captures their interests. For larger trout, minnow-shaped lures are good choices.

LAKE ACCESSLatitude: 52.0117Longitude: -114.8542

Birch Lake lies south of Rocky Mountain House.

Follow Hwy. 22 for 37 km to the junction with Hwy. 54. Turn left and continue for an-other 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. Innis-free Recreation Park offers u n s e r v i c e d

campsites.

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

Popular Burnstick Lake (also spelled Burntstick)

is home to walleye, yel-low perch and northern pike. Be sure to bring a boat,

though, as there is little to no shore access apart from the boat launch. Fishing can be bountiful here, though it may take some figur-ing to land some of the larger ones. For beginners, Burnstick Lake is a great place to learn skills. The lake is not stocked but there is a limit of five perch and one pike over 63 cm. For walleye, it is catch-and-release only. “Four-pound walleye caught

on the same perch Rapella for hookin’ all the pike,” reads a comment on the Angler’s At-las website, www.anglersatlas.com. The post continues: “Catch ’em and let ’em go, you old boys. Even if your mouth does water at the thought of eating them. [Walleye] are way more fun to catch than the pike, so put ’em back! They just keep getting bigger every year!”

LAKE ACCESSLatitude: 51.9867

Longitude: -114.8817

Located south of Rocky Mountain House. Follow

Hwy. 22 for 37 km to the junc-tion with Hwy. 54. Turn left and continue five km to a side road on the right, which is the turnoff to Burnstick Lake. Fol-low this road for 15 km as it passes the eastern shore of the lake.There is a campground on Burnstick Lake with 63 sites and potable water, open from May to October. For reserva-tions, call 403-722-3456.

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Elevation (ASL)• 1,191 metres (3,907 feet)

Survey Date• August 1971

Contour Units• Feet

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Located within Chain Lakes Provincial Park, this res-

ervoir provides fabulous fish-ing opportunities for numer-ous species of trout: rainbow, brook, bull, and cutthroat. While the Chain Lakes are heavily stocked — some of the heaviest in the province with around 100,000 rainbow trout released in 2013— the popu-larity of these lakes means that most of the fish are in the smaller range of about 12 inches. What the fish lack in size, how-ever, is made up for by their abundance. These trout are ea-ger to bite. Brook trout are also caught in the lakes, migrating through Willow Creek. Combined, the brook and rain-bow stock make for reasonable assurance of success. Remem-ber, though, at-risk bull trout must be released in good con-dition.Fly fishing is rewarding on Chain Lakes. Leeches, caddis and dragonflies can all be good choices when targetting trout. Lures such as spinners and

spoons are good hardware choices for consistent catches. If you are trolling in these lakes, bear in mind the speed restriction of 12 km/h.Use of bait fish is not permit-ted in any water in the drain-age basin, and no bait of any sort is allowed in streams.All streams in the basin are closed to fishing from No-vember through May. That said, Anglers frequent the Chain Lakes in large numbers during the win-ter to make the most of the lake’s ice fishing opportunities. In streams, no rain-bow or cutthroat trout under 25 cm may be kept.


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The reservoir was named for the three chain lakes

that nearly filled the area. The park lies within Canada’s last large expanse of mostly un-disturbed montane landscape between the Rocky Mountains and Porcupine Hills. There are a wide variety of birds in the montane land-scape, as well as scenic views of the Livingsone Mountain Range.Regulations are different for Chain Lakes North and Chain Lakes South, so be sure to check before heading out.


The reservoir is about a 90-minute drive from Cal-

gary along Hwy. 22, otherwise known as the historic Cow-boy Trail. Drive approximately 75 km south of the city, and Hwy. 22 runs along the eastern bound-ary of Chain Lakes Provincial Park at the south end of the lake.

There are 124 campsites with picnic tables, firepits, and a day-use area. Only communal firepits are provided due to the dry conditions of the area.The campsite accommodates 15-20 RVs. Some campsites have power available. The boat launch is located just west of Loop A, although boats are restricted to 12 km/h. Water skiing, tubing and wakeboarding are prohibited in the Chain Lakes.Campsites for single units and groups can be re-served in advance. Visit the Alberta Parks website at www.alber-taparks.ca for more in-formation or for maps.

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chip lakE


Surface Area• 73 sq. km

Maximum Depth• 3.6 metres (10.8 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 792 metres (2.376 feet)



QUICK FACTSPike and burbot are the big

draws to Chip Lake. Con-centrate 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.

F o r burbot, small fish and aquatic insects are the order of the day. Winter ice fishing is ideal for burbot.

Regulations for Chip Lake al-low dead fish for bait. Minnows are a good choice for pike and burbot.

Chip Lake has a limit of 10 bur-bot and three pike and the lake is closed from April 1 to May 19.

LAKE ACCESS Latitude: 53.6417

Lon-g i t u d e : -115.3

Chip Lake Park is located about halfway between

Edmonton and Edson near the community of Wildwood.

Turn north off of Hwy. 16 on Green Court Road (Range Road 92) to Township Road 544 and then 8 km west until reaching Chip Lake Park.



cow lakE

Surface Area• 826 Hectares (2,016

Acres)

Maximum Depth• 2.5 metres (8 feet)



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Cow Lake is known to give up rainbow trout as large as

6-8 lbs. as well as plenty of perch and pike.

Del Ramage, owner of Grand-view Stage and Resort at Cow Lake, describes it as an excellent lake for families, the prime rea-son being fishing.

Perch and pike are the most plen-tiful. In recent years, the lake has been stocked with rainbows and northern pike.

Try Jim’s jigs and maggots for trout. Another option is shrimp. Worms and Powerbait are also worthwhile.

Fishing for perch is always a treat, and especially so when ice fishing. Try using a small Five of Diamonds with maggots.

Also, vary your jib patterns. Sometimes a couple of light bounces is all it will take to get the fish interested, while at other times it takes a little more work.

The resort hosts its annual fish-ing derby to coincide with Alber-ta’s Family Day Free Fishing Weekend.

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Latitude: 52.2711

Longitude: -115.134

Cow Lake is located 18 km southwest

of Rocky Mountain House and approximately 23 km from Red Deer.

In Red Deer, drive west on Hwy. 11, the David Thompson High-way, for 78 km until reaching Rocky Mountain House.

Turn left at 50th Avenue and left again onto Hwy. 752. Take another left onto Park St., then right onto 59th St. until arriving at the lake.

Along with the resort, there is a campsground with 110 sites, a boat launch and a swimming area. There is another boat launch at the north end of Cow Lake.



crowsnEst lakE

Big, deep and blue, Crows-nest Lake lies just east of

the Continental Divide and the Alberta-B.C. border, flanked by CP Rail on one shore and Hwy. 3 on the other.

Lake trout, rainbow and whitefish inhabit the lake, though on some

d a y s y o u might wonder if there is anything at all.

Crowsnest can be a challenge and can skunk the most deter-mined of anglers. Persistence pays off, though. Catch one of the larger lake trout and the ef-fort is worthwhile.

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

shore dan-gerous.

Caution is warranted on the water, too, since the wind is of-ten fierce, making it easy to get caught unprepared by chang-ing weather.

The surrounding mountains form a natural wind tunnel, sometimes making the lake a one-way paddle across for ca-noeists.

The lake is stocked annually with 15,000 rainbows. Lake trout were transplanted long ago, displacing native cut-throat trout.

The limit is five trout (only three of which can be lake trout)and five whitefish over 30 cm.

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Latitude: 49.6271Longitude: -114.6339

Nestled in the Rockies in the Crowsnest Pass, the lake is ac-cessible 150 km west of Leth-bridge along Hwy. 3.

Crowsnest Lake is approxi-mately 240 km southwest of Calgary. Take Hwy. 22 south and turn right (west) at the in-tersection with Hwy. 3.

The lake is located on the north side of Hwy. 3. A boat launch is available just off the high-way at the southwest end of the lake.


Surface Area• 129 Hectares (320

Acres)


Elevation• 1,400 metres (4,600

feet)



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Fickle Lake is a popular destination for outdoor

enthusiasts. Not only is the area a prime location for bird and wildlife habitat, but the

fishing is superb for northern pike, yel-low perch and whitefish. The lake is great for a family getaway. Fickle Lake is a quiet lake with a boating speed re-striction of 12 km/h.A sandy beach, located near the parking area on the east side, is an inviting treat on a hot day. A walking path con-nects the parking area with the farthest landing dock. Pike fishing can be an exciting adventure on Fickle Lake. Pike are fierce predators and often hang around the shallows in search of an easy meal. Try a large Mepps spinner in white, yellow or black. Troll-

i n g a heavier spoon in the deeper sections in the fall (as the weeds die off) can also be an effective tactic. Remember that the pike will follow the food, so as the smaller fish move among the weeds or head deeper, the pike will be nearby.

LAKE ACCESS Latitude: 53.4494Longitude: -116.7799

From Edson, head south down Hwy. 47 for approxi-

mately 39 km. until reaching

Fickle Lake.Fickle Lake has a campground with 41 sites. There are pit toi-lets, a day-use area and fire-wood available. The campground is closed dur-ing 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.


Surface Area• 54 Hectares (133 Acres)


Elevation• 762 metres (2,500 feet)



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Gap lakE

Gap Lake is another lake that can challenge the best

of anglers, but fishing here is a rewarding pursuit for those with patience.The lake is open year-round and has a limit of two brook trout and five mountain white-fish over 30 cm. Other trout must be released. The lake has a bait ban in effect as well.A culvert under the railway tracks connects Gap Lake to

the Bow River, so any species in the Bow will more than likely be found in Gap Lake.Spinners and spoons are re-liable. Unweighted buggy leeches on dry line fished in the late afternoon or evening are reported as reliable for most trout.Ice fishing is best in Decem-ber. Winter access is possible through the muskeg flat. Make sure to read through the 2015 fishing regulations to stay up-dated.

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L a t i t u d e : 51.0500

L o n g i t u d e : -115.2333

This small mountain lake is located roughly 100 kilo-

metres west of Calgary. Follow Hwy. 1 west to Can-more and turn right onto Hwy. 1A. Gap Lake is approximate-ly eight km from the turnoff on the right side of the highway.Summer access is by foot or ATV. There is a picnic area near the lake with 10 sites. The day-use area is open year-round.





Survey Date• September 1973


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GoldEyE lakE

The Nor-degg area has some of the best fishing in the prov-ince. Goldeye and Jackfish Lakes are all popular angling d e s t i n a t i o n s , and for good reason. Goldeye Lake trout are con-sistent biters. When in the mood to test your skills, head to Gap Lake. If you want ac-tion, Goldeye Lake is a better choice. 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 pres-sure on the lake means that you may not find the lunkers easily. Goldeye Lake is not especial-ly 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 with crystal-clear water.


Fo l l o w H w y . 11 west of Rocky Mountain House 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 camp-sites and a boat launch avail-able. The campground makes it an attractive spot for families, who visit for the swimming and canoeing as well as the excellent fishing.

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iosEGun lakE

Iosegun Lake can give an-glers plenty to get excited

about. The variety of species in the lake helps ensure that no one gets bored. Iosegun is open from May 15 to March 31. When you max out on one species, or if your target is not biting, switch gears and go for something else.The campground makes this a popular family spot and fish-ing for perch can be exciting for beginners. Walleye must be released, ex-cept for holders of a special fish harvest licence under cer-tain conditions.The pike limit is three over 63 cm. Other limits: lake white-

fish, 10; perch, 15; burbot, 10. For the tributaries, regulations vary. 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 licences. The northern pike limit is three over 63 cm and there is a bait ban.Be sure to check the Alberta fishing regulations first for updates.


This lake is located north-west of Whitecourt. Fol-

low Hwy. 43 roughly 80 km to Fox Creek and turn right on a side road. The lake is located another eight kilometres along this road. Iosegun Lake Campground is on the eastern shore of the lake, offering overnight camp-ing, watersports, a beach, and a boat launch. For more information on the campground, or for reserva-tions, visit the Town of Fox Creek’s website at www.fox-creek.ca. Iosegun is a Cree or Stoney word meaning “tail” or “hash.” Fur traders and First Nations named it Hash Lake in the early 1900s.


Surface Area• 1,340 Hectares (3,311

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Do not let their small size fool you — Kinky and

Wildhorse Lakes offer good fishing.

Regularly stocked with brook trout, brown trout and rain-bows, these lakes are consistent producers and great for kids.

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 pre-ferred, 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 wa-ter.

Wildhorse Lake is also a good choice for ice fishing. Though not stocked with brook trout every year, there are some de-cent-sized fish in this lake.

The lakes are restricted to electric motors only. There are beaches, but most find the wa-ter too cold for swimming.

The area also attracts a lot of waterfowl.


These small lakes are west of Hinton. Follow Hwy. 16

for roughly 15 km to a small side road on the right side of the highway.

Turn here and follow this side road for about three kilometres until reaching Kinky Lake. The road continues to Wildhorse Lake as well.

Both lakes are part of the Kinky Wildhorse Recreation Area, which includes overnight camping and a boat launch.


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lEEs lakE

Lees Lake, west of Leth-bridge, is open year-round

but best fished in spring and fall. The lake is not deep, reaching no more than 45 feet to the bottom, but the lake of-fers ready public access. A pretty lake, nestled in ranch country with a mountain back-drop, Lees is usually one of the first lakes in the region to shed its ice in the spring. Wintertime seems to be when the larger fish — trout up to 6 lbs. — are more likely hooked. Be wary of the wind, though, which can make icefishing a bit of an ordeal.The lake is stocked annually with 45,000 rainbows, but

there is a limit of five trout of 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 trout may be found. Trolling or casting spinners of-ten produces trout but power boats are restricted to 5 km/h. Fly fising is popular, too, but can be a challenge due to steep banks and vegetation close to the shore.“Caught lots of small fish, good access next to highway,” one angler posted on the Angler’s Atlas website. “Pretty lake with some deep spots.”

There used to be plenty of suckers in this lake, but by most accounts they thinned out in recent years.

LAKE ACCESS Latitude: 49.5333Longitude: -114.2518

From 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 fish-ing access and boat launch just off Hwy. 507 at north end of lake.




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MclEod (carson) lakE

McLeod Lake, in Carson-Pegasus Provincial

Park, is a popular and consistent fishing lake. The campground and easy fishing access right from shore make this a great fam-ily spot as well.

Also known as Carson Lake, the lake is well stocked historically, receiving more than 100,000 rainbow trout an-nually.

LAKE ACCESS Latitude: 54.3000 Longitude: -115.6500

Mc L e o d Lake is located north of Whitecourt. Follow Hwy. 43 west to Hwy. 32 and turn right.The turnoff to Carson Pegasus Provincial Park is approxi-mately 12 km down the high-

way on the right side of the road. McLeod Lake lies another five kilometres down this side road and offers a boat launch and overnight camping. The park is open all year and has both serviced and un-serviced campsites. For more information or for a park map, visit the Alberta Parks website at www.alber-taparks.ca.



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rock lakE

Rock Lake is a spectacular destination for outdoor

enthusiasts of all kinds with its abundant wildlife, birdwatch-ing, trails and wildflowers in the provincial recreation area.Fish-ing adds to its appeal.

Whitefish and lake trout are most sought, and rainbow trout, burbot and northern pike can also be found here.

When fishing for lake trout in warmer weather, it is best to try early in the morning, or just af-ter dusk. Lake trout like to be in cooler water in the range of 10C. Drop-off areas are good places to start.

If you are trolling, go slowly. Try to troll just fast enough for your lure to work, but no faster.

Silver and blue combinations are good colours to try, as well as Williams Warbler and Loco spoons.

Jigging is worthwhile for tar-getting burbot, using a Little Cleo or Krok. In fact, many anglers will hook bur-bot when ice fish-

ing for lake trout.

Troll spoons or jig near the bottom, but not on the bottom. Burbot prefer the depths and cooler water.


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Turn right and continue 37 km until reaching a gravel road on the left side. Follow this road for about 35 km. There is a boat launch and overnight camping.



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snipE lakE

Snipe Lake is a popular spot for ice fishing, and the ac-

tion continues consistently all year.

Gerry Williscroft of Snipe Lake South Shore Resort says that pike and perch are the big draws. Both species are plentiful and “you can almost get them as soon as you drop your line.”

For perch, Williscroft suggests using small lures during the evening. Try bright colours in low light. Head straight out from the boat launch about 100 metres.

A Five of Diamonds or a Red Devil are good choices for pike, although Williscroft re-members 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.

LAKE ACCESSLatitude: 55.1291L o n g i t u d e : -116.7748

From Edmonton, There are a couple of different ways

to get to Snipe Lake. Travel west on Hwy. 16 and turn onto Hwy. 43 to Valleyview. Pass through the town to TWP Road 710 and Range Road 191.

If leaving Edmonton by Hwy. 2, pass through the town of High Prairie and turn left on Hwy. 747. Stay on Hwy. 747 until TWP Road 710 and Range Road 191.

There is an u n s e r v i c e d campground on the north shore of the lake. Snipe Lake South Shore Resort has 120 camp-sites, a boat launch with two docks, a beach area and play-ground.



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struBEl lakE

Strubel Lake is a good place to go for quiet fishing.

While nearby Cow Lake is popular and can see some fast action, Strubel Lake is a little slower but steady.While anglers have the option of fishing from shore, casting can be difficult any-where other

than at the two boat launches. The lake is stocked annually with about 19,000 rainbow trout. This is a great lake for families or for beginner ice fishing.

The trout in Strubel Lake are smaller than in other lakes that are not so heavily stocked, however, there is a decent chance you will land one here. Many anglers report catching their limit of five. Check the 2015 regulations.


Strubel Lake lies south of the town of Rocky Moun-

tain House. Access is via Hwy. 22 south or along secondary Hwy. 752 south. About 15 km south of town along Hwy. 22 is a side road on the right. Turn here and continue for roughly 10 km to another side road on the left. Follow this until reaching the lake. Alternatively, take Hwy. 752 south for about 25 km to a side road on the left (south) side. Turn here and continue for an-other 10 to 15 km to another road leading to the lake on the right. The day-use recreation area includes a boat launch.





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Survey Date• July 1971


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sturGEon lakE

Do not be confused by the name of Sturgeon Lake,

a popular recreation destina-tion year-round that contains no sturgeon but does pro-duce walleye, pike, whitefish and yellow perch.

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 work-ing, move on and try a new location.” Minnows and mealworms are good bait choices for walleye, Bassarab says. Maggots are best for attracting perch.Night fishing is popular in fair-weather months, particularly when northern twilight illumi-nates the lake, but it is not per-mitted Oct. 1-Jan. 15. All other

p r o -v i n c i a l f i s h i n g regulations apply. Powerboats are restricted to 12 km/h. The lake at-tracts water sports of all kinds and is also a popular spot for snowmobiling. Stur-geon Lake drains into the Lit-tle Smokey River via Sturgeon Creek.


From Edmonton, drive west along Hwy. 16 for 46 km.

Take the ramp onto Hwy. 43, and stay on this highway for 311 km, heading northwest.

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leyview, stay west on

Hwy. 43 and Sturgeon Lake is 15 km west of the city. The Sturgeon Lake reserve of the Sturgeon Lake Cree First Nation is on the southern shore. The hamlet of Sturgeon Heights is at the western tip of the lake.Young’s Point Provincial Park is on the northern shore of the lake and Williamson Provin-cial Park lies on the southern shore.



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Swan Lake is 2.1 km long and 700 metres at its widest point. While not big, the lake can give up large trout in the range of four to six pounds, making it excellent for fly fishing. The Alberta record for brown trout was set here in the early 1990s. Its waters also hold lake trout and northern pike. Fishing can be extremely slow and some weekends will pass when no one catches a single trout. Swan is a naturally producing lake, but it receives a lot of fishing pressure, particularly in early spring. Ample weed areas afford cover for trout fingerlings and forage

f o r pike and browns. The pike are by far the most challenging.Len Thompson spoons prove effective for catching trout. The lake trout are not fussy; they will go after practically any mid-sized spoon. Varied troll-ing patterns and varied speed are recommended.Due to its size, the lake is best suited to smaller boats and there is a speed restriction of 12 km/h.


South of the Rocky Mountain House, the lake is acces-

sible via Hwy. 22. Drive 35 km to the junction with secondary

Hwy. 591 on the right.

Follow this for 20 km to a side road on the right (north) and continue along this road for another 20 km until reaching Swan Lake. The lake is a little longer than a three hours’ drive from Calgary or Edmonton.There are 24 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits. Several sites are located next to the lake, close enough for anglers to tie up their boats. Facilities include dry toilets, a boat launch, dock, refuse con-tainers, fish-cleaning stations, firewood and a community cook shelter.




uppEr kananaskis lakE

Upper Kananaskis Lake, with its twin Lower

Kananaskis Lake, are located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, a popular destination for Calgarians. The two lakes are part of a series of natural lakes and res-ervoirs that feed the Bow River and they provide a variety of recreational opportunities.Upper Lake is stocked with cutthroat and bull trout. Historically, it was also stocked with rainbow trout.

The lake bears a variety of sport fish species, including rainbow, brown, brook, cutthroat, bull and lake trout, as well as Arctic grayling and Dolly Varden. Fishing is often good along the shore, particularly around tribu-taries.Buzz bombs, spoons and Kamloopers work for spincast-ing. Caddis flies are recom-mended for fly anglers. For trolling, use a sink line with

small nymphs and streamers There is a bait ban in effect.LAKE ACCESS Latitude: 5 0 . 6 2 5 0 Longitude: -115.1500

Follow Hwy. 1 west to the junction with Hwy. 40

at Seebe. Turn left and con-tinue for roughly 50 km to Kananaskis Lakes Trail Road on the right side of the high-way. Turn and follow for about 10 km to Upper Kananaskis

Lake. There are numerous campsites and a public boat launch available.


Surface Area• 780 Hectares (1,927

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CALGARY KIDS CAN CATCH POND RB 70 29.6




CANMORE GROTTO MOUNTAIN POND

RB 800 24.2


RB 800 26.9


RB 700 30.6


RB 900 25.3

CANMORE SIBBALD LAKE RB 1,125 26.1

CANMORE SIBBALD LAKE RB 1,000 24.2

CANMORE MOUNT LORETTE PONDS RB 800 24.3







CANMORE SIBBALD MEADOWS POND

RB 2,000 24.2

CANMORE SIBBALD MEADOWS POND

RB 2,000 26.1

CANMORE SPARROWS EGG LAKE RB 922 18.9

CANMORE MARGARET LAKE RB 3,000 14.2

CANMORE COMMONWEALTH LAKE CT 400 4.8

CANMORE FORTRESS LAKE CT 600 4.8

CANMORE GALATEA LAKE (LOWER) CT 1,200 4.8

CANMORE HOGARTH LAKE (UPPER) CT 250 4.8

CANMORE HOGARTH LAKE (LOWER) CT 250 4.8

CANMORE LILLIAN LAKE CT 1,300 4.8

CANMORE LOWER SMUTS LAKE CT 200 4.8

CANMORE UPPER SMUTS LAKE CT 200 4.8

CANMORE MAUDE LAKE CT 2,300 4.8

CANMORE RIBBON LAKE CT 1,900 4.8

CANMORE SHARK LAKE CT 500 4.8

CANMORE STENTON LAKE CT 400 4.8

CANMORE THREE ISLE LAKE CT 3,300 4.8

CARDSTON PAYNE LAKE RB 140,345 13.2




COCHRANE CROSSFIELD TROUT POND

RB 1,400 24.4

COCHRANE LOWER CHAMPION LAKE RB 304 19.4

COCHRANE UPPER CHAMPION LAKE RB 305 19.4

COCHRANE MCLEAN POND RB 3,000 24.2



COCHRANE TALUS LAKE CT 300 4.8

EDSON MILLERS LAKE RB 12,600 14.9

EDSON DANDURAND LAKE RB 1,000 14.9

EDSON LAMBERT POND RB 2,000 14.9

EDSON WOLF CREEK POND RB 750 15.1

EDSON LOVETT LAKE RB 1,000 15.0

EDSON SILKSTONE LAKE RB 1,300 15.0

EDSON PIT 35 RB 390 6.9

EDSON PIT 45 RB 1,100 6.9



EDSON SOUTH SUNDANCE LAKE EB 4,500 8.7

EDSON TRAPPER LAKE RB 1,100 10.9

EDSON EMERSON LAKES RB 2,250 19.3

EDSON FAIRFAX LAKE RB 10,000 17.0

EDSON DUNN LAKE EB 3,000 20.0

EDSON MUSKIKI LAKE CT 10,000 5.5

EVANSBURG WILDWOOD POND RB 1,500 22.8


EVANSBURG WILDWOOD POND RB 70 55.0

EVANSBURG NITON LAKE RB 1,500 20.5

FORT VERMILION

LA CRETE POND RB 1,500 17.4

FOX CREEK FOX CREEK TROUT POND

RB 500 16.3

FOX CREEK PINE POINT BORROW PIT RB 300 16.3

GRANDE CACHE PIERRE GREYS LAKES LOWER # 1

RB 5,566 15.7

GRANDE CACHE PIERRE GREYS LAKES MIDDLE # 2

RB 15,000 13.5

GRANDE CACHE PIERRE GREYS LAKES UPPER #3

EB 7,500 17.5

GRANDE CACHE GRANDE CACHE LAKE RB 35,311 10.6


GRANDE CACHE VICTOR LAKE RB 9,635 14.0

GRANDE PRAIRIE MUSKOSEEPI POND RB 500 20.7

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COCHRANE CROSSFIELD TROUT POND

RB 1,400 24.4

COCHRANE LOWER CHAMPION LAKE RB 304 19.4

COCHRANE UPPER CHAMPION LAKE RB 305 19.4




COCHRANE TALUS LAKE CT 300 4.8

EDSON MILLERS LAKE RB 12,600 14.9

EDSON DANDURAND LAKE RB 1,000 14.9

EDSON LAMBERT POND RB 2,000 14.9

EDSON WOLF CREEK POND RB 750 15.1

EDSON LOVETT LAKE RB 1,000 15.0

EDSON SILKSTONE LAKE RB 1,300 15.0





EDSON SOUTH SUNDANCE LAKE EB 4,500 8.7

EDSON TRAPPER LAKE RB 1,100 10.9

EDSON EMERSON LAKES RB 2,250 19.3

EDSON FAIRFAX LAKE RB 10,000 17.0

EDSON DUNN LAKE EB 3,000 20.0

EDSON MUSKIKI LAKE CT 10,000 5.5



EVANSBURG WILDWOOD POND RB 70 55.0

EVANSBURG NITON LAKE RB 1,500 20.5

FORT VERMILION

LA CRETE POND RB 1,500 17.4

FOX CREEK FOX CREEK TROUT POND

RB 500 16.3

FOX CREEK PINE POINT BORROW PIT RB 300 16.3

GRANDE CACHE PIERRE GREYS LAKES LOWER # 1

RB 5,566 15.7

GRANDE CACHE PIERRE GREYS LAKES MIDDLE # 2

RB 15,000 13.5

GRANDE CACHE PIERRE GREYS LAKES UPPER #3

EB 7,500 17.5



GRANDE CACHE VICTOR LAKE RB 9,635 14.0

GRANDE PRAIRIE MUSKOSEEPI POND RB 500 20.7


GRANDE PRAIRIE HIGHWAY 40 POND RB 1,000 20.7

GRANDE PRAIRIE TWO LAKES (NORTH) RB 7,200 14.5

GRANDE PRAIRIE TWO LAKES (SOUTH) CT 10,000 5.2

HIGH RIVER EMERSON (05-19-28-W4)

RB 2,500 24.6

HIGH RIVER BURNS LAKE CT 300 4.8

HIGH RIVER LAKE OF THE HORNS CT 1,300 4.8

HIGH RIVER LOOMIS LAKE CT 350 4.8

HIGH RIVER ODLUM LAKE CT 400 4.8

HINTON WILDHORSE LAKES (Upper)

RB 7,500 15.1

HINTON WILDHORSE LAKE EB 1,500 5.8

HINTON HINTON F & G POND RB 300 15.1

HINTON JARVIS CREEK POND RB 700 15.0

HINTON JARVIS CREEK BT 1,000 18.0

HINTON PETITE LAKE RB 2,000 15.0

HINTON MARY GREGG LAKE RB 4,000 7.2

HINTON KINKY LAKE EB 5,700 19.0

HINTON MAYAN LAKE RB 2,000 12.9

HINTON OBED LAKE BT 11,519 18.0

NORDEGG GOLDEYE LAKE RB 10,000 13.0

NORDEGG SHUNDA LAKE RB 20,000 16.0

NORDEGG HARLECK POND RB 400 21.0

NORDEGG NORDEGG BORROW PIT (EAST)

RB 300 21.0

NORDEGG NORDEGG BORROW PIT (WEST)

RB 400 21.0

NORDEGG LANDSLIDE LAKE CT 13,000 5.2

PINCHER CREEK BEAUVAIS LAKE RB 18,000 13.7

PINCHER CREEK BEAUVAIS LAKE BT 23,000 10.5

PINCHER CREEK BURMIS LAKE RB 1,000 23.0

PINCHER CREEK BURN’S RESERVOIR RB 500 23.0

PINCHER CREEK BURN’S RESERVOIR RB 510 24.1

PINCHER CREEK LEES LAKE RB 18,850 12.9

PINCHER CREEK LEES LAKE RB 26,150 17.6

PINCHER CREEK LEES LAKE CT 300 35.0

PINCHER CREEK LEES LAKE CT 1,100 5.0




PINCHER CREEK BATHING LAKE RB 750 24.0

PINCHER CREEK BUTCHER’S LAKE EB 3,000 15.0


ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

PHYLLIS LAKE RB 54 50.0


PHYLLIS LAKE RB 6,300 13.7


PHYLLIS LAKE RB 3,683 21.1


PHYLLIS LAKE RB 355 55.0


TWIN LAKES RB 3,100 22.7


TWIN LAKES RB 3,900 18.6


TWIN LAKES RB 280 55.0


STRUBEL LAKE RB 19,073 12.5


PEPPERS LAKE EB 6,200 19.2


MITCHELL LAKE RB 3,000 15.5


MITCHELL LAKE BT 500 18.0


MITCHELL LAKE RB 280 55.0


MITCHELL LAKE RB 1,000 17.9


ELK CREEK POND RB 500 21.1


CAMP 9 TROUT POND RB 500 21.1


TAY LAKE RB 5,000 14.1


RAT LAKE EB 2,500 9.1


ROCKY CHILDREN’S POND

RB 500 24.6


ROCKY CHILDREN’S POND

RB 500 22.1


IRONSIDE POND RB 500 24.6


OPEN CREEK RESERVOIR

RB 4,000 20.8


BRAZEAU BORROW PIT #1

RB 1,500 20.2


ALFORD LAKE RB 2,200 20.9


LOST GUIDE LAKE CT 1,200 5.2

SUNDRE WINCHELL LAKE RB 6,320 15.4



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SUNDRE BIRCH LAKE BB 500 18.0

SUNDRE BIRCH LAKE EB 4,200 19.0

SUNDRE BIRCH LAKE RB 3,000 20.5

SUNDRE FIESTA LAKE RB 400 16.0



SUNDRE YELLOWHEAD LAKE EB 8,700 8.3

SUNDRE EAGLE LAKE CT 7,500 5.2

SUNDRE ICE LAKE CT 500 5.2

VALLEYVIEW VALLEYVIEW CHILDRENS POND

RB 500 20.7

VALLEYVIEW MCCLENNANRESERVOIR

RB 500 20.7

VALLEYVIEW DOLLAR LAKES RB 3,000 20.0

VALLEYVIEW DOLLAR LAKES BT 500 18.0

VALLEYVIEW SWAN LAKE RB 30,000 14.5

WHITECOURT WHITECOURT TOWN POND

RB 2,000 24.9

WHITECOURT WHITERIDGE RECREA-TIONAL AREA POND

RB 2,100 14.9

WHITECOURT EMERALD LAKE EB 2,600 18.3

WHITECOURT MCLEOD LAKE RB 20,041 20.0











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EB Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

CT Cutthroat Trout

RB Rainbow Trout

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