This world-renowned fishing location is ideal for fly fishing, especially from mid-May to late October, but die-hard locals will fish the river just about any time of year (as long as it’s not frozen).After a day of fishing, reward yourself with dinner at About an hour-and-a-half drive south of Calgary takes you to an angling spot where northern pike and walleye are readily fished from a public dock.
The lake is one of Alberta’s largest manmade lakes and is known to be quite warm, which makes it perfect for swimming, boating, and watersports. The lake is known for sparkling clear waters and of course, for the mountains that frame it in the background. Burbot fishing is equally as exciting as trout fishing for many people, and the province is filled with bodies of water that have great burbot populations. The lake is an exciting place to fish and has been known to produce some real quality sized fish. Pick a spot and try your hand at all sorts of different angling techniques.Chain Lakes Reservoir is a beautiful spot, set in the foothills of Alberta, at the front range of the Rockies. Anglers are going to love the challenge of catching that trophy sized pike or walleye, or the challenge of reeling in a burbot. The river contains five different species of trout, burbot, whitefish, pike, and walleye.
Lake trout, burbot, pike, perch, walleye, and whitefish can all be caught, so come try your luck.Lac La Biche is located two and a half hours northeast of Edmonton. Cast, jig, or give fly fishing a try.Marie Lake is located about 300km northeast of Edmonton.
The Sheep River Provincial Park is a beautiful place for discovery. Copyright © Explore Magazine. While the lake is stocked with rainbow trout, there are other species of trout that have been caught as well. You can also try ice fishing for rainbow trout in the winter — the stunning views of the Livingstone Mountain Range are breathtaking in any season.Stay at one of Calgary’s favourite properties, the Fishing restrictions are pretty relaxed here, allowing you to take home five trout and three northern pike per day. If you’ve never fished for sturgeon before, there really isn’t anything like it and burbot can be a very exciting fish to catch as well.If you’re looking for a great place to fish for rainbow trout, then you have to give Muir Lake a try.
The lake is located just Located about an hour southwest of Edmonton, Pigeon Lake Provincial Park features a whole host of activities that are sure to delight anglers of all ages, as well as those looking to bring their family for an exciting getaway combined with a fishing trip. From the editors of Explore Magazine, a subscription box filled with outdoor gear, adventure challenges and an amazing communityThere is a reason why so many folks love to fish in Calgary – the region has it all, whether you’re an experienced angler or a first-timer.Think picturesque rivers and lakes abundant with trout, pike and walleye; or standing knee-deep in the cool water of the Bow River as you cast for trophy trout. The lake is a beautiful place to explore and an exciting place to fish, but you can also plan a stay at the Siebert Lake Campground in the Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area. The lake also holds burbot, whitefish, and perch.Located just an hour south of Calgary, Pine Coulee Reservoir features a campground, a beautiful stretch of water perfect for watersports as well as sailing and swimming, a public dock, and of course, some excellent fishing. Hands down, the most popular fishing in the lake is for the rainbow trout that hide in the tranquil waters.