u/EquivalentTrip2246

Hey everyone, we’re planning to go fishing for the first time tomorrow and already bought an Alberta fishing licence. Initially we planned for Elbow Lake, but I just found out there’s no vehicle access to the trailhead until June 14 🤦‍♂️

Any recommendations for good lakes within about a 1–2 hour drive from Calgary where we can use the Alberta licence?

Or would you suggest fishing in Banff National Park instead? From what I understand, we’d need to buy a separate National Park fishing licence there, but at least my friend hasn’t bought his Alberta licence yet.
Would appreciate any beginner-friendly suggestions or tips. Thanks