r/FishingAlberta

Are places like Victoria or Hawrelak park worth time spent, or is it worth travelling further up the river?

Thanks in advance.

Looking to try fly fishing out for the first time and I'm wondering what weight rod to get. I mostly fish the north Saskatchewan in Edmonton (but hoping to try some mountain rivers and streams) and was thinking I might need an 8 weight rod combo, but most people seem to recommend a 5 weight for a beginner. Any thoughts?

Hey guys, I know this is a LONG shot, but I lost my fishing rod out on Lac St. Anne over may long weekend.

Location:
It was in the western half of the lake, maybe 20’-30’ on the eastern side of the north tip of the big island (farming island as per maps)
Edit: the rod is in the water, not on land.

Description:
It’s an old green Daiwa Regal, ultra light rod with a shimano Sahara reel attached to it. It’s pretty short, ~5’ long. It should have a neon pink lure with a white lightning bolt down the center, it runs braided line with a mono backing.

Couldn’t care less about the reel or lure, it’s just the rod. It means the world to me, it was my dad’s old rod. If you happen to snag it and see this post- PLEASE let me know. I’ll pay handsomely for it- as far as I know, the rod is irreplaceable due to its age (let alone the sentimental value- my dad caught his trophy walleye on it)

Hoping this will work- I’ve already went diving in the freezing lake and went on a second fishing trip to try and find it- so I’m out of ideas.

Thanks guys :)

Met someone called Matthew at southern Chestermere and I found an expensive-looking lure that was left behind. If your name’s Matthew and you fished Chestermere yesterday hit me up.

Seems like most people go to the Bow River to catch Trout, however are there any lakes within 1-2 hours of Calgary that have Trout?

I've been spending the last couple weekends in the Ghost PLUZ between Sundre and Cochrane (trying to find some creeks to fish while I wait for everything in ES1 to open) and I was wondering how people have done in the creeks in that area. Im not looking for spots or anything but routinely on some of these more well known creeks, what looks like good holding water (pools, seams, overhead cover, etc) I'm seeing zero signs of fish. Mind you I'm used to creeks where if I'm not catching anything at least I'm accidentally scaring fish so I know they are there.

I guess my question is do people have consistent success there, is it hit or miss? The water looks fishy but I'm not seeing any fish. Any help or tips would be much appreciated another related question is what do you normally fish streamers, dry, nymphs, etc?

Which of these is your preferred spot for trout fishing? Going out to nordegg tomorrow will probably try both. I would be open to trying abraham as well under the Cline bridge but I've heard it's not worth it.

I’ve been fishing for many years, and embarrassingly enough, I’ve never been able to catch a walleye, even when other people around me were. Where in central Alberta can a guy go to catch one? Not looking for specific spots, I can find those, just general bodies of water. Tips for catching them is appreciated too
Also, does anyone know if the Little Red Deer River is good for fishing at all?
Thanks!

I’ve been looking at getting into fly fishing and I live in Edmonton. Is there any good fly fishing spots that are within a 2 hour drive?

Are there okay spots to shore fish at cold lake? I've never been there but I want to get out there soon and try catch lake trout. I don't have a boat.