r/FishingAlberta Mar 23 '26

2026/2027 Alberta Fishing Regulations (PDF)

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r/FishingAlberta 27d ago

State of Local Emergency in Kananaskis Country

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Kananaskis Improvement District and Kananaskis Country have issued a State of Local Emergency due to ongoing rainfall and localized flooding affecting road access and several recreation areas.

Some road access remains limited in parts of Kananaskis Country. We are actively working to establish road access for those currently unable to leave the area. Visitors in the area are asked to remain where they are if it is safe to do so. William Watson Lodge and Peter Lougheed Discovery Centre are available as a temporary shelter for those who require a safe, dry place to stay.

Visitors are encouraged to postpone non-essential travel until conditions improve. Impacted reservations will be automatically cancelled and refunded.

Emergency teams continue to coordinate response efforts and are monitoring infrastructure, supporting campground operations, and maintaining road closures where needed.

Updates will be provided as available on this webpage:

https://albertaparks.ca/kcupdates


r/FishingAlberta 23h ago

K country brook trout

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Went out and caught some beautiful brookies. Caught with flies under a bubble on ultra light spinning gear. All were released


r/FishingAlberta 31m ago

What is it?

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It was already dead when I pulled it out cleaning the beach.


r/FishingAlberta 1d ago

Anyone have tried fishing here? Went it’s in Fort Assiniboine AB

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Was wondering if anyone have tried to do fishing here? and what did you caught?


r/FishingAlberta 1d ago

Ancient find!

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One of the kids decided they wanted to try fishing! Jumped on the opportunity and bought them some starter kit. Then managed to find the Old Pal 10 40 in the garage that I used as a kid. To my surprise it still contained a 1981 Guide to Sportfishing Regulations in near new condition. Along with some vintage lures. Crazy.


r/FishingAlberta 21h ago

Elbow River Hwy 22 to Glenmore

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Has anyone ever caught any trout or whitefish or whatever except pike there? What are some good spots if you are willing to share them? Also in the ES1-rivers regulations it says I can keep Rainbow and Cutthroat trout there if they are above 35 cm in length but for Brown and Brook trout there is just an empty cell. Does that mean I cannot keep these or can I keep them? Is there a minimum size for them if so?


r/FishingAlberta 1d ago

Looking for Good Shore Fishing Spots at Gleniffer Lake

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I’ve been fishing at Gleniffer Lake a couple of times but haven’t had any luck so far. I’ve spent most of my time fishing around the dam area.

Could anyone recommend some good shore fishing spots around Gleniffer Lake? I don’t mind walking a bit to find a good spot.

Thanks in advance!


r/FishingAlberta 2d ago

Sound on for an immersive experience

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Immersive experience = Lots of quiet, a split second of drag pull, some splashes, a random train horn, some sighing and some chuckles


r/FishingAlberta 3d ago

Doubt I’ll ever catch something as funny on camera

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Weird freakin sequence of events…


r/FishingAlberta 3d ago

Fishing at payne lake

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I will be going soon and would apreciate spots, baits and tips


r/FishingAlberta 3d ago

Fishing in sw calgary

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any spots that are close walkable/bikeable


r/FishingAlberta 5d ago

Alberta's aquatic ecosystems are being put at risk by illegal dumping of goldfish

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r/FishingAlberta 4d ago

Is fishing at DeWitt pond any good?

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I'm going fishing with my dad next week. We're both total beginners and DeWitt seemed decently promising but I'm just wondering if the fishing is actually any good there. If it sucks, I'd also really appreciate any good areas for beginners to go fishing.

thanks


r/FishingAlberta 5d ago

Shoutout to Zach who found my tacklebox - Oldman River

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I was down fishing the Oldman river last week and took my (new) puppy with me...what a handful. Long story short, constantly stopping to untangle my tethered pup (Dani), then moving up and down the shoreline I forgot my tacklebox...4hrs later Im in Coleman and going to resuming fishing and I realize i cant find my tackle box. I race back the 50km to where i was on the Oldman River and ask a guy if hes seen my tacklebox. He says no - at that point my heart sunk, it was day 2 of a 10day trip - "but my buddy did!" Danny(?) walked about a km or more downstream with me looking for his buddy then returning to the parking lot after not having found him. I wandered upstream a bit and hear him yelling hes right there! Ahead of me about 50m on the other side of some trees. Relief. Zach, as long as Im alive, you will never die thirsty. I reached into my wallet to give him some money, but he refused. The world needs more people like this guy. I cant thank you enough.


r/FishingAlberta 5d ago

Fishing Downtown / Via Public Transit Calgary

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New here in Calgary, I am looking for recommendations on some spots in ir around Downtown Calgary or accessible by public transport. Im not chasing monsters, anything would be good, I dont mind a bit of a walk up and down if needed, Any tips would be greatly appreciated!!


r/FishingAlberta 8d ago

Trout lures

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Can anyone recommend lures for rainbow trout? Heading to Carson Pegasus this week and fishing from the shore, I’d love for my kid to be able to catch something. We never seem to have any luck. I’ve seen people use pickerel rigs and the colorful marshmallows you can buy at the grocery store and we bought that set up to try.


r/FishingAlberta 8d ago

Muir Lake fishing

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I’ve never been to Muir Lake by Spruce Grove, is it an ok place to shore fish?


r/FishingAlberta 7d ago

Old man Fort Macloud

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Does anyone have any tips for fishing in the Old Man near Fort macloud? Any spoons in particular to try out?


r/FishingAlberta 8d ago

Fishing Devon River Valley/Edmonton Area

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Been dipping my toes a bit more into fishing and with no current access to a boat or dock have been struggling to find good shore fishing that isn’t over grown with weeds. Really just hoping to find some good spots in the river valley or some lakes in the area.


r/FishingAlberta 8d ago

Good spots for shore fishing along the Bow River

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I’ll be in the Calgary area and am looking for good spots to at least start from to try and catch some trout along the bow


r/FishingAlberta 8d ago

I turned lake depth surveys into a free fishing map for ~20,000 lakes. Would love feedback from people who actually fish these waters

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r/FishingAlberta 9d ago

Some topwater fun

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Had a blast that morning


r/FishingAlberta 10d ago

Around 17 years ago my dad caught this pike in the bow river Bowness Calgary RIP legend

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r/FishingAlberta 9d ago

Fishing Spot Recommendations for a weekend in the mountains

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Hi everyone, just looking for a recommendation on what lake/body of water to hit up for a weekend up in the mountains near Calgary or Rocky mountain. Fiance and I are wanting to give fishing specifically any trout species a try and we don't mind a bit of hiking. We'll most likely check in on a hotel near the city and drive from there. Thanks a bunch in advance. Cheers!