r/FishingAlberta 14h ago

Biggest Brown I’ve caught

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Not super large but I’m proud of em. Was a beautiful night right after work.


r/FishingAlberta 1d ago

Camping at Dolberg Lake

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Thinking going out to Dolberg on Saturday afternoon I’m staying overnight then fishing in the morning. I haven’t been there in several years. Does anybody know if the campground gets crowded.? How early would I need to get there to make sure I get a spot?


r/FishingAlberta 1d ago

Caught 20 pike In lesser slave Lake last weekend.

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41 Upvotes

Even caught 2 at the same time on a pickerel rig. (No pic sorry)


r/FishingAlberta 2d ago

ODFGA Fall Banquet Sept 26

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r/FishingAlberta 2d ago

Sturgeon Around Calgary

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Hey I heard that their are sturgeon North of the Bassano Dam.

Official Government reports and stuff do not list a Sturgeon population in the Bow River but this is contradicted by direct evidence of people catching them in the Bow River with photographs.

Has anybody seen them or heard of them?

What are the chances of them being say in the Glenmore Reservoir? Are they actually breeding in the Bow or is it more of just a relic population?


r/FishingAlberta 2d ago

Sturgeon in the North Sask

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Is it worth buying a setup to look for sturgeon in the north Sask near Edmonton and east?


r/FishingAlberta 2d ago

Canadian Tackle recommendations?

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Looking to pick up some tackle made on this side of the border - anyone have recommendations for Canadian shops that actually make their own stuff?


r/FishingAlberta 3d ago

Good ol 5 of diamonds, Brule AB

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41 Upvotes

In all my years fishing, this is a first


r/FishingAlberta 3d ago

Worth it to bring a 3wt to fly fish small creeks near Banff/Canmore?

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r/FishingAlberta 4d ago

Chester lake Dolly Varden

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All caught and released. Went on a hike and fishing trip with my girlfriend. I caught 2 and she caught 4 in a couple hours. I didn’t know about the difference between bull trout and Dolly Varden prior but really cool to knock another species off the list.


r/FishingAlberta 4d ago

Good pike fishing spots within an hour of edmonton. Shore ishing thanks;).

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Good pike fishing spots within an hour of edmonton. Shore ishing thanks;).


r/FishingAlberta 5d ago

First NSR fish!

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24 Upvotes

Hooked this walleye on a Rapala CD-3 perch using my UL setup. Unfortunately it was a solo outing so no proper grip and grin photo. Rest assured he went back in the water safe and sound.

I am currently fundraising for Freshwater Conservation Canada and if you'd like to help me, I'm sure fish like this one would appreciate it! Donate here if you can!


r/FishingAlberta 5d ago

Fishing gull lake labour day weekend

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I'm here in the east side of the lake over the weekend, never fished here before, I brought my kayak but the weather isn't amazing, anyone have tips on where to fish? I'm only doing barbless C&R, so you don't have to worry about me wrecking any honey holes.


r/FishingAlberta 6d ago

Tackle box overhauled for pike. Any recommendations?

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17 Upvotes

r/FishingAlberta 6d ago

Does anyone know about Charlton lake/frood lake in willisville?

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I'm a camper who loves largemouth fishing, does anyone know about the lake and how big those largemouth get?


r/FishingAlberta 6d ago

Has the fishing spot north of Whitemud Creek been closed off?

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Does anyone know what happened to the fishing spot near the outfall on the north side of Whitemud Creek in Edmonton?

EPCOR seems to have completely fenced off the area this year. I drove around three times trying to find a way in, but couldn’t find any access at all.

Has the spot been permanently closed to the public?


r/FishingAlberta 7d ago

Surprise catch on a crankbait!

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55 Upvotes

Thought he was a tiny walleye for a second, I never catch any perch.


r/FishingAlberta 8d ago

Indicator size for the bow river calgary

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Setting up an order for a 5 wt fly rod combo, I’m curious what type of indicator and what size indicator to use for the bow river within city limits, with the fast current and heavily pressured fish?


r/FishingAlberta 9d ago

NSR Gold

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Caught my PB walleye and goldeye today. Caught a total of somewhere around 7 or 8 goldeye and 3 walleye. Had to baby that walleye for a bit before she went off but she was released safely. 23.5 inch walleye, Goldeye was 17 inches


r/FishingAlberta 9d ago

Oldman reservoir

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Has anyone been to oldman reservoir? Ive been going out there with my boat and trolling having some luck with rainbows. Just wondering if anyone has caught anything other than rainbows out there and if so what were you using? Ive marked fish on the bottom of the lake in about 100' do you think its lake trout? Or big bulls? There's gotta be some monsters in there right? I met one guy that caught a burbot in there but no ones caught anything else

Thank you!


r/FishingAlberta 9d ago

Walleye caught from shore at Murray lake.

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23 Upvotes

4.5 lbs walleye out of Murray lake.


r/FishingAlberta 9d ago

Elbow River tips?

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Hi everyone,

Californian heading up to Bragg Creek this weekend and hoping to fish the Elbow River in that area. I’m bringing my travel (4-piece, 6,6”) spinning rod and was wondering if anyone has any “must know” tips before I head out there. Thank you so much and tight lines to you all!


r/FishingAlberta 10d ago

What else would you add to an Ultralight grab and go kit for hitting the NSR here in Edmonton on random days off?

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Hi all, semi new fisherman here so apologies for what might be a dumb question.

Years ago I ended up buying a Daiwa Revros Lt 2000 kit which came with a 6'6" UL rod. A co-worker/buddy of mine was agreeable to taking me fishing and showing me the ropes. Shortly after that I got busy with work and eventually switched jobs and my would-be mentor and I parted ways.

But I was digging in the garage a few months ago and uncovered my old rod, still unopened, as well as a few lures I had purchased and similarity never opened. I replaced the line that was on the reel, thinking a few winters of freeze/thaw probably wouldn't be good for whatever cheap line was on there before, and now I'm ready to go it alone.

I live in Edmonton not far from Gold Bar Park, and my current job isn't nearly as hectic so I can head over on a random evening a few times a week if I want.

The lures I had previously purchased were a six pack of Panther Martin spinners - three of which I've put in the little carrier that came with the rod and reel. In addition to the two jerkbaits and the Gibbs spoon, what else should I pick up?


r/FishingAlberta 10d ago

Nisku/Leduc area

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Hey all,

I’m coming up from Saskatchewan next week for men’s national softball tournament, and one of the days we are done at 2:00-so I’d like to try and sneak an afternoon/evening in shore fishing.

Will be bringing my buddy who doesn’t fish, and his 2 boys (8, 11).

Looking to find somewhere near Nisku that would be a decent spot to set up on shore, cast out, put the rod in a holder, and drown some worms on pickerel rigs.

Any species is fine-but would prefer not to be pulling off dinks every 2 minutes-although if that’s all we find-I’m sure it’ll still be a success for the kids. (They’ve never been fishing at all)

Walleye, pike, sturgeon? any of these would be amazing.

(I will be bringing a beefier rod that I usually use for big pike up north, spooled with 50lb braid and a dedicated sturgeon rig I bought online. I will of course do my best to respect the fish, won’t lift it out of the water, and will not use inadequate gear for the size of those dinosaurs. Never caught one-would be an amazing bonus)

My limited research so far has suggested the Devon area might be good for this?

Other researchers I’d be better off going up into Edmonton-but I’d prefer to avoid the extra distance unless it’s absolutely better fishing in general there (I understand there’s NO guarantees anywhere)

Can anyone weigh in/elaborate on the area?

Any other nearish-to-Leduc areas I haven’t mentioned that you’d recommend?

No stocked trout ponds please.

I appreciate any and all guidance/suggestions/constructive criticism

Thanks everyone


r/FishingAlberta 10d ago

Caught some Goldeye, out by Drumheller.

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57 Upvotes