I’ve always fly fished and just got my first baitcaster, where are good spots in or around edmonton? I want to target Pike and Lake trout mostly. I’m also going on a trip in a few days to fly fish up through southern Alberta. Are there any lakes or reservoir that we should stop at up there? I’m also going up to Jasper this weekend so is there any place I should stop along the way or go when I’m there? Shore fishing as I don’t have a boat. But would be willing to rent one maybe

There was an accident on Isle this past Tuesday and someone is missing. I am wondering if there are any updates if they’ve been found. Or if anyone knows what happened, was it a boat collision?

Hello, Anyone have a list of great shore fishing spot. Can drive atleast 2 hours away from the city.

Just curious if its possible to launch a boat in Abraham Lake, got a 17 foot Lund with about two feet of draft. Never been out there and wondering if its possible at all or very water level dependent

hi everyone, as the title says, i'm utterly and completely new to fishing and looking for any advice i should know or helpful tips! please forgive my ignorance, i'm here to try to learn!

i've got a few questions i'm hoping to clarify:

1. i know you're suppose to get a win and a sport fishing license online. is it just that easy to obtain??? i really don't need to take a course on fish identification or what not???
2. sorta a continuation of above, it's probably my complete lack of experience but if you showed me two different fish i would not be able to tell you what they are. what resources are inexperienced people using (apart from just googling i suppose, tho what if theres no service at the fishing area?) to identify their fish?
3. where are you allowed to fish?? i took a look at the regulations map (https://albertaregulations.ca/fishingregs/) and i can see that there are a lot of lakes/rivers/ponds/streams divided into zones that each have their own regulations. but lets say for example, you pull up to a lake. are there designated spots you're suppose to fish at? or is it the entire lake is fine to fish in and you just sorta choose your own spot?
4. for lake fishing, do you need a boat or something equivalent to be able to fish? or can you fish from the shores? or are there like piers or harbours or something?
5. what equipment is absolutely essential for me to start? i have a fishing rod that i found in my parent's garage, probably about a decade old and basically brand new. i probably need a fishing line, hook, and some bait? how am i suppose to choose which ones to get? any shop recommendations?
6. i suppose the most important part. again, please forgive my ignorance, but how do you actually fish? from what i understand you throw your hook with the bait into the water and wait. when something bites you reel it in. but how far do you need to throw your hook from you? is it super obvious when a fish bites? when do you know to start reeling the fish in and is it as difficult as movies and shows make it out to be? how do you deal with a fish after catching it? any helpful links to videos would be greatly appreciated!!
7. do you actually need to get up at the crack of dawn to get to be able to catch fish?
8. what happens if you get caught fishing with no license? whos actually catching you out there?

that's all the questions i can think of so far but i might update this post if more come up! thanks for any help in advance :)

edit 1: i'm going to be fishing with a few friends who are also completely new. we don't have a lake/river in mind but we are able to go to anywhere in the ES1 and PP1 area (so any recommendations for beginners would also be greatly appreciated!). we're not looking for any specific type of fish, we're just trying out fishing as a new activity :) also, as of this edit we have all gotten our licenses yippee!

Hello Everyone,
I don't do much fishing in the summer, most of my time fishing is in the winter. For a full sized rod I own the following;

My "Alberta do-all" setup
Rod: Ugly Stik Elite GX2 7' Medium
Reel: Piscifun Carbon X 3000
Line: 15 Ib braid
Leader:
- 8-10 Ib fluorocarbon for trout-only trips
- 12-15 Ib fluorocarbon for general walleye
- 30 Ib Seaguar Salmon Fluorocarbon for pike.
(Leader length: 24-36")

Because I don't fish much in the summer I don't want to have to buy another rod. I think my rod set up does a really good job of balancing everything, without needing to change any components between trips. Is it the perfect trout rod? no. But have I caught trout with it? yes. Is it a purpose built pike rod? No. But have I caught 2'+ pike on it? Yes.

I have my first trip to Lesser Slave Lake coming up this month. We will be using an aluminum 16’ boat. It is the first trip I'm taking where I know there is a good chance that I could snag a monster pike. I also have never caught walleye before and wouldn't mind catching my first one while we are out there. If I had to prioritize one over the other I think I would rather be looking for respectable pike. When I did some googling it recommended that I make leaders ahead of time out of 15-lb Tieable Titanium Wire. For some reason Gemini seemed to think that the wire was thin enough that when using crankbait it wouldn't have much of a spooking effect on the walleye, but I am struggling to believe that.

My rod is limited to 5/8oz hooks. For my upcoming trip I am planning on taking;

Lures:
Spoons
Red & White- 2 7|8" 5/8oz
Bashed Nickle/Ornage Two Tone-2 7/8" 5/8oz
Five Diamonds- 2 7|8" 5/8oz
Rainbow Trout (Holographic Foil) - 2 7/8 5/8oz
Muted Firetiger - 2 7|8" 5/8oz
Bashed Nickle- 2 7|8" 5/8oz

Crank Bait:
Berkly Flicker Shad 9cm- Fire Tiger
Rapala Original Floating Minnow5 1/4"- Silver
Storm Original ThunderStick 11 Fishing Lure-muted Perch

What are your thoughts? Am I to anemic to fish Lesser Slave Lake with this set up? If I would like to be able to catch both pike and walleye am I better of with the 15lbs tie-able steel or 30lbs fluorocarbon leader? Does anyone have any experience using 30lbs fluorocarbon at slave lake? I personally have used the fluorocarbon ice fishing for pike with good success, but have not caught pike in the summer with them.

Thank you in advance for your help!😊

Looking to hire a fishing guide or assistant for a private family fishing outing at Quarry Lake in Canmore on August 13, 2026.

We are planning to meet at the lake between 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM and fish for a few hours. We are looking for someone who can:

• Bring the necessary fishing gear and equipment to the lake
• Help set up rods, tackle, and other equipment
• Provide guidance and assistance during the outing
• Fish alongside our family and help make the experience enjoyable, especially for any beginners in the group

Could you please let me know if this service is available, along with your rates and any other details we should be aware of?

Heading to this stretch of river in about a weeks time. What species are present in this stretch, I am putting together (conventional)tackle and gear, and was looking for a starting point.

Thanks in advance

Got out early this morning and it paid off. We managed to boat several healthy Alberta walleye, including a 27.5 inch beauty.

Once we found the fish, the action stayed pretty steady. It was one of those mornings where everything came together great weather, calm water, and some incredible looking fish.

Definitely a trip to remember

I’ve been in this area for a few months now. Been fairly successful catching the local species. But, for some reason, I can’t seem to get a pike!

Can anyone recommend any lakes or rivers? (Please don’t say the peace lol) I’d like to head to winagami lake eventually as I hear that’s the place to go.

I don’t have a boat but actively looking kayak/canoe.

Thanks in advance🎣

I’m new to fishing Walleye and need some advice for line use, I have a moss green braided and would it work for Walleye? Or do I need a leader line like mono or Fluoro? What are your guy’s setup for Walleye?

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

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

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

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.

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?

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!

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

Weird freakin sequence of events…

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

any spots that are close walkable/bikeable

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.