Fishing
Fishing in Central Alberta
Excellent fishing opportunities for pike (over 63 cm), walleye (catch and release), perch and lake whitefish. Please consult the annual Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations for specific closure, size restrictions and limits. Find that Favourite Fishing Hole!
Some of the best lakes to try are: - Gull Lake - Known for its excellent ice fishing, Gull holds good-sized lake whitefish and trophy sized pike.
- Sylvan Lake - Known more for its beaches and summer fun, Sylvan also boasts good populations of pike and perch.
- Pine Lake - Located east of Red Deer on Highway 42. Good fishing for walleye, pike, and perch.
- Buffalo Lake - Located north of Stettler, east of Highway 21. Known for good pike fishing.
- Buck Lake - Located west of Pigeon Lake on Highway 13. Good-sized lake whitefish, pike and walleye.
- Red Deer River - Good fishing for trout, walleye and mountain whitefish.
Bentley
Aspen Beach Provincial ParkBox 681
Bentley, Alberta
Canada, T0C 0J0
Phone: 403.748.4066
Fax: 403.748.1122
Toll free: 1.877.277.3645
Aspen Beach, Alberta's first provincial park, was established in 1932. Angling enthusiasts come back year after year.
Bonnyville
Iron River Ranch Wildlife Adventure ToursGeneral Delivery
Iron River, Alberta
T0A 2A0
Phone: 780.826.4261
Iron River Ranch Wildlife Adventures offers guided fishing charters, and jet boat tours, within a 40 minute drive from Lloydminster, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Vermilion or Vegreville on the North Saskatchewan River. Fishing charters and tour activities can be customized to individual needs and group sizes.
Bowden
Red Lodge Outfitters & Guest RanchDale and Wendy Bradshaw
Box 1, Site 12
Bowden, Alberta
T0M 0K0
Canada
Phone/Fax: 403.224.3082
Located 11 km (6.8 mi) west of Bowden on Hwy. #587
Cold Lake
Charter Macs - Reel MacCoy Fishing Tours605 12th St
Cold Lake, Alberta
T9M 1A9
Phone: 780.639.2277
Fax: 780.639.2207
Toll free: 1.800.410.3709
Guided fishing adventures on beautiful Cold Lake, for trophy lake trout, northern pike and walleye. All gear and amenities provided.
E & J Fishing Charters
1501 Lakeridge Close
Cold Lake, Alberta
T9M 1K9
Phone: 780.639.4560
Offering lake trout fishing on Cold Lake aboard a 6.9 m (22.5 ft) Bayliner Classic with professional guide Ed Evensen, owner & operator. All tackle and gear is supplied. Prime fishing is available from June to September.
Cap'n Ronn Charters
Cold Lake Marina - Dock 6 - 24
Cold Lake, Alberta
Phone: 780.812.8895
Cap'n Ronn Charters offers lake trout fishing charters and sightseeing cruises aboard a Bayliner Classic on beautiful Cold Lake.
Reel Appeal Fishing Tours
Box 4394 Stn Forces
Cold Lake, Alberta
T9M 2C1
Phone: 780.594.3141
Offering guided sport fishing charters in Cold Lake with several affordable packages available to suit visitor's requirements. Guests can fish for lake trout, walleye and pike. Reel Appeal also works in conjunction with Hook, Line and Sinker.
Hook, Line & Sinker Fishing Tours
702-12 Ave.
Cold Lake, Alberta
T9M 1H5
Phone: 780.639.3474 (FISH)
Fax: 780.639.3478
The sport fishing experience you've dreamed of, at a surprisingly affordable price. Guided fishing charters on Cold Lake for lake trout, walleye and northern pike. Guided charters on Cold Lake.
Elinor Lake Resort
Box 720
Lac La Biche, Alberta
T0A 2C0
Phone: 780.623.3993
Fax: 780.623.3145
Toll free: 1.888.623-.993
Fishing from the shore or dock.
Lac La Biche
Beaver Lake Provincial Recreation AreaBox 2511
Lac La Biche, Alberta
T0A 2C0
Phone: 780.623.9222
This pristine lake offers exceptional sport fishing.
Fish'N Friends
Box 2511
Lac La Biche, Alberta
T0A 2C0
Phone: 780.623.9222
Off season, call: 780.623.3747
A variety of fishing packages for the avid fisher or first-time angler. Fishing-related rentals also available.
Open year-round. Great ice fishing in the winter!
P & T Fishing Experience
P.O. Box 868
Lac La Biche, Alberta
T0A 2C0
Phone: 780.798.3998
E-mail: ptfish@telusplanet.net
Open year-round
Kikino Silver Birch Beach
Box 2188
Lac La Biche, Alberta,
T0A 2C0
Phone: 780.623.2662
1.888.330.8833
Fax: 780.623.2671
Toll free: 1.877.623.9696
Kikino Silver Birch Beach offers fishing and fun for the whole family.
Lacombe
Hard Tackle Adventures12 Willow Crescent
Lacombe, Alberta
T4L 1V3
Phone: 403.304.6874
Hard Tackle Adventures offers guided fishing trips on the Red Deer River in Central Alberta. Enjoy the river from a 16 foot jetboat, as knowledgeable guides leads you to the best fishing holes the river has to offer. Season runs from mid-May to late-October. Whether you enjoy fishing or a relaxing cruise along the river, Hard Tackle can customize your trip. The Red Deer River has an excellent variety of sport fish to choose from. Fish for walleye, pike, sauger, brown trout, goldeye and whitefish.
Provost
Alberta Wilderness Fishing ChartersBox 612
Provost, Alberta
T0B 3S0
Phone: 780.753.6996
Fax: 780.753.6673
Personalized fishing charters, guided VIP fishing trips. Special treatment, expert guides targeting walleye and northern pike, with modern, fully equipped tournament style boats.
Red Deer
Tailwater DriftersSite 10, Box 18
RR 4
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 5E4
Phone: 403.886.4466
Fax: 403.886.4466
Flyfishing float trips on Red Deer and Bow Rivers for browns & rainbows . Heli-fishing Ram River Canyon for cutthroat trout. Walk and wade spring creeks, freestone rivers. Backcountry ARGO trips for wild trout.
Fly Fish Alberta
5555 - 45 Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 3L7
Phone: 403.346.1698
Red Deer River trophy brown trout. Ram River fly fishing rafting & camping trips. Bow River trophy browns and rainbows.
Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
#404, 1st Red Deer Place
4911 - 51 Street
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 6V4
Phone: 780.586.2644
Pigeon Lake - Good fishing year-round for pike, walleye, perch and lake whitefish.
Nordegg
Chungo Creek Outfitters Ltd.Box 32
Nordegg, Alberta
T0M 2H0
Phone: 403.844.3368
Bull trout, "Dolly Varden", cutthroat, brown trout, brook trout, Rocky Mountain whitefish.
Cheechako Cabins
Box 47
2 Grouse Meadow Lane
Nordegg, Alberta
T0M 2H0
Phone: 403.721.2230
Located in Nordegg on the eastern slopes of the Alberta Rocky Mountains.
Rocky Mountain House
Prairie Creek Provincial Recreation AreaSite 3, Box 50, RR2
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
T4T 2A2
Phone: 403.845.7009
Recreation area contains a campground, a group use area & day use area.
Fish Lake Provincial Recreational Area
Site 147 Comp 2 RR 4
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
T4T 2A4
Phone: 403.721.3975
Fax: 403.721.3930
A beautiful mountain lake with crystal-clear water & excellent fishing.
St. Paul
Lakeland Adventure ToursBox 666
St Paul, Alberta
T0A 3A0
Phone: 780.645.8111
780.614.2220
Discover Northeastern Alberta at its finest. Unique experiences for the photographer, naturalist, sportsman and adventure seekers. Exciting year-round fishing for northern pike, walleye, perch, rainbow trout and numerous other fresh water species.
Sundre
Panther River Adventures Inc.Box 415
Eckville, Alberta
T0M 0X0
Phone: 403.637.2920
403.746.2841
Fax: 403.637.2920
The camp is southwest of the town of Sundre. Nestled along the banks of the Panther River, a 45 minute scenic drive from Sundre. Well-known for their excellence in guided fishing and backcountry hunting experiences. From the base camp, travel to their top camp, a favourite for those who enjoy the high country atmosphere.
Whitecourt
Carson-Pegasus Provincial ParkBox 305
Whitecourt, Alberta
T7S 1N5
Phone: 780.778.2664
One of Alberta's most popular trout fishing spots. Its shoreline seawall provides excellent fishing opportunities.
Alberta Fishing Licence Fees
All persons sportfishing in Alberta are required to hold a Sportfishing License, with the exceptions of youths under 16 years of age, Alberta residents aged 65 and older, and First Nations peoples. In addition to the Sport Fishing License, a special license is also required for sturgeon sportfishing. Licenses may be purchased at private license issuers throughout the province.
Licence fees are based on where an angler resides. Anglers are classified as either Residents or Non-residents. A Resident is a person whose primary residence is in Canada, and is either a Canadian citizen or Landed Immigrant or has lived in Canada for the immediately preceding 12 months. A Non-resident is a person who does not reside in Canada.
Fees are in Canadian dollars and do not include the six percent (6%) federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). Before purchasing any licence, a person must hold a valid Wildlife Identification Number (WIN). You can apply for your number at the same time you purchase your licence. The WIN costs $8.00 and is valid for five years.
