Hard-striking ambush predator available in nearby reservoirs and slower backwaters. Great option when you want a change from trout.
Where to Catch: Glenmore Reservoir, Chestermere Lake, Ghost Lake, and slower reaches downstream; weed beds, bays, and points.
Best Time to Fish: Ice-off through early summer, and again in fall as water cools.
| Season | Activity |
|---|---|
| Spring (Mar–May) | Excellent post-spawn in shallow bays; spoons, spinnerbaits, jerkbaits. |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Good early/late; go deeper or troll in mid-day heat. |
| Fall (Sep–Nov) | Very good; big swimbaits/spoons as fish feed up. |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Fair to good on weed edges with large deadbait tip-ups. |
Peak Season: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct.
Tackle & Tips
Lures: 4–6″ spoons, spinnerbaits, jerkbaits, swimbaits.
Bait: Large deadbait/live bait where legal.
Leaders: 12–18″ steel or 40–60 lb fluoro.
Gear: Med-heavy/heavy rods; 30–50 lb braid or 15–20 lb mono.
