Rainbow Trout


Popular stocked gamefish in ponds, lakes, and some streams around Edmonton.

Where to Catch: Stocked ponds and small lakes; occasional stream populations.

Best Time to Fish: Spring and fall when water is cool; early/late in summer.

Season Activity
Spring (Mar–May) Excellent in stocked waters; spinners, spoons, and flies produce well.
Summer (Jun–Aug) Fair; fish early morning and late evening; go deep during mid-day.
Fall (Sep–Nov) Excellent; active feeding before winter; flies, spinners, and bait all work.
Winter (Dec–Feb) Good ice fishing; small jigs and bait.

Peak Season: April–June and September–October.

Tackle & Tips
Lures: Small spoons, inline spinners, flies.
Bait: Worms, corn, salmon eggs.
Leaders: 4–8 lb mono or fluoro.
Gear: Ultralight spinning or fly gear.