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 |
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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.