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Detailed maps, location and access points and stocking data for the Eastern Slopes Region of Alberta. Great resource for businesses in the area, along with interviews of fishing resorts and outfitters, check it out!!

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  • Eastern Slopes

    ALBERTA

    BOW RIVER BROWN TROUT

    aFish stocking on pp. 32-342016

    LEARN MORE, SIGN-UP & DOWNLOAD

    AnglersAtlas.com

    GET OUR NEW APP FREE!

    Cover shot submitted by Mike Robertson, winner of the 2016 photo contest. See all our winners online and read their amazing stories.

    2nd EDITION

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  • Page 4Eastern Slopes Fishing 2016 Free maps at www.AnglersAtlas.com

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    Albertas Eastern Slopes re-gion, an area spanning 90,000 sq. km, encompasses the Rocky Mountains and foothills country, which make up the provinces best trout fishing.

    From the American border in the south, the region follows the Brit-ish Columbia border along the west of the province for almost 1000 km north until reaching the Peace country. This expan-sive region includes the cities of Lethbridge, Calgary, Canmore, Hinton, Whitecourt, and Grande Prairie. A handful of famed fly angling rivers notably the Crowsnest, Bow, Ram and Little Smoky emerge from countless tributar-ies fed by snow and ice from the mountains.

    Broad ridges and rolling hills of aspen, spruce and lodge-pole pine overlook these wa-tersheds. The foothills pro-

    vide some unusually quick transitions from mountains to prairies,

    providing anglers with stunning scenery to pho-

    tograph their trophy fish.

    Anglers Atlas users can post pictures of their catch-

    es online at www.An-glersAtlas.com.Cold, clear mountain streams favour cut-throat, bull, brook and rainbow trout.

    Upper Kananaskis Lake, situated below the rugged peaks of the continental divide, is an especially beautiful lake for trout fishing in the mountains.The northern part of the region is popular for Arctic grayling, and Rocky Mountain whitefish are often caught as well, especially near Rocky Mountain House and Hinton.The Anglers Atlas has exciting news! We now have a mobile app with all the functionality of our website and more! Download free for iOS and Android!

    EastErn slopEs

    EASTERN SLOPESFISHING 2016

    PublisherSean Simmons

    Production: Kathy Buhler, Ja-mie Svendsen, Alison Warner

    Contributors:Rob Bassarab, Thomas Cut-more, Kevin Dergez, Jason Hooper Del Ramage, Gerry Williscroft

    Advertising sales, printing and distribution managed by Glacier Media Inc.

    Eastern Slopes Fishing 2016 is part of The Anglers Atlas and is owned by Goldstream Publish-ing Inc.

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    Towering canyons, high mountain passes and exquisite natural vistas will greet you on a trip to Radium Hot Springs BC. Nothing can beat a soak in our world-famous hot springs after a great day of fishing. Clear water streams, stocked mountain lakes, and a variety of flowing wrivers make Radium worth being discovered.

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    Rock Lake is a spectacular destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds with its abundant wildlife, birdwatch-ing, trails and wildflowers in the provincial recreation area. Fishing adds to its appeal.Whitefish and lake trout are most sought, and rainbow trout, burbot and northern pike can also be found here. When fishing for lake trout in warmer weather, it is best to try early in the morning, or just after dusk. Lake trout like to be in cooler water in the range of 10C. Drop-off areas are good places to start. When trolling, go slow-ly. Try to troll only fast enough for your lure tork

    .

    Silver and blue combinations are good colours to try, as well as Williams Warbler and Loco spoons. Jigging is worthwhile for tar-getting burbot, using a Little Cleo or Krok. In fact, many anglers will hook burbot when ice fishing for lake trout.

    Troll spoons or jig near the bottom, but not on the bottom. Burbot prefer the depths and cooler water.

    LAKE ACCESS

    Rock Lake is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, north-west of Hinton. Follow Hwy. 16 west for eight kilometres to the junction of Hwy. 40. Turn right and continue 37 km until reaching a gravel road on the left side. Follow this road for about 35 km. There is a boat launch and overnight camping.

    Surface Area 215 Hectares (531

    Acres)

    Maximum Depth 28 metres (91 feet)

    Elevation 1,387 metres (4,161

    feet)

    Survey Date Unknown

    Contour Units Feet

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    525 - 1st Avenue NE, Airdrie, 403.948.2040127 - 1st Street SE, Black Diamond, 403.933.4954107 Elk Run Boulevard, Canmore, 403.678.4660976 - 1st Avenue West, Cardston, 403.653.3812412 - 1st Street W., Cochrane, 403.932.2086148 Crowfoot Gate NW, Calgary, 403.239.94493421 - 50th Street, Drayton Valley, 780.542.26614917 - 50th Avenue, Evansburg, 780.727.4442101 - 1st Avenue, Fox Creek, 780.622.4254

    8525 - 109 Street, Grande Prairie, 780.539.7400364 Drinnan Way, Hinton, 780.865.2421900 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary, 403.282.9271401 Centre Avenue, Okotoks, 403.938.65681359 Hunter Street, Pincher Creek, 403.627.33302909 Richmond Road SW, Calgary, 403.242.15364535 - 44th Street, Rocky Mountain House, 403.844.84733735 Caxton Street, Whitecourt, 780.778.6367Bay 4 - 5622 Burbank Crescent SE, Calgary, 403.287.1770

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    Bow RiveR

    While some of the most famous and best fishing spots are right outside the back door, the Bow River is still a bit of a mystery. Even those who fish it daily say that it can be variable at times.Thomas Cutmore, Calgary fish-ing guide and owner of Must Be Nice Drift Company, says that the size of the fish is probably the rivers only consistent attribute. The river is known for its great fish and great unpredictability.The best advice I can give is to

    concentrate on parts of the river with character -- variations in depth, cur-rent speed and direction, bottom type and surface type.Cutmore says that anglers need to be especially versatile. Dry flies, nymphs and streamers are generally the best bet for brown trout, he says, and use equipment some-what heavier than for lake fishing. If youre fishing from shore, he suggests a mid-weight setup. In a boat, you could take along both a lighter and a heavier weight. Go heavy because these are not your standard size trout, and they fight hard.Early spring can be a tricky time for brown trout. Their eyesight is very good, and usually they take cover and wait for food. When the water is murky, as in the spring, theyll emerge. Nymph patterns can be very effective

    then. I n t o e a r l y s ummer, trout will head for cover. Cutmore says that Streamers are great all year, but especially into early summer. At this time of year the fish often hold very close to the banks,

    making early summer the best time for pounding the banks from a drift boat. He adds that you need to get right in close, within inches of the banks, when you cast. Retrieve your fly, just a few feet before being recast.Further into the summer, your techniques will change. The Caddis, Blue Winged Olive and Pale Morning Dun hatches are unparalleled for producing large trout, and lots of them. The mid-season hopper hatch offers some very exhilarating and explosive surface action, Cutmore advises. Runs, or any water over 6 inch-es deep right next to the bank will hold trout and drifting a Daves or Letort Hopper along the grass will quickly erupt in a splashy battle. Depending on the time of year and conditions, you will have the opportunity to fish streamers, nymphs and dry flies all in the same day for large, strong fish.There are several fishing guide services who offer trips exclu-sively on the Bow River, and these people are ideally suited to

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    ly and productively, even if youre a seasoned Bow River angler. Thomas Cutmore offers one such service with Must Be Nice

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    Drift Company in Calgary. Cutmore can take you out for a full day or a half day trip.As well, he offers some in-depth suggestions and insight on his website. See thebowriver.com/calgary_to_carseland_and_down_stream.htm for his blog, fishing reports and descriptions of his services.

    RIVER ACCESS

    The Calgary to Carseland section of the Bow River is famous for incredible fishing. In this stretch of the river, there are several standard locations for put-in and take-out, giving you choices for your trips from a couple of hours to a full day on the water. These are labelled on the map, and described in the table on the left.The upper section of the river, from Kananaskis to Calgary, offers some of the worlds best back stream fishing. That sec-tion offers an entirely different character of fishing than the urban lower section. (Look for this feature on our website in the

    near future!)

    BOW RIVER HOT SPOTS1)

    Blackfoot Trail Launch

    Located under Cushing Bridge on Blackfoot Trail. A good launch point because it has a wide and slow section of water, but also some great holes and faster sec-tions. This spot is an ideal starting point if the lower part of the river is blown out.

    2)Glenmore Trail, Graves Landing

    Under Graves Bridge on Glenmore Trail. People often start their day trips here. Between Graves Landing and Fish Creek Park its about 14 km, with lots of places to get out and wade or shore fish.

    3)Fish Creek Park

    Located at the south end of Fish Creek Park. This section of river to Policemans Flats has some great runs and deeper holes. This section is only 8 km long, and is perfect for a quick trip. Evenings are especially nice for fly fishers on this stretch.

    4)Policemans Flats

    East of Deerfoot Trail on Dunbow Rd. From here to the next launch point is about 23 km. This section of the river features some twisty, faster sections, sev-eral riffles and holes, and some places to get out and wade. Known for large fish, this launch is one of the busier sections of the river.

    5)McKinnon Flats

    This is the take-out point for day drifts from Fish Creek or Policemans Flats. Its also a good spot to start a day long trip to Johnsons Island (Carseland Weir). There is a good day-use area. This part of the river has good fishing both up and downstream. At dusk, cast to trout with Caddis patterns. To get here, head east on Hwy 22X, then south on Range Road. 274.

    6) Legacy Island

    This launch is on the north bank. Legacy Island is one take-out spot if youre coming from McKinnon Flats. There are good spots for fishing on foot just upstream of here because the river is slower. There are lots of good runs and holes around here. This is also a really good spot for evening fishing.

    7)Carseland Weir

    Carseland Weir is the last spot for a take-out. Its also a logical stopping point from a full day starting at McKinnon Flats. Right around here, the landscape and the river both change. Fishing is particularly excellent around this spot. If you want to start here, you can do a full day trip to The Reserve and back (the Blackfoot Reserve has no public land access to the river). At this point, there is less fishing pressure.

  • Page 10Eastern Slopes Fishing 2016 Free maps at www.AnglersAtlas.com

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    Birch lakE

    Birch Lake, south of Rocky Mountain House, is known as a great ice fishing lake for brook trout, though anglers can find quality fishing year-round. Brook trout are generally a cool-water species. They are more active from late fall into early winter, but fishing can be uncertain at this time of year.In contrast, January or February are better times of year because b r o o k -ies tend to be more ac-tive than

    other trout during the winter.Spawning activity takes place around October.Summer fishing for brook trout can be more challenging. Spoons are attractive choices since their wobbling motion captures their interests. For larger trout, minnow-shaped

    lures are good choices.

    LAKE ACCESS

    Birch Lake lies south of Rocky Mountain House. Follow Hwy. 22 for 37 km to the junction with Hwy. 54. Turn left and continue for an-other five kilometres to a side road on the right. This is the turnoff to Burnstick Lake and it also leads to Birch Lake. Continue for about 10 km to an oil and gas service road on the right that leads to the lake.

    Innisfree Recreation Park offers unserviced

    campsites.

    Surface Area 29 Hectares

    (71 Acres)

    Maximum Depth 9 metres (30 feet)

    Elevation (ASL) 732 metres (2,401 feet)

    Survey Date Unknown

    Contour Units Metres

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    Burnstick lakE

    Popular Burnstick Lake (also spelled Burntstick) is home to walleye, yel-low perch and northern pike. Be sure to bring a boat, though, as there is little to no shore access apart from the boat launch. Fishing can be b o u n t i f u l here,

    though it may take some figuring to land some of the larger ones. For beginners, Burnstick Lake is a great place to learn skills. The lake is not stocked and there is a limit of five perch and one pike over 63 cm. For walleye, it is catch-and-release only. Four-pound walleye caught on the same perch Rapella for hookin all the pike, reads a comment on the Anglers At-las website, www.anglersat-las.com/lake/101827.

    The post continues: Catch em and let em go, you old boys. Even if your mouth does water at the thought of eating them. [Walleye] are way more fun to catch than the pike, so put em back! They just keep getting bigger every year! LAKE ACCESS

    Located south of Rocky Mountain House. Follow Hwy. 22 for 37 km to the junc-tion with Hwy. 54. Turn left

    and c o n -

    tinue five km to a side road on

    the right, which is the turnoff to Burnstick Lake. Follow this road for 15 km as it passes the eastern shore of the lake.There is a campground on Burnstick Lake with 63 sites and potable water, open from May to October. For reserva-tions, call 403-722-3456.

    Maximum Depth 18 metres (60 feet)

    Elevation (ASL) 1,191 metres (3,907 feet)

    Survey Date August 1971

    Contour Units Feet

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    Located within Chain Lakes Provincial Park, this res-ervoir provides fabulous fish-ing opportunities for numer-ous species of trout: rainbow, brook, bull, and cutthroat. While the Chain Lakes are heavily stocked some of the heaviest in the province with around 100,000 rainbow trout released in 2015 the popu-larity of these lakes means that most of the fish are in the smaller range of about 12 inches. What the fish lack in size, how-ever, is made up for by their abundance. These trout are ea-ger to bite. Brook trout are also caught in the lakes, migrating through Willow Creek. Combined, the brook and rain-bow stock make for reasonable assurance of success. Remem-ber, though, at-risk bull trout must be released in good con-dition.Fly fishing is rewarding on Chain Lakes. Leeches, Cad-dis and Dragonflies can all be good choices when targetting trout.

    Lures such as spinners and spoons are good hardware choices for consistent catches. If you are trolling in these lakes, bear in mind the speed restriction of 12 km/h.Use of bait fish is not permit-ted in any water in the drain-age basin, and no bait of any sort is allowed in streams.All streams in the basin are closed to fishing from No-vember through May. That said, Anglers frequent the Chain Lakes in large numbers during the winter to make the most of the lakes ice fishing oppor-tunities. In streams, no rainbow or cut-throat trout under 25 cm may be kept.

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    Surface Area 321 Hectares

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    Maximum Depth 10 metres (34 feet)

    Elevation (ASL) 1,301 metres (4,270 feet)

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    The reservoir was named for the three chain lakes that nearly filled the area. The park lies within Canadas last large expanse of mostly undisturbed montane landscape between the Rocky Mountains and Porcupine Hills.

    There are a wide variety of birds in the montane landscape, as well as scenic views of the Livingsone Mountain Range.

    Anglers Atlas members coffie and techcd have posted several map markers on the Chain Lakes map page. They note that the north end can be weedy, and that theres great fishing at the south end. As well, reports and photos all suggest that there is a great deal of good shore access, which means that you dont have to have a boat to enjoy fabulous fishing. Check out the information at an-glersatlas.com/lake/101834.Regulations are different for Chain Lakes North and Chain Lakes South, so be sure to check before heading out.

    LAKE ACCESS

    The reservoir is about a 90-minute drive from Calgary along Hwy. 22, other-wise known as the historic Cow-boy Trail.

    Drive approximately 75 km south of the city, and Hwy. 22 runs along the eastern boundary of Chain Lakes Provincial Park at the south end of the lake.

    There are 124 campsites with pic-nic tables, firepits, and a day-use area. Only communal firepits are provided due to the dry conditions of the area.

    The campsite accommodates 15-20 RVs. Some campsites have power available.

    The boat launch is located just west of Loop A, although boats are restricted to 12 km/h. Water skiing, tubing and wakeboard-ing are prohibited in the Chain Lakes.

    Campsites for single units and groups can be reserved in advance. Visit the Al-berta Parks website at www.albertaparks.ca for more information or for maps.

    Chain Lakes south

    Surface Area 321 Hectares

    (793 Acres)

    Maximum Depth 10 metres (34 feet)

    Elevation (ASL) 1,301 metres (4,270 feet)

    Survey Date Unknown

    Contour Units Feet

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    chip lakE

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    Surface Area 73 sq. km

    Maximum Depth 3.6 metres (10.8 feet)

    Elevation (ASL) 792 metres (2.376 feet)

    Survey Date Unknown

    Contour Units Feet

    QUICK FACTSPike and burbot are the big draws to Chip Lake.

    Concentrate on the river inlet and outlet. Pike love the shallows if there is an easy meal, and spring is an excellent time to get in on this action. Later in the season, work on the weed beds. Pike will hang out there, waiting to ambush their prey. Make sure the line is tough enough for these sharp-toothed strikers.

    For burbot, small fish and aquatic insects are the order of the day. Winter ice fishing is ideal for burbot. Regulations for Chip Lake allow dead fish for bait. Minnows are a good choice for pike and burbot.

    Check out the Anglers Atlas page for Chip Lake. Several members have posted markers that show the location of hot spots, as well as some awesome fishing tips! See anglersatlas.com/lake/101841.

    LAKE ACCESS

    Chip Lake Park is located about halfway between Ed-monton and Edson near the com-munity of Wildwood. Turn north off of Hwy. 16 on Green Court Road (Range Road 92) to Township Road 544 and then 8 km west until reaching Chip Lake Park.

    With more than 1600 lakes and rivers within 100km radius of PG your sure to hook a bite!

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    Surface Area 826 Hectares (2,016

    Acres)

    Maximum Depth 2.5 metres (8 feet)

    Survey Date Unknown

    Contour Units Feet

    QUICK FACTS

    Cow Lake is known to give up rainbow trout as large as 6-8 lbs. as well as plenty of perch and pike. Del Ramage, owner of Grand-view Stage and Resort at Cow Lake, describes it as an excellent lake for families, the prime rea-son being fishing.

    Perch and pike are the most plen-tiful. In recent years, the lake has been stocked with rainbows and northern pike.Try Jims jigs and maggots for trout. Another option is shrimp. Worms and Powerbait are also worthwhile.

    Fishing for perch is always a treat, and especially so when ice fishing. Try using a small Five of Diamonds with maggots. Also, vary your jib patterns. Sometimes a couple of light bounces is all it will take to get the fish interested, while at other times it takes a little more work. The resort hosts its annual fish-ing derby to coincide with Alber-tas Family Day Free Fishing Weekend.

    LAKE ACCESS

    Cow Lake is located 18 km southwest of Rocky Moun-tain House and approximately 23 km from Red Deer.In Red Deer, drive west on Hwy. 11, the David Thompson High-way, for 78 km un-til reaching Rocky Mountain House. Turn left at 50th Av-enue and left again onto Hwy. 752. Take another left onto Park St., then right onto 59th St. until arriv-ing at the lake. Along with the resort, there is a campground with 110 sites, a boat launch and a swimming area. There is another boat launch at the north end of Cow Lake.

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    crowsnEst lakE

    Big, deep and blue, Crows-nest Lake lies just east of the Continental Divide and the Alberta-B.C. border, flanked by CP Rail on one shore and Hwy. 3 on the other.Lake trout, rainbow and whitefish inhabit the lake, though on s o m e

    days you might wonder if there is any-thing at all. Crowsnest can be a challenge and can skunk the most deter-mined of anglers. Persistence pays off, though. Catch one of the larger lake trout and the ef-fort is worthwhile.This big lake is practical for boat fishing only or ice fishing in winter. The steeply plung-ing bottom and frequency of strong westerly winds can make wading or casting from shore dangerous.

    Caution is war-ranted on the water,

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    LAKE ACCESS

    Nestled in the Rockies in the Crowsnest Pass, the lake is accessible 150 km west of Le-thbridge along Hwy. 3. Crows-nest Lake is approximately 240 km southwest of Calgary. Take Hwy. 22 south and turn right (west) at the intersection with Hwy. 3. The lake is located on the north side of Hwy. 3. A boat launch is available just off the highway at the southwest end of the lake.

    Surface Area 129 Hectares (320

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    FicklE lakE

    Fickle Lake is a popular destination for outdoor en-thusiasts. Not only is the area a prime location for bird and wildlife habitat, but the fish-ing is superb for northern pike,

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    The lake is great for a family getaway. Fickle Lake is a quiet lake with a boating speed re-striction of 12 km/h.A sandy beach, located near the parking area on the east side, is an inviting treat on a hot day. A walking path connects the park-ing area with the farthest land-ing dock. Pike fishing can be an exciting adventure on Fickle Lake. Pike are fierce predators and often hang around the shallows in search of an easy meal. Try a large Mepps spinner in white, yellow or black. Trolling a heavier spoon in the deeper sections in the fall (as the weeds

    d i e off) can also be an ef-fective tactic. Remember that the pike will follow the food, so as the smaller fish move among the weeds or head deeper, the pike will be nearby. Posts on the Anglers Atlas page for Fickle Lake indicate that the south and west sides, while quite weedy, are perfect habitat for pike and walleye. See more at anglersatlas.com/lake/101883.

    LAKE ACCESS

    From Edson, head south down Hwy. 47 for approximately

    39 km. until reaching Fickle Lake.Fickle Lake has a campground with 41 sites. There are pit toi-lets, a day-use area and firewood available. The campground is closed during winter but the road and the park-ing lot are maintained for easy access. A boat launch, dock, and fish-cleaning stand are available as well as two smaller landing areas.

    Surface Area 54 Hectares (133 Acres)

    Maximum Depth 23 metres (75 feet)

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    Gap Lake is another lake that can challenge the best of anglers, but fishing here is a rewarding pursuit for those with patience.The lake is open year-round and has a limit of two brook trout and five mountain white-fish over 30 cm. Other trout must be released. The lake has a bait ban in effect as well.A culvert under the railway tracks connects Gap Lake to

    the Bow River, so any species in the Bow will more than likely be found in Gap Lake.Spinners and spoons are re-liable. Unweighted buggy leeches on dry line fished in the late afternoon or evening are reported as reliable for most trout.Ice fishing is best in Decem-ber. Winter access is possible through the muskeg flat. Make sure to read through the 2016 fishing regulations to stay up-dated.

    LAKE ACCESS

    This small moun-tain lake is lo-cated roughly 100 kilometres west of Calgary. Follow Hwy. 1 west to Can-more and turn right onto Hwy. 1A. Gap Lake is approximate-ly eight km from the turnoff on the right side of the highway.Summer access is by foot. There is a picnic area near the lake with 10 sites. The day-use area is open year-round.

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    Goldeye Lake is not especial-ly deep. At only three to five feet of depth around the shore perimeter, the lake is a good place to take a belly boat or a canoe. Goldeye is a small lake with crystal-clear water. LAKE ACCESS

    Follow Hwy. 11 west of Rocky Mountain House for about 95 km (eight km past Nordegg) to a side road on the right (north).Turn onto this side road and follow it for roughly three km until reaching Goldeye Lake Recreation Area, with camp-sites and a boat launch avail-able. The campground makes it an attractive spot for families, who visit for the swimming and canoeing as well as the excellent fishing.

    Surface Area 15 Hectares (38 Acres)

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    LAKE ACCESS

    This lake is located north-west of Whitecourt. Follow Hwy. 43 roughly 80 km to Fox Creek and turn right on a side road. The lake is located another eight kilometres along this road. Iosegun Lake Campground is on the eastern shore of the lake, offering overnight camping, wa-tersports, a beach, and a boat launch. For more information on the campground, or for reservations, visit the Town of Fox Creeks website at www.foxcreek.ca.

    Iosegun is a Cree or Stoney word meaning tail or hash. Fur traders and First Nations named it Hash Lake in the early 1900s.

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    kinky and wildhorsE lakEs

    Do not let their small size fool you Kinky and Wildhorse Lakes offer good fishing.

    Regularly stocked with brook trout, brown trout and rain-bows, these lakes are consistent producers and great for kids. None of the lakes in this group are very deep, so if the season is especially warm, they are apt to feel the summer doldrums. Spring and fall are best. If winter ice fishing is pre-ferred, Kinky Lake produces a good supply of brook trout. Be extremely careful, however, as there are parts of this lake that do not freeze well due to springs and faster flowing wa-ter.Wildhorse Lake is also a good choice for ice fishing. Though not stocked with brook trout every year, there are some de-cent-sized fish in this lake.

    The lakes are restricted to electric motors only. There are beaches, but most find the wa-ter too cold for swimming.

    The area also attracts a lot of waterfowl.

    LAKE ACCESS

    These small lakes are west of Hinton. Follow Hwy. 16 for roughly 15 km to a small side road on the right side of the highway. Turn here and follow this side road for about three kilometres

    until reaching Kinky Lake. The road continues to Wildhorse Lake as well. Both lakes are part of the Kinky Wildhorse Recreation Area, which includes overnight camping and a boat launch.

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    lEEs lakE

    Lees Lake, west of Leth-bridge, is open year-round but best fished in spring and fall. The lake is not deep, reaching no more than 45 feet to the bottom, but the lake of-fers ready public access. A pretty lake, nestled in ranch country with a mountain back-drop, Lees is usually one of the first lakes in the region to shed its ice in the spring. Wintertime seems to be when the larger fish trout up to 6 lbs. are more likely hooked. Be wary of the wind, though, which can make icefishing a bit of an ordeal.The lake is stocked annually with 45,000 rainbows, but

    there is a limit of five trout of all species combined. Most reports indicate there are numerous little rainbows in the lake, of approximately 6-10 inches. There are, however, a few deeper holes where larger trout may be found. Trolling or casting spinners of-ten produces trout but power boats are restricted to 5 km/h. Fly fising is popular, too, but can be a challenge due to steep banks and vegetation close to the shore.Caught lots of small fish, good access next to highway, one angler posted on the Anglers Atlas website. Pretty lake with some deep spots. See the

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    From Lethbridge, follow Hwy. 3 west for roughly 110 km to the turnoff for Hwy. 507 at Bermis. Turn left here and Lees Lake is about three kilometres along this road, on the right. The Alberta Conservation Association maintains a fish-ing access and boat launch just off Hwy. 507 at north end of lake.

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    Snipe Lake is a popular spot for ice fishing, and the ac-tion continues consistently all year. Gerry Williscroft of Snipe Lake South Shore Resort says that pike and perch are the big draws. Both species are plentiful and you can almost get them as soon as you drop your line.For perch, Williscroft suggests using small lures during the eve-ning. Try bright colours in low light. Head straight out from the boat launch about 100 metres.A Five of Diamonds or a Red Devil are good choices for pike, although Williscroft remembers how he caught a 13-lb. walleye last summer us-ing a Five of Diamonds. There are several different plac-es on the lake that are especially productive. The southeast corner just out from the spawning area is a good choice. On the east edge, around the corner from the campground, anglers have good luck just out from the commu-nity water plant.The Snipe Lake page on the An-glers Atlas website has lots of pictures, map markers and fish-ing tips. Check it out at anglers-atlas.com/lake/102048.

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    From Edmonton, There are a couple of different ways to get to Snipe Lake. Travel west on Hwy. 16 and turn onto Hwy. 43 to Valleyview. Pass through the town to TWP Road 710 and Range Road 191. If leaving Edmonton by Hwy. 2, pass through the town of High

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    Maximum Depth 6.1 metres (20 feet)

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    The Sturgeon Lake reserve of the Sturgeon Lake Cree First Nation is on the southern shore. The hamlet of Sturgeon Heights is at the western tip of the lake.Youngs Point Provincial Park is on the northern shore of the lake and Williamson Provincial Park lies on the southern shore.

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    on the bottom, but 10-15 feet down.See his full post and more at anglersatlas.com/lake/102063.Swan is a naturally producing lake, but it receives a lot of fishing pressure, particularly in early spring. Ample weed areas afford cover for trout fingerlings and forage for pike and browns. The pike are by far the most challenging.Due to its size, the lake is best suited to smaller boats and there is a speed restriction of 12 km/h. LAKE ACCESS

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    These waterways are home to Rainbow, Bull, Cutthroat and Brook Trout, Dolly Varden, Burbot and Kokanee.Golden is situated on the Columbia River, which includes a vast selection of rivers and streams as its tributaries. These and the numerous lakes that surround Golden, offer fabulous fishing options for spin casting and fly fishing from the shore or boat.Whatever your preferred catch of the day, Golden is the place to enjoy fantastic year-round fishing. The Golden Outdoor Discovery Map shows fishing areas and access roads.View online or order the Outdoor Discovery Map at www.tourismgolden.com/catch

    Located just 3 hours west of Calgary, Golden, BC is an anglers dream with spectacular mountain scenery, glacier fed lakes, rivers and streams.

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    Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist. Base Map Province of Alberta

    Get off the beaten path.

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    These waterways are home to Rainbow, Bull, Cutthroat and Brook Trout, Dolly Varden, Burbot and Kokanee.Golden is situated on the Columbia River, which includes a vast selection of rivers and streams as its tributaries. These and the numerous lakes that surround Golden, offer fabulous fishing options for spin casting and fly fishing from the shore or boat.Whatever your preferred catch of the day, Golden is the place to enjoy fantastic year-round fishing. The Golden Outdoor Discovery Map shows fishing areas and access roads.View online or order the Outdoor Discovery Map at www.tourismgolden.com/catch

    Located just 3 hours west of Calgary, Golden, BC is an anglers dream with spectacular mountain scenery, glacier fed lakes, rivers and streams.

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    Upper Kananaskis Lake, with its twin Lower Kananaskis Lake, are located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, a popular destination for Calgarians. The two lakes are part of a series of natural lakes and res-ervoirs that feed the Bow River and they provide a variety of recreational opportunities.Upper Lake is stocked with cutthroat and bull trout. Historically, it was also stocked with rainbow trout.

    The lake bears a variety of sport fish species, including rainbow, brown, brook, cutthroat, bull and lake trout, as well as Arctic grayling and Dolly Varden. Fishing is often good along the shore, particularly around tribu-taries.Buzz bombs, spoons and Kamloopers work for spincast-ing. Caddis flies are recom-mended for fly anglers. For trolling, use a sink line with

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  • Page 32Eastern Slopes Fishing 2016 Free maps at www.AnglersAtlas.com

    Waterbody Name District Species Released Size

    ALFORD LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 2600 15

    ALLISON LAKE BLAIRMORE RB 1700 26

    ALLISON LAKE BLAIRMORE RB 2000 30

    ALLSTONES LAKE NORDEGG EB 650 7.4

    BATHING LAKE PINCHER CREEK RB 700 26

    BEAUVAIS LAKE PINCHER CREEK RB 23000 15.09

    BEAUVAIS LAKE PINCHER CREEK BT 23000 8.2

    BEAUVAIS LAKE PINCHER CREEK BT 274 35

    BEAVER LAKE SUNDRE RB 2500 22.4

    BEAVER MINES LAKE BLAIRMORE RB 23000 16.6

    BEAVER MINES LAKE BLAIRMORE RB 2500 12.5

    BIRCH LAKE SUNDRE RB 3500 22.4

    BIRCH LAKE SUNDRE EB 5000 22.4

    BIRCH LAKE SUNDRE BT 500 22.5

    BRAZEAU BURROW PIT

    EVANSBURG RB 1500 25

    BURMIS LAKE PINCHER CREEK RB 1000 25

    BURN'S RESERVOIR PINCHER CREEK RB 500 26

    BURN'S RESERVOIR PINCHER CREEK RB 500 30

    BUTCHER LAKE PINCHER CREEK EB 3500 12

    CAMP 9 POND ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 500 25

    CAMP 9 POND ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 407 25

    CHAIN LAKES RE-SERVOIR

    CLARESHOLM RB 15480 16.3

    CHAIN LAKES RE-SERVOIR

    CLARESHOLM RB 15000 14.3

    CHAIN LAKES RE-SERVOIR

    CLARESHOLM RB 19520 17

    CHAIN LAKES RE-SERVOIR

    CLARESHOLM RB 50000 16.3

    COLEMAN FISH AND GAME POND

    BLAIRMORE RB 1600 26

    COTTONWOOD LAKE PINCHER CREEK RB 750 26

    CROSSFIELD TROUT POND

    COCHRANE RB 1400 21.2

    CROWSNEST LAKE BLAIRMORE RB 15000 16.6

    DANDURAND LAKE EDSON RB 1000 17.9

    DEWITT'S POND AIRDRE BT 600 20.6

    2015 EastErn slopEs Fish stockinGWaterbody Name District Species Released Size

    DICKSON TROUT POND

    RED DEER RB 27094 21.57

    DICKSON TROUT POND

    RED DEER RB 2906 21.8

    DOLLARS LAKE VALLEYVIEW RB 3000 21.2

    DOLLARS LAKE VALLEYVIEW BT 500 21.8

    DUNN LAKE EDSON EB 3000 19.2

    ELK CREEK POND ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 500 25

    EMERALD LAKE WHITECOURT EB 2600 20.9

    EMERSON LAKE EDSON RB 2250 18.1

    EMERSON LAKE HIGH RIVER BT 600 20.6

    EMERSON LAKE HIGH RIVER RB 2500 22.3

    FAIRFAX LAKE EDSON RB 10000 19.1

    FIESTA LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 200 19.3

    FIESTA LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 200 19.3

    FIESTA LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 200 18.8

    FOX CREEK POND FOX CREEK RB 500 15.5

    GAP LAKE NORDEGG EB 2000 7.4

    GOLDEYE LAKE NORDEGG RB 10000 10.1

    GRANDE CACHE LAKE

    GRANDE CACHE RB 7500 18.1

    GRANDE CACHE LAKE

    GRANDE CACHE RB 32500 12.8

    GROTTO MOUNTAIN POND

    CANMORE RB 800 23.4

    GROTTO MOUNTAIN POND

    CANMORE RB 800 23.6

    GROTTO MOUNTAIN POND

    CANMORE RB 800 24

    HARLECK POND NORDEGG RB 400 25

    HIGHWAY 40 POND GRANDE PRAIRIE RB 1000 22.4

    HINTON FISH AND GAME POND

    HINTON RB 300 17.9

    IRONSIDE POND ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 500 25

    ISLAND LAKE BLAIRMORE RB 1900 26

    JARVIS CREEK HINTON BT 1000 22.5

    JARVIS CREEK POND HINTON RB 700 17.9

    KAKUT POND SPIRIT RIVER RB 1500 22.4

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    2015 EastErn slopEs Fish stockinGWaterbody Name District Species Released Size

    KINKY LAKE HINTON EB 6882 24

    LAMBERT POND EDSON RB 2000 17.9

    LEES LAKE PINCHER CREEK CT 22 51

    LEES LAKE PINCHER CREEK RB 28000 17.2

    LITTLE BEAVER DAM CARDSTON EB 2500 13

    LOVETT LAKE EDSON RB 1000 17.9

    LOWER CHAMPION LAKE

    COCHRANE RB 300 24

    MARGARET LAKE CANMORE RB 2988 15.2

    MARY GREGG LAKE HINTON RB 4000 7.5

    MAYAN LAKE HINTON RB 2000 13.6

    MCLEAN POND COCHRANE RB 3600 22.8

    MCLEAN POND COCHRANE RB 3500 25.1

    MCLEOD LAKE WHITECOURT RB 27156 17.7

    MCLEOD LAKE WHITECOURT RB 38492 19.6

    MCLEOD LAKE WHITECOURT RB 36327 18.2

    MCLEOD LAKE WHITECOURT RB 27187 16.9

    MCLEOD LAKE WHITECOURT RB 67853 14.5

    MILLERS LAKE EDSON RB 12000 13.7

    MITCHELL LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 4000 14.45

    MITCHELL LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    BT 500 22.26

    MOUNT LORETTE PONDS

    CANMORE RB 800 23.4

    MOUNT LORETTE PONDS

    CANMORE RB 600 23.6

    MOUNT LORETTE PONDS

    CANMORE RB 600 24

    MOUNT LORETTE PONDS

    CANMORE RB 1200 25.1

    MOUNT LORETTE PONDS

    CANMORE RB 800 27.1

    MUSKIKI LAKE EDSON CT 3083 15.1

    MUSKOSEEPI POND GRANDE PRAIRIE RB 500 22.4

    NITON POND EVANSBURG RB 1500 22.4

    NORDEGG POND EAST PIT

    NORDEGG RB 300 25

    NORDEGG POND WEST PIT

    NORDEGG RB 400 25

    OBED LAKE HINTON BT 10723 22.3

    OBED LAKE HINTON BT 4275 22.4

    Waterbody Name District Species Released Size

    PAYNE LAKE CARDSTON RB 170000 10.9

    PAYNE LAKE CARDSTON RB 20000 16.7

    PEPPERS LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    EB 8000 18.88

    PETITE LAKE HINTON RB 2000 17.9

    PHYLLIS LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 10000 16.9

    PHYLLIS LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 54 55

    PHYLLIS LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 200 55

    PIERRE GREYS LAKE #1

    GRANDE CACHE RB 7000 19.9

    PIERRE GREYS LAKE #2

    GRANDE CACHE RB 15000 15.1

    PIERRE GREYS LAKE #3

    GRANDE CACHE EB 4500 22.3

    PIERRE GREYS LAKE #3

    GRANDE CACHE EB 4500 22.2

    PINE POINT BURROW PIT

    FOX CREEK RB 300 15.5

    PIT 24 EDSON RB 750 7.5

    PIT 35 EDSON RB 390 7.5

    PIT 44 EDSON RB 1100 7.5

    PIT 45 EDSON RB 1100 7.5

    ROCKY CHILDRENS POND

    ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 500 25

    SHUNDA (FISH) LAKE NORDEGG RB 20000 18.9

    SHUNDA (FISH) LAKE NORDEGG RB 200 55

    SIBBALD LAKE CANMORE RB 1130 22

    SIBBALD LAKE CANMORE RB 1000 25.1

    SIBBALD MEADOWS POND

    CANMORE RB 2000 22.7

    SIBBALD MEADOWS POND

    CANMORE RB 2000 25.1

    SILKSTONE LAKE EDSON RB 1300 17.9

    SPARROWS EGG LAKE

    CANMORE RB 900 24.2

    SPRING LAKE SPIRIT RIVER RB 6400 19.7

    STRUBEL LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 19000 10.1

    SWAN LAKE VALLEYVIEW RB 30000 15.7

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    2015 EastErn slopEs Fish stockinG

    Stock Species Codes:

    BT Brown Trout

    EB Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

    CT Cutthroat Trout

    RB Rainbow Trout

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    Waterbody Name District Species Released Size

    TAY LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 5000 15.2

    TWIN LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 4550 25

    TWIN LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 1000 19.4

    TWIN LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 60 55

    TWIN LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 1450 16.9

    TWIN LAKE ROCKY MOUN-TAIN HOUSE

    RB 200 55

    TWO LAKES GRANDE PRAIRIE RB 7200 15.1

    UPPER CHAMPION LAKE

    COCHRANE RB 300 24

    UPPER KANANASKIS LAKE

    CANMORE CT 20194 15.2

    UPPER WILDHORSE LAKE

    HINTON EB 2500 7.3

    VALLEYVIEW CHILDRENS POND

    VALLEYVIEW RB 500 22.1

    VICTOR LAKE GRANDE CACHE RB 15000 15.3

    WHITECOURT TOWN POND

    WHITECOURT RB 1500 22.5

    WILDWOOD POND EVANSBURG RB 1500 22.1

    WILDWOOD POND EVANSBURG RB 1500 24.3

    WINCHELL LAKE SUNDRE RB 6000 17.7

    WOLF CREEK POND EDSON RB 750 18.1

    YELLOWHEAD LAKE SUNDRE EB 8700 7.4

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