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Fishing in Banff & Jasper Rockies

Explore fishing in the Banff & Jasper Rockies of Alberta. Bow River, Maligne Lake, Pyramid Lake, Athabasca River, Sunwap

The Bow River in Banff National Park offers cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, and bull trout fishing in stunning mountain scenery.

1. Bow River (Headwaters)

Banff National Park

The Bow River in Banff National Park offers cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, and bull trout fishing in stunning mountain scenery.

Boat Launch: Bow River →

2. Maligne Lake (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)

Jasper National Park

Maligne Lake offers rainbow trout and brook trout fishing in one of the most photographed lakes in the Canadian Rockies.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Pyramid Lake (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)

Jasper

Pyramid Lake offers rainbow trout and brook trout fishing with a stunning mountain backdrop.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Athabasca River (Jasper)

Jasper National Park

The Athabasca River in Jasper offers rainbow trout, bull trout, and Arctic grayling fishing in the heart of the Rockies.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Sunwapta River (Rainbow Trout)

Icefields Parkway

The Sunwapta River offers rainbow trout and bull trout fishing along the Icefields Parkway.

Boat Launch: Sunwapta River →

6. Peyto Lake (Cutthroat Trout)

Icefields Parkway

Peyto Lake is a stunning turquoise lake offering cutthroat trout fishing at Bow Summit.

Boat Launch: Peyto Lake →

7. Lake Louise (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout)

Banff National Park

Lake Louise offers lake trout and rainbow trout fishing in one of the most beautiful mountain settings in the world.

Boat Launch: Lake Louise →

8. Moraine Lake (Cutthroat Trout)

Banff National Park

Moraine Lake offers cutthroat trout fishing in a stunning valley of the Ten Peaks.

Boat Launch: Moraine Lake →

9. Minnewanka Lake (Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout)

Banff

Lake Minnewanka offers lake trout, rainbow trout, and brown trout fishing in Banff National Park's largest lake.

Boat Launch: Lake Minnewanka →

10. Two Jack Lake (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)

Banff

Two Jack Lake offers rainbow trout and brook trout fishing with beautiful mountain views.

Boat Launch: Lake Minnewanka →

11. Johnson Lake (Rainbow Trout)

Banff

Johnson Lake offers rainbow trout fishing in a popular Banff-area lake.

Boat Launch: Johnson Lake →

12. Spray River (Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout)

Banff area

The Spray River offers cutthroat trout and rainbow trout fishing.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Cascade River (Cutthroat Trout)

Banff area

The Cascade River offers cutthroat trout and bull trout fishing.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Sawback Lake (Cutthroat Trout)

Banff backcountry

Sawback Lake offers cutthroat trout fishing in the Banff backcountry.

Boat Launch: Lake Minnewanka →

15. Fish Lakes (Cutthroat Trout)

Banff backcountry

The Fish Lakes in Banff's backcountry offer cutthroat trout fishing for hikers.

Boat Launch: Fish Lakes →

16. Athabasca Falls (Rainbow Trout)

Jasper

The Athabasca River below Athabasca Falls offers rainbow and bull trout fishing in a dramatic canyon setting.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Whistler Creek (Brook Trout)

Jasper

Whistler Creek offers brook trout fishing.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Medicine Lake (Rainbow Trout)

Jasper

Medicine Lake offers rainbow trout fishing in Jasper National Park. The lake is known for its disappearing water phenomenon.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Beauvert Lake (Rainbow Trout)

Jasper

Beauvert Lake offers rainbow trout fishing.

Boat Launch: Beauvert Lake →

20. Annette Lake (Rainbow Trout)

Jasper

Annette Lake offers rainbow trout fishing in a popular Jasper-area lake with a beach.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Abraham Lake (Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Brown Trout)

Abraham Lake, Alberta

Popular fishing lake in the Banff & Jasper Rockies region of Alberta.

Boat Launch: Abraham Lake →

22. Adolphus Lake (Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Brown Trout)

Adolphus Lake, Alberta

Popular fishing lake in the Banff & Jasper Rockies region of Alberta.

Boat Launch: Adolphus Lake →

23. Bow Lake (Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Brown Trout)

Bow Lake, Alberta

Popular fishing lake in the Banff & Jasper Rockies region of Alberta.

Boat Launch: Bow Lake →

24. Brûlé Lake (Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Brown Trout)

Brûlé Lake, Alberta

Popular fishing lake in the Banff & Jasper Rockies region of Alberta.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Glacier Lake (Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Brown Trout)

Glacier Lake, Alberta

Popular fishing lake in the Banff & Jasper Rockies region of Alberta.

Boat Launch: Glacier Lake →

26. Hector Lake (Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Brown Trout)

Hector Lake, Alberta

Popular fishing lake in the Banff & Jasper Rockies region of Alberta.

Boat Launch: Hector Lake →

27. Hidden Lake (Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Brown Trout)

Hidden Lake, Alberta

Popular fishing lake in the Banff & Jasper Rockies region of Alberta.

Boat Launch: Hidden Lake →

28. Lake Agnes (Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Brown Trout)

Lake Agnes, Alberta

Popular fishing lake in the Banff & Jasper Rockies region of Alberta.

Boat Launch: Lake Agnes →

29. Lake Annette (Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Brown Trout)

Lake Annette, Alberta

Popular fishing lake in the Banff & Jasper Rockies region of Alberta.

Boat Launch: Lake Annette →