Fishing in Edmonton & North Central Alberta
Explore fishing in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta of Alberta. North Saskatchewan River, Lac Ste. Anne, Pigeon Lake
The North Saskatchewan River through Edmonton offers excellent walleye, northern pike, goldeye, and lake sturgeon fishing within the city.
1. North Saskatchewan River (Edmonton)
EdmontonThe North Saskatchewan River through Edmonton offers excellent walleye, northern pike, goldeye, and lake sturgeon fishing within the city.
Boat Launch: North Saskatchewan River →
2. Lac Ste. Anne (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Lac Ste. Anne, AlbertaLac Ste. Anne is one of Alberta's premier walleye lakes, with fish in the 2-5 pound range common. The lake also offers excellent northern pike and perch fishing.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
3. Pigeon Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Pigeon Lake, AlbertaPigeon Lake offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing with healthy populations of both species.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
4. Lesser Slave Lake (Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Lesser Slave Lake, AlbertaLesser Slave Lake offers world-class walleye, northern pike, and lake whitefish fishing. The lake is famous for its ice fishery.
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
5. Lake Wabamun (Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch)
Lake Wabamun, AlbertaLake Wabamun offers northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch fishing. The lake is a popular family destination.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
6. Battle Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Battle Lake, AlbertaBattle Lake offers walleye, northern pike, and perch fishing in a scenic central Alberta lake.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
7. Sylvan Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Sylvan Lake, AlbertaSylvan Lake offers walleye, northern pike, and perch fishing. The lake is a popular summer resort destination.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
8. Gull Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Gull Lake, AlbertaGull Lake offers walleye, northern pike, and perch fishing in central Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
9. Buffalo Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Buffalo Lake, AlbertaBuffalo Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in a large shallow lake.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
10. Moose Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Moose Lake, AlbertaMoose Lake offers walleye, northern pike, and perch fishing in eastern Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
11. Muriel Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Muriel Lake, AlbertaMuriel Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in eastern Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
Boat Launch: Muriel Lake M.D. Park Boat Launch →
12. Elinor Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Elinor Lake, AlbertaElinor Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the Lakeland region.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
Boat Launch: McGuffin Lake south dock →
13. Skeleton Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout)
Skeleton Lake, AlbertaSkeleton Lake offers rainbow trout and northern pike fishing.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
14. Hastings Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Hastings Lake, AlbertaHastings Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
15. Miquelon Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout)
Miquelon Lake, AlbertaMiquelon Lake offers rainbow trout and northern pike fishing in Miquelon Lake Provincial Park.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
16. Jackfish Lake (Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Yellow Perch)
Jackfish Lake, AlbertaJackfish Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in west-central Alberta.
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
17. Whitefish Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Whitefish)
Whitefish Lake, AlbertaWhitefish Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in eastern Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
18. Frog Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Frog Lake, AlbertaFrog Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the Lakeland region.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
19. Primrose Lake (AB side)
Cold Lake areaThe Alberta side of Primrose Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing.
20. Amisk Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Amisk Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
21. Angle Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Angle Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
22. Barreyre Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Barreyre Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
Boat Launch: Muriel Lake M.D. Park Boat Launch →
23. Bearhills Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Bearhills Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
24. Beaver Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Beaver Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
Boat Launch: McGuffin Lake south dock →
25. Beaverhill Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Beaverhill Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
Boat Launch: Beaverhill Lake →
26. Big Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Big Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
Boat Launch: Emily Murphy Park Canoe Launch →
27. Bonnie Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Bonnie Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
28. Buck Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Buck Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
29. Christina Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Christina Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
30. Coal Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Coal Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
31. Driedmeat Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Driedmeat Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
32. Ethel Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Ethel Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
Boat Launch: Cold Lake Marina →
33. Ewing Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Ewing Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
34. Formby Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Formby Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
35. Frank Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Frank Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
36. Gadsby Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Gadsby Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
37. Ipiatik Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Ipiatik Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
38. Isle Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Isle Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
39. Jessie Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Jessie Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
Boat Launch: Muriel Lake M.D. Park Boat Launch →
40. Lessard Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Lessard Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
41. Lower Mann Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Lower Mann Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
Boat Launch: Lower Mann Lake →
42. Nakamun Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Nakamun Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
43. Pinehurst Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Pinehurst Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
Boat Launch: McGuffin Lake south dock →
44. Red Deer Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Red Deer Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
45. Sauer Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Sauer Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
46. Soda lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Soda lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
47. Sounding Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Sounding Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
48. Telford Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Telford Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
49. Touchwood Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Touchwood Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
Boat Launch: Jackson Lake dock →
50. Tucker Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Tucker Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
Boat Launch: Cold Lake Marina →
51. Twin Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Twin Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
52. Upper Mann Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Upper Mann Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
Boat Launch: Upper Mann Lake →
53. Wabamun Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Wabamun Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
54. Wizard Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Wizard Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
55. Wolf Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch)
Wolf Lake, AlbertaPopular fishing lake in the Edmonton & North Central Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Lake Whitefish & Cisco · Limit: 10 combined
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
Fishing Tips for the Edmonton & North Central Alberta
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid fishing licence for your province — buy online before heading out.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Alberta; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Edmonton & North Central Alberta waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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