Fishing in Southern Alberta
Explore fishing in the Southern Alberta of Alberta. Bow River, Oldman River, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cypress Hills
The Bow River below the Bassano Dam offers world-class brown trout and rainbow trout fishing. The river's nutrient-rich waters produce fast-growing trout.
1. Bow River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Lethbridge to Medicine HatThe Bow River below the Bassano Dam offers world-class brown trout and rainbow trout fishing. The river's nutrient-rich waters produce fast-growing trout.
2. Oldman River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Pincher Creek to LethbridgeThe Oldman River offers excellent rainbow trout, brown trout, and bull trout fishing. The river flows through the beautiful Porcupine Hills.
3. Waterton Lakes National Park (Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout)
Waterton ParkWaterton Lakes offers rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and mountain whitefish fishing in a stunning Rocky Mountain setting.
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Waterton Harbour →
4. Cypress Hills (Alberta side)
Cypress Hills ParkCypress Hills Interprovincial Park offers rainbow trout fishing in stocked ponds and lakes at Alberta's highest elevation.
5. St. Mary River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Cardston areaThe St. Mary River offers rainbow trout and brown trout fishing in southern Alberta. The river flows from the Rocky Mountains.
6. Belly River (Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Cardston areaThe Belly River offers rainbow trout and cutthroat trout fishing in the Waterton region.
7. Crowsnest River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Crowsnest PassThe Crowsnest River is a world-class trout stream offering rainbow and brown trout fishing in a scenic mountain valley.
Boat Launch: Power boat launch →
8. Castle River (Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Castle Mountain areaThe Castle River offers excellent rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing in the Castle Wildland Provincial Park.
9. Livingstone River (Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Livingstone areaThe Livingstone River offers cutthroat trout and rainbow trout fishing in the eastern slopes of the Rockies.
10. Carbondale River (Cutthroat Trout)
Carbondale areaThe Carbondale River offers cutthroat trout fishing in the Castle region of southern Alberta.
11. Pincher Creek (Rainbow Trout)
Pincher Creek areaPincher Creek offers rainbow trout fishing in the foothills of southern Alberta.
12. Lee Lake (Rainbow Trout)
Lee Lake, AlbertaLee Lake offers rainbow trout fishing in a stocked prairie lake.
13. Park Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch)
Park Lake, AlbertaPark Lake offers rainbow trout, northern pike, and yellow perch fishing.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Yellow Perch · Limit: 15
Boat Launch: Popson Park Boat Launch →
14. Keho Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Keho Lake, AlbertaKeho Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in southern Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
15. Tyrrell Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Tyrrell Lake, AlbertaTyrrell Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in a large prairie reservoir.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
16. Eagle Lake (Southern AB)
Eagle Lake, AlbertaEagle Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in southern Alberta.
17. St. Mary Reservoir (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye)
St. Mary Reservoir, AlbertaSt. Mary Reservoir offers walleye, northern pike, and rainbow trout fishing.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
Boat Launch: St Mary PRA Boat Launch →
18. Waterton Reservoir (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout)
Waterton Reservoir, AlbertaWaterton Reservoir offers rainbow trout and northern pike fishing.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
Boat Launch: Waterton Reservoir →
19. 16 1/2 Mile Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
16 1/2 Mile Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
20. 49 Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
49 Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
21. 51 Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
51 Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
22. 54 Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
54 Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
23. 55 Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
55 Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
24. Abraham Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
Abraham Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
25. Adamson Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
Adamson Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
26. Adolphus Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
Adolphus Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
27. Adrian Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
Adrian Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
28. African Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
African Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Cold Lake Marina →
29. Agar Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
Agar Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
30. Agnes Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
Agnes Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
31. Aguhway Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
Aguhway Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
32. A-H Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
A-H Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
33. Akamina Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
Akamina Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
34. Akasu Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
Akasu Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
35. À la Pêche Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
À la Pêche Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
36. Alba Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
Alba Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
37. Albert Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
Albert Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
38. Albright Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
Albright Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
39. Alderson Lake (Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish)
Alderson Lake, AlbertaNamed lake in the Southern Alberta region of Alberta.
- Northern Pike · Limit: 3
- Walleye & Sauger · Limit: 3 (or up to 12 under Special Harvest Licence)
- Mountain Whitefish · Limit: 5
Fishing Tips for the Southern 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 Southern 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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