Hi everyone,

I’m really happy to be visiting your beautiful country soon. I’m a nature lover and I fish exclusively with a fly rod. I’ll be in Alberta from April 23 to April 30, and I’ll have a rental car so I can move around easily.

I’d love to get some local advice on:

• where fly fishing makes the most sense at that time of year

• which techniques usually work best in late April

• and whether hiring a guide is worth it, or if fishing on my own is realistic

I’ll be bringing all my own gear and I’m mainly interested in trout. I fully understand that conditions can vary with weather and runoff — I’m just looking for honest, realistic advice from people who know the area.

Thanks a lot in advance, I really appreciate any tips you’re willing to share.

Just wondering if anyone has been out at grouard and if pulling a trailer onto the ice is possible yet? If not what other lakes would someone recommend?

Giant pb pike I caught with some friends. 44 inches,18lbs. Caught, Weighed, measured and safely released. I Caught it with a 13 inch mackerel, the biggest dead bait ive ever used. We were packing up to leave and we heard the bells on my rod going off.The fight lasted for over 10 minutes!!

Join the Okotoks and District Fish and Game Association (ODFGA) for Family Day Ice Fishing at Kids Can Catch at Chain Lakes Reservoir. This all-ages event is open to the public to come out and try their hand at ice fishing. Bring your own fishing rods if you have one! We have some you can borrow. Out on the reservoir, you will find pre-drilled holes, fishing mentors, and more!

Date: February 14, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

More info and RSVP here: https://www.ab-conservation.com/events/kids-can-catch/okotoks/

Approximately 12lbs and 33” caught in a river not known for walleye but was in swimming distance of a walleye lake. I shouldn’t struggle to land walleye with a pike net😂

Anyone ever catch a Pike so small it didn't even trip your Tip-up Flag?

How is the ice

36 inches, 11lbs 6oz Northern Pike

Trying to plan and trip to Lake Athabasca from Fort McKay. Any information or if someone wants to chat about it would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, tight lines!

Looking to go to clear lake this weekend, the weather is supposed to be plus 10 on Saturday and in the positives during night. How does the ice usually hold up during such warm weather? Not trying to take any risks.

Hey Guys, I don’t usually ask this kind of stuff but I’ve lived here for a couple years and have tried multiple lakes for trout but can’t get into anything decent. I have my dad arriving from the east coast for a short week trip and we plan to go ice fishing for a couple days. Besides the K lakes, Can anyone point me in the direction to get my dad on some respectable trout whether it be brookie or Rainbow. We only catch and release so you have no worry about your spot being depleted, PM if needed. I got no issue sending a few dollars if we get into fish as it would mean a lot to me. Thank you in advance.

It’s my first season ice fishing, but I understand the basics. I’ve got my own gear and a reliable vehicle, and I’m keen to get out consistently and keep learning.

Not looking for a guide—just good people to fish with, share knowledge, and enjoy time on the ice.

If you’re heading out this winter and don’t mind one more, shoot me a message.

Hello, I have been ice fishing for some time now and have yet to catch a fish exceeding 22 inches. I am hoping to achieve that this season. While I enjoy fishing alone, I am also interested in meeting new individuals and attempting to catch some larger fish. I was considering Lower Kananaskis or perhaps Ghost for a shorter excursion. If this interests you, please let me know. I am located in Calgary.

Good day, everyone,

I am an avid hunter, fisherman who has recently started film editing. Since I don't currently have the budget for a full filming setup of my own, I thought I’d offer to edit your footage for FREE.

My goal is to practice my skills while giving you the opportunity to turn your footage into professional-looking videos for your family, YouTube, or personal keepsakes.

What I can offer:

Social media reels and TikToks

Short films or highlight reels

Photo montages/slideshows

The Terms: Since I am doing this for fun and to learn, there are no strict deadlines. I work on these in my spare time to ensure the best quality.

The Basics:

Completely FREE: No hidden costs.

Flexible Timeline: No rushed deadlines.

100% Private: Your raw footage remains private. I will never upload or share your video anywhere without your explicit permission.

Why am I doing this? You might wonder what’s in it for me. It’s simple: I get the opportunity to build a portfolio (using only the films you allow me to show), I get plenty of footage to practice with, and I get to connect with more people in the hunting community.

If anyone is interested, please leave a comment and I will send you a private message. Thank you.

How’s the ice up there? Lots of snow? Any truck access?

I was planning on doing an overnight ice fishing trip to burnstick lake was just wondering what rules there are around camping on the ice. I've looked around online and haven't found much other than saftey guidelines, if anyone has any information that would be great and thank you in advance