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15 Places To Bring the Kids Fishing Near Calgary Alberta
Easy access stocked fishing ponds in Southern Alberta Canada.
15 Stocked Fishing Ponds near Calgary Alberta Canada that are ideal for kids!
Rules and Regulations to Consider at these 15 Places to Bring the Kids Fishing Near Alberta Canada
Some Alberta fishing regulations to be aware of when venturing to these or any other fishing destinations-
Is it currently open for fishing? (Seasonal open and close dates) - Some of these areas are available to fish year round while others have open and close dates throughout the year. Please check to make sure you are fishing during open season on any body of water.
Barbless or Barbed hooks - Some of these locations require you to have barbless hooks while fishing. Easily done with your everyday gear by pinching the small barb (that catch lip on the tip of your fishing hooks) with your pliers. Alternatively, you can sand it down with a file as well as the option of purchasing barbless hooks.
Bait vs No Bait - This is a big one as it varies for each and every location you'll visit while fishing. Is bait allowed? Please understand what is considered bait. Even your scented plastic worms are classified as bait in southern Alberta.
Fishing Hours (Daily) - Some places have open and closed times and are not open for fishing 24 hours a day.
Catch and Release or Allowed a Catch Limit - Another important factor is whether you can keep any of the fish you catch or not. Some of these destinations are strictly catch-and-release while others have catch limits of what you are allowed to keep.
Licenses - Anyone over 16 and under 65 that is helping a child fish needs to have their Alberta Fishing License, excluding First Nations Persons, which can be acquired easily from such places as Canadian Tire, Cabela's, or just about any outdoor retailer or parks office. Licenses in Alberta are valid from April 1st to March 31st each year, not January to December. Day pass licenses are available as well!
It's pretty easy to do a direct internet search for the specific area you want to fish and find out all the information you need before heading out for an enjoyable day of fishing in Southern Alberta.
15 Stocked Southern Alberta Fishing Locations
Kids Can Catch Trout Pond - Closed for the 2023 season!
Located right in Calgary at the Bow Habitat Station
Stocked with Rainbow Trout
DeWitt Pond - Calgary/Airdrie
Stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout
Airdrie Pond - Nose Creek Regional Park - Airdrie
Stocked with Rainbow Trout
McLean Pond - McLean Pond Day Use Area - Bragg Creek
Stocked with Rainbow Trout
Mount Lorette Ponds- Mount Lorette Ponds Day Use Area - Kananaskis
Stocked with Rainbow Trout
Dickson Trout Pond - Spruce View
Stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout
Kraft (Wimborne) Pond - Wimborne Alberta
Stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Tiger Trout
Riverstone Pond - Lethbridge
Stocked with Rainbow Trout
Grotto Mountain Pond - Exshaw
Stocked with Rainbow Trout
McVinnie Trout Pond (McVinne Reservoir) - East of Claresholm
Stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout
Mitford Pond - Cochrane
Stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout
Vulcan Fishing Pond - Vulcan
Stocked with Rainbow Trout
Granum Pond - Granum
Stocked with Rainbow Trout
Emerson Lake - High River
Stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout
Crossfield Fish Pond - Crossfield
Stocked with Rainbow Trout
Take the Kids Fishing in Alberta Canada
There we have it! If you have ever wondered where to bring the kids fishing, now you know! Get outside and find somewhere new to explore, try some new techniques, or try fishing for the 1st time! I hope this list gives you a few new ideas to get you and the kids out fishing this year.
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Great list Andrea! I am sure this will help out a lot of parents looking to take their kids fishing.
I really like how you provide the list of things to think about when heading to a fishing location.
Fishing is a ton of fun, and easy once you get into it. But there is definitely a lot to keep in mind when heading out to make sure you're being a responsible angler.
Great informative article Andrea! I love how you are raising your child as a little adventure seeker! I found it so interesting to learn that ponds are stocked with fish in many places within Alberta. I tried fishing while I lived there !
Cora Lee Rennie Thank you! And this is only a small portion of our stocked waterways in Alberta. Glad you tried fishing while here, I would love to go fishing in your neck of the woods one day!
Cary Horning Thanks! I'm excited for the upcoming fishing season with Little Seeker. Always makes me smile to see kids out fishing
I had no idea there were so many great fishing opportunities in Alberta! I confess I have never tried fishing, but your articles and photos are convincing me to give it a try! Great article!
Thank you! I can only imagine some of the sweet honey holes you guys have found unknowingly on your travels on The Trans Canada Trail
Such a great list!! Those are some awesome fishing spots!
Thanks! I am after a tiger trout this year. I have never caught one of them before and it's a bit of a newer species to be stocked in our "local" ponds. Pretty excited for the upcoming fishing season!
A very comprehensive look at fishing in Southern Alberta. You've made it easy for families to plan an outing.
Mission accomplished then haha
Sonya Richmond I'm with you, Sonya. I've not tried fishing. But these blogs have me wanting to give it a try, especially if I can toss them back in.
Look it’s Wes David 😍! Love this article Andrea! You are a wealth of knowledge regarding fishing in Alberta Canada!
This is a great list! Thanks for sharing. Maybe we can go fishing next time I visit Alberta.
Absolutely! Or next time I am home in Ontario! I sure miss my Ontario species of fish, would be super fun to get out fishing with you