In short. Alberta fishing runs from Rocky Mountain trout rivers and lakes to walleye, pike and perch lakes on the plains and in the north. We map it by fishing area and show the RV campgrounds near each one.
Rules change. Seasons, closures and limits change often and can change mid-season. We link to the official pages rather than repeat them, so check them before every trip.
Licences and rules
- Fresh water: fishing is managed by the Province of Alberta. Read the Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations and see My Wild Alberta: fishing licences and fees for licences and fees.
- Closures and advisories: waterbodies can be closed or have special rules, so check My Wild Alberta: fishing regulations before you go.
- Moving boats and gear: clean, drain and dry boats and gear between waters to stop invasive species.
Central Alberta Lakes and Rivers
Four areas, each with the campgrounds we list nearby. Read the full Central Alberta Lakes and Rivers fishing guide.
Pigeon Lake
West of Wetaskiwin · 7 listed campgrounds
Sylvan/Gull
Central Alberta · 11 listed campgrounds
Red Deer River
Alberta badlands · 10 listed campgrounds
North Saskatchewan
Edmonton area · 12 listed campgrounds
Northern Alberta Lakes and Peace River
Five areas, each with the campgrounds we list nearby. Read the full Northern Alberta Lakes and Peace River fishing guide.
Lac La Biche
Northeast · 3 listed campgrounds
Cold Lake
East · 5 listed campgrounds
Lesser Slave Lake
Lesser Slave Lake · 9 listed campgrounds
Calling Lake/Wabasca
North-central · 8 listed campgrounds
Peace Country
Peace River · 13 listed campgrounds
Alberta Rockies, Foothills and the South
Six areas, each with the campgrounds we list nearby. Read the full Alberta Rockies, Foothills and the South fishing guide.
Bow River
Calgary area · 9 listed campgrounds
Kananaskis
Kananaskis Country · 21 listed campgrounds
Crowsnest/Oldman
Southwest Alberta · 25 listed campgrounds
Waterton
National parks · 11 listed campgrounds
Jasper
National parks · 7 listed campgrounds
Yellowhead County
West-central · 21 listed campgrounds
Foothills and south
Foothills and southern plains · 70 listed campgrounds
Still to come in Alberta
These are not covered yet: Banff and Waterton waters in more detail, the Bow and Red Deer rivers by town, and southern Alberta reservoirs. Until then, the Alberta campground directory lists every park we know about.