Fishing Central Alberta Lakes and Rivers by RV

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.

Choose your fishing area

• Pigeon Lake
• Sylvan Lake and Gull Lake
• Red Deer River: Drumheller
• North Saskatchewan River: Edmonton and Drayton Valley

Fish named for this region: Walleye, Northern pike, Trout. Read the species guide.

Pigeon Lake

• West of Wetaskiwin
• Walleye, northern pike and burbot (Pigeon Lake)

Fishing Reminder names walleye, northern pike and burbot in Pigeon Lake.

We list 7 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.

Sylvan Lake and Gull Lake

• Central Alberta
• Walleye, pike and whitefish (Sylvan Lake and Gull Lake)

Fishing Reminder names walleye, pike and whitefish in both Sylvan Lake and Gull Lake. Red Deer County has the hub page.

We list 11 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Compare RV campgrounds near Red Deer County.

Fishing facts at parks in this area

Taken from the page linked in each row, usually the park's own page. Not stated means the page does not say; it does not mean the park has none. None listed means the page marks the facility not available. Counts are the numbers on the park's facilities list, for example "Boat Launch(es) (2)". A park's own description can group or count ramps differently, so ask the park before you tow.

Red Deer River: Drumheller

• Alberta badlands
• Walleye, northern pike, goldeye and brown trout (Red Deer River)

Fishing Reminder names walleye, northern pike, goldeye and brown trout in the Red Deer River. Drumheller has the hub page.

We list 10 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Compare RV campgrounds near Drumheller.

North Saskatchewan River: Edmonton and Drayton Valley

• Edmonton area
• Walleye, northern pike, goldeye, burbot and lake sturgeon (North Saskatchewan River)

Fishing Reminder names walleye, northern pike, goldeye, burbot and lake sturgeon in the North Saskatchewan River, which runs through the Edmonton area.

We list 12 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Compare RV campgrounds near Edmonton; Compare RV campgrounds near Drayton Valley.

Gear for this water

• Shore fishing essentials. A compact rod and reel suited to your target fish. Search on Amazon
• Boat launch & marine supplies. Dock lines and fenders sized for your boat. Search on Amazon

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Where the fish names come from

• Fishing Reminder: Best fishing spots in Alberta

Keep planning

• Fishing in Alberta
• Fishing regulations and licences in Canada
• Central Alberta campgrounds
• Edmonton area campgrounds
• RV camping in Alberta
• Best RV trips in Alberta