Flyingshot Lake near Ardrossan: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Flyingshot Lake in the Strathcona County part of Alberta. It sits at 708 metres above sea level. At some 1.67 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. There is roughly 4.2 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Nearest town is Ardrossan, 20 km off. Edmonton is the closest city, 42 km away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Flyingshot Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Strathcona County, recorded fish include northern pike, yellow perch, cisco and rainbow trout. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Take Flyingshot Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 16°C and January at -14°C. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late April. On average, late April opens the water and mid November closes it again. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. It holds true on Flyingshot Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Goose Lake, 2.8 km out. Signs at Flyingshot Lake carry more weight than any list.