Grim Lake Fishing near Rimbey, Alberta

• Overview

  The Rimbey end of Alberta holds Grim Lake. Around the bank it is rolling bush. Around 13 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. For a base, Rimbey sits 4.7 km out. It is 46 km to Red Deer, the nearest city. Within a short drive: Gull Lake just 14 km, Crestomere Lake lies 19 km on, Wood Lake just 26 km, Sylvan Lake lies 28 km on and Barnett Lake just 32 km. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Grim Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Work Grim Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it. Colour after rain pulls fish into the margins.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -13°C in January to roughly 15°C in July. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. The lid tends to go about late April and return around mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. The season on Grim Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Records show it does not hold water year-round. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Gull Lake, 14 km out. Confirm access to Grim Lake locally before you travel.