Fishing at Gummer Lake, County of Grande Prairie No. 1, Alberta

• Overview

  Gummer Lake lies within the bounds of County of Grande Prairie No. 1, Alberta. This is pine and birch ground. The water covers some 65 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Around 3.4 km of margin, front to back. The nearest town is Sexsmith, 13 km away. Clairmont lies 17 km off, Westlake another 20 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Gummer Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Open biodiversity records for County of Grande Prairie No. 1 list longnose sucker, white sucker and largescale sucker. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Gummer Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -14°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Count the season from break-up, usually late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. On Gummer Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Buffalo Lake at 1.7 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Gummer Lake locally before you travel.