Fishing at Raspberry Lake, Fox Creek, Alberta

• Overview

  Fox Creek in Alberta is where Raspberry Lake sits. The surface lies 784 metres up. It measures some 3.53 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. The shoreline runs about 9.1 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. It is a small entry by Fox Creek standards. Start from Fox Creek, 6.5 km down the road. Whitecourt is 76 km and Valleyview 77 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Raspberry Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Fox Creek include longnose sucker, white sucker and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Work Raspberry Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -12°C and July at about 15°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Expect Raspberry Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Iosegun Lake at 7.5 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Raspberry Lake.