Spring Lake in Parkland County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Parkland County entry here is Spring Lake, in Alberta. Elevation runs to 720 metres. The water covers some 64 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Some 6.7 km of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Stony Plain at 9.3 km is the nearest place to stop. Then Spruce Grove, 15 km, and Secord, 29 km. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Spring Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Parkland County include northern pike, yellow perch, Iowa darter and rainbow trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Spring Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 16°C on average, January about -13°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. From about mid April to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Spring Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. A camping area sits within 530 m of here. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Hasse Lake sits 4.1 km off and takes the overflow. For Spring Lake in particular, ask before you travel.