Tekarra Lake near Jasper Park Lodge: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Alberta, Tekarra Lake belongs to Jasper. It sits in pine and birch. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. It is a small entry by Jasper standards. Jasper Park Lodge sits 8.2 km from the bank. Red Deer is the closest city, 288 km away. Nearest other option: Fifth Lake sits 5.1 km out, Third Lake at about 5.1 km, Fourth Lake sits 5.1 km out, Second Lake at about 5.2 km and First Lake sits 5.5 km out. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Tekarra Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Jasper include rainbow trout, longnose sucker, brook trout and bull trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Tekarra Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -11°C in January and 11°C in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to early November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Tekarra Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Fifth Lake at 5.1 km is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Tekarra Lake for certain.