Fishing

Welcome to the world of fishing - a science, an art form, a sport treasured by many.

The Crowsnest Pass is the jewel of trout fishing, whether spin casting in stocked lakes or fly fishing our numerous streams.  Home to the "blue ribbon" trout streams, the region boasts several winding rivers, including the Crowsnest, Oldman and Castle, which offer ideal walk and wade fishing opportunities.  With a stunning backdrop of the decisive barrier between the foothills and the Rocky Mountains front ranges, leading immediately to the Continental Divide: these ancient rivers, streams and lakes offer the fisherman many pathways into the secrets of the Crowsnest Pass

Some area fishing locations:

• Allison Creek - Rainbows and Cutthroats - Enters Crowsnest River near Sentinel on Highway #3.
• Allison Reservation - Rainbows and Cutthroats are stocked Annually - No motor boats are allowed -  Located 5 km along Allison Creek Road north of Highway #3.
• Belly River - Trout, Grayling and Whitefish - Downstream of the Secondary Road 800, south of Pincher Creek.
• Blairmore Creek - Rainbows, Grayling and Brookies - The creek joins Crowsnest River at west edge of Blairmore.
• Burmis Lake - Rainbow - No motor boats are allowed - Located near Burmis between Highway #3 and Crowsnest River.
• Carbondale River - Trout and Whitefish - Up stream from Lynx Creek - Located south of Hillcrest on the Adanac Road.
• Castle River - Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat and Whitefish - Located upstream from the Oldman River Dam Reservoir.
• Coleman Fish and Game Dam - Rainbows - Located 2 km north of Coleman
• Crowsnest Lake - Rainbow, Cutthroat, Lake Trout and Whitefish - Located 8 km wet of Coleman on Highway #3.  Boat Launch - Open year round.
• Crowsnest River - Rainbow, Brown and Bull Trout and Whitefish - Parallels Highway #3 through the Pass.
• Emerald Lake - Cutthroat -  No motor Boats - Located 10 km west of Coleman on Highway #3
• Frank Lake - Rainbows - Near Frank on Highway #3 is a widening of Crowsnest River formed by the Frank Slide.
• Island Lake - Cutthroat, Brook and Whitefish - Located on both side on Highway #3 at the west end of Crowsnest Pass near the BC border.
• Lee Lake - Rainbow - Located 2 km south on Secondary Highway #507.
• Mc Gilivary Creek - Rainbows and Cutthroats - North side of Highway #3 at Coleman.
• Oldman Reservoir Dam - Trout and Whitefish - Bait allowed - Includes the Crowsnest River downstream of the Cowley Bridge, The Castle River downstream of Highway #3 and the Oldman River downstream of Secondary Road 510 - Open year round.
• Phillips Lake - Rainbows and Cutthroat - Access via Rumrunner's hike.
• Star Creek - Rainbows, Brookies and Bull Trout - North of Coleman.
• Window Mountain Lake - Rainbow and Cutthroat - Located at the end of a hike to Window Mountain Lake off Atlas Forestry Road.
• York Creek - Rainbow and Whitefish - Located 1 km west of Blairmore - Connects with Crowsnest River.

 Guides - Tackle and Licenses

Alberta Fly Fishing Adventures

Offers guided tours to accommodate the novice to the expert fisherman.  We customize your fishing adventure to you.  Contact person - Alan Brice.

• (403) 563-3258
• 1-877-363-3258
• Highway #3 - Coleman

Alberta Rose Anglers

For all your fly fishing needs.  Best Prices in the Pass!

• (403) 628-3270
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• Lundreck, Ab

Crocket's Trading Company Inc.

Location for your license and tackle purchases

• (403) 564-4389
• Est Bellevue Access

Crowsnest Cafe and Flyshop

Gourmet to go, Locally hand tied flies, Guided trips and Great Service!

• (403) 563-4200
• Highway # 3 - Coleman

Crowsnest Husky

Fresh Bait, Fishing Supplies and Fishing and Hunting licenses and tags.

• (403) 563-5338
• Don and Diane Tough
• Highway #3 Coleman

Inn on the Border

Trophy trout fishing - 4 season resort

• (403) 563-3101
•  Verlee and Curtis Hagley
• Highway #3 - at the BC Alberta Border

Mountain Pass Escapes

Walk and Wade Fishing Trips

• (403) 562-8293
• Mark House
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Summit Home Centre

Everything for the fishing enthusiast - Alberta and BC Licenses - Visit our NEW sporting good department

• (403) 562-8282
• 10701-20th Avenue Blairmore

The Crowsnest Angler

We offer all types of tackle, and are fly fishing specialists.  We provide guide service on S.W. Alberta Lakes and streams: featuring walk/wade trips on the Crowsnest River.  We also provide float trips on the castle and Oldman Rivers and SE British Columbia's Elk River.

• (403) 564-4333
• Highway #3 East Bellevue Access
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Treadsoftly Adventures

Fly-Fish, Mountain Bike and Hike

• 1-866-654-8944
• Lundbreck, Alberta

YETI Adventures

Summer and Winter Adventure programs

• (403)-562-7903
• Blairmore