Recreation - Summer Activities

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

BOATING

Crowsnest Lake west of Coleman, is the only large local lake. Cement boat launches at the large west parking area and the eastern extremity of the lake are available to the avid fisherman.

CANOEING

Stretches of the Crowsnest River are navigable. Down stream of the dam, some white water areas have been created.

KAYAKING

Currently not available.

SWIMMING

The Pass Community Outdoor Pool is located in Blairmore. Lifeguards are on duty. Hours and Admission fees are posted at the pool. Season is late May to the end of August.

WINDSURFING

Crowsnest Lake, west of Coleman is subject to high winds and rough water but can provide an exciting ride for the experienced surfer.

FISHING

The rivers and lakes of the Crowsnest Pass are home to rainbow, cutthroat, brook and bull trout and mountain whitefish.
Serious fishermen rate the area as one of the finest in North America.
A fisheries habitat enhancement program designed to offset the effects of the Oldman Dam, has created boulder gardens, deep pools and flow deflectors in sections of the Crowsnest River.
The Oldman and Livingstone rivers are located north of Coleman on the Kananaskis Road, which provides access to other streams such as Dutch and Racehorse Creeks. South of the pass, Lynx Creek, Carbondale and Castle River areas can be reached on secondary roads or from the West Castle highway. All area rivers flow through private and leased land. Permission to enter must be sought from the owner.

THE CROWSNEST ANGLER INC.
Fly shop & fishing supplies
All types of tackle - fly fishing specialists
Guide services on S.W. Alberta lakes and streams
Featuring walk/wade trips on the Crowsnest River
Float trips on the Castle & Oldman Rivers also available
Box 400
Bellevue, Alberta
T0K 0C0
Contact: (403) 564-4333
Fax (403)564-4333
Email: cnangler@telusplanet.net
Website: www.telusplanet.net/public/cnangler/html

TREADSOFTLY
Walk and Wade Excursions
Phone: (403) 562-8944
Toll Free: 1-866-654-8944
www.treadsoftlycanada.com

ALBERTA FLY FISHING ADVENTURES
Box 1094
Coleman, Alberta
T0K 0M0
Tel: (403) 563-3258 Fishing tours/schooling

www.albertaflyfishing.ab.ca
Formal/Informal schooling, packages with accommodations, equipment
use and sales, heli-fishing and much, much more.

FISHING SPOTS

Allison Creek - Rainbows & Cutthroats. Enters Crowsnest River near Sentinel on Highway #3.

Allison Reservoir - Rainbows and Cutthroats are stocked annually. No motorboats are allowed. Located 5 km. Along Allison Creek Road north of Highway #3.

Blairmore Creek - Rainbows & Cutthroats & Brookies. The creek joins Crowsnest River at west edge of Blairmore.

Burmis Lake - Rainbows. No motorboats are allowed. Located near Burmis between Highway #3 and Crowsnest River.

Coleman Fish & Game Dam - Rainbows. Located 2 kms north of Coleman.

Crowsnest Lake - Rainbows and Rockies & Lake Trout and Cutthroats. Located 8 km. West of Coleman on Highway #3. Boat launch.

Crowsnest River - Rainbows & Browns & Rookies & Bull Trout. Parallels Highway #3 through the Pass. Minimum size limits, seasonal closures.

Emerald Lake - Cutthroats. Stocked annually. No motorboats. Located 10 kms west of Coleman of High #3.

Frank Lake - Rainbows. Near Frank on Highway #3 is a widening of the Crowsnest River formed by the Frank Slide.

Island Lake - Rockies & Cutthroats & Brookies. Both sides of Highway #3 between Crowsnest and Hazel at the west end of the Crowsnest Pass.

Lees Lake - Rainbows. Located 2 km. South on Highway 507. Private. Fee charged to park. Maximum boat speed of 12 km/hour.

McGillivray Creek - Rainbows & Cutthroats. North side of Highway #3 at Coleman.

Phillips Lake - Rainbows & Cutthroats. Access via Rumrunners' Run hike.

Star Creek - Rainbows & Brookies & Bull Trout

Window Mountain Lake - Rainbows, Cutthroats. Terminus of Window Mountain Lake hike.

York Creek - Rainbows, Rockies. Confluence with the Crowsnest river 1 km. west of Blairmore.