First Lakes to open for Canoe/Kayak fishing

[johnnymacrds]

I am looking for some info regarding the first lakes to open up where I could put a Canoe / Kayak in and do some fishing or just tour around. Also any easy river canoe spots would be greatly apprecaited. With this warm weather I am hoping to get a trial run or 2 in.. I bought a new 15.6 ft and would like to take it out for a spin ASAP.

I live in Calgary so I am looking for something within 2 hours or so?

Thanks for the help in advance...

[Elchinodiablo]

Im following too. Some fishing along the way would be nice.

[Okotokian]

It's a nice and easy paddle downstream on the Bow if you put in under the Glenmore Trail bridge. Can leave your vehicle there. I'd plan to take out at or soon after the deerfoot bridge by Douglasdale. I got exhausted trying to go against the wind all the way to Policeman's flats.

[Foot Stomper]

Seriously considering a drive out to Winchell Lake to see if it's open... Not holding my breath but a coffee, with the dog and an hour or two in the truck on back roads needs a destination... sometimes...

[CurtisV.]

There is lots open here in the south end.
But also most fishing closed in PP1 I do believe.

[Foot Stomper]

Originally Posted by Jet

Winchell is completely covered with ice still, no open water.

Thanks for update Jet!

Damn! I was hoping to get my new kayak out for a spin there this weekend...

Ok, plan B... figure out a more southern destination.