In recent years I have been exploring the vast network of rivers and their tributaries in the Whitecourt/Fox Creek/Swan Hills areas. I have to say that the fish populations are back up after the flooding in 2013. I believe that the efforts of the Alberta Government through Fish and Wildlife has been a huge factor in the recovery of this fishery.
Last summer I drifted the Berland River with a local guiding outfit out of Whitecourt. It was an amazing day of fishing we got 35-40 fish in the net, saw a few elk all in a 12km stretch of the river, what a great day!
Other small creeks and streams also produced some really good fish! It seems every time I go out I find a new little stream, it surprises me with good fish, oh and I learned quick about the bears. Ya gotta protect yourself!
This area has proven to me time and time again to have "World Class Fly Fishing" hands down! Love this Place!
I spent a good part of my childhood exploring these streams, and the lakes in the area, with my Dad. I LOVED every minute of it. I didn't take up fly fishing until many years later, but a while now I've tried to make it back at least annually, to get my grayling fix! I'd like to spend a bit more time reacquainting myself with the area (and fish)...maybe this year (my own kids are almost old enough to tag along now)
Fly Fishing in Northern Alberta
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