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dale7637
03-19-2013, 07:06 PM
As the title says, I am looking for maps of Alberta lakes. Depth is my primary concern.
Where do I find them?

Thanks.
Dale.

Hunter Trav
03-19-2013, 07:11 PM
Anglers Atlas...

http://www.anglersatlas.com/

Atlas of Alberta Lakes...

http://alberta-lakes.sunsite.ualberta.ca/

Gov't color maps...

http://srd.alberta.ca/MapsPhotosPublications/Maps/PrairiesAreaBathymetryMaps/ColourBathymetryMaps.aspx

BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES
03-19-2013, 08:30 PM
Google Alberta hydro maps . I used to have some really good links that had all lakes of Alberta which were from a friend who works for Alberta environment . Ill see if I can't find that link or email with the links in it the best I've ever seen . But anglers atlas is good to .

pickrel pat
03-19-2013, 09:25 PM
Used to be a place in edmonton called map world or map town or sumpin like that. Not sure if its still around.

Hunter Trav
03-20-2013, 08:55 AM
Google Alberta hydro maps . I used to have some really good links that had all lakes of Alberta which were from a friend who works for Alberta environment . Ill see if I can't find that link or email with the links in it the best I've ever seen . But anglers atlas is good to .

Try real hard to find that link John, that would be awesome to have if you can...:D

Red Neck
03-20-2013, 09:07 AM
If you are an Apple user there is a fantastic app called "ifish
Alberta" it is amazing anyone that can should accsess it?

Red Neck Out:scared0018:

dodgeboy1979
03-20-2013, 09:07 AM
http://srd.alberta.ca/MapsPhotosPublications/Maps/PrairiesAreaBathymetryMaps/BlackWhiteBathymetryMaps.aspx

here's a link too, the formal name for lake depth is bathymetry, so if you include that in your google search you may get better results.

Hunter Trav
03-20-2013, 09:13 AM
http://srd.alberta.ca/MapsPhotosPublications/Maps/PrairiesAreaBathymetryMaps/BlackWhiteBathymetryMaps.aspx

here's a link too, the formal name for lake depth is bathymetry, so if you include that in your google search you may get better results.

Already had that one in my first post...:cool:

Hunter Trav
03-20-2013, 10:25 AM
Here is another one for the guys who fish the eastern slopes...

http://srd.alberta.ca/FishWildlife/FisheriesManagement/FishManagementZones/Zone1EasternSlopes/WatershedUnitES2Maps.aspx

greylynx
03-20-2013, 11:03 AM
Anyone notice that some of these maps are not as accurate as when they were made?

Hunter Trav
03-20-2013, 01:02 PM
Anyone notice that some of these maps are not as accurate as when they were made?

How do you mean? Are you comparing older maps to the new color ones?

BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES
03-20-2013, 01:12 PM
Try real hard to find that link John, that would be awesome to have if you can...:D

WIll do my best I know I posted it here I bet 3 or 4 years ago now .

fishnchicks
03-20-2013, 06:29 PM
Maptown calgary has a lot of selection and very helpful!

Gilligan
03-23-2013, 10:29 AM
consider this.....

if you have a smart phone. Navionics has an App for $20
with every lake in Canada. Its very accurate and I use mine
with my depth finder to find drop offs etc. It also records tracks
and has a speed indicator etc.

it may not be exactly what your looking for but......
i cant think of what Ive spent $20 bucks on that I have used
more.


fish on Garth !!!
fish on Wayne !!!

EZM
03-23-2013, 10:31 AM
Maps ...... here's a great answer ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww

wow ... god bless 'merica!!!!

bwackwabbit
03-23-2013, 10:38 AM
If you are an Apple user there is a fantastic app called "ifish
Alberta" it is amazing anyone that can should accsess it?

Red Neck Out:scared0018:

Agreed it's great and now available for Android phones as well.
Not the most detailed maps but pair it with Navionics app and you're all set.

RavYak
03-23-2013, 10:59 AM
Anyone notice that some of these maps are not as accurate as when they were made?

Uh huh, you just need to subtract a meter or two depending on the lake and they are still accurate though. Water levels have declined noticeably since the 70s when many of these surveys were conducted.

It is actually kind of funny because there are a couple lakes I go to that are shaped very different now because of the lower water levels. At first I was like no way this is the right mapuntil I looked close and realized that some sections just don't exist anymore because they used to be very shallow.

Hunter Trav
03-23-2013, 11:50 AM
Maps ...... here's a great answer ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww

wow ... god bless 'merica!!!!

Wow is right, she better hope her looks stick with her for many years to come, or she's screwed...:lol:

Ken785
03-23-2013, 06:33 PM
Anglers Atlas...

http://www.anglersatlas.com/

Atlas of Alberta Lakes...

http://alberta-lakes.sunsite.ualberta.ca/

Gov't color maps...

http://srd.alberta.ca/MapsPhotosPublications/Maps/PrairiesAreaBathymetryMaps/ColourBathymetryMaps.aspx

X2 on Angler Atlas, very good site I highly recommend it