open water + open campgrounds

[Rabdo]

I got a week off and I'm looking to explore alberta a bit. Anyone know of any lakes that are open for fishing and the ice is off. Prefer something with a campsite right on the lake. Prefer shore fishing but i can bring my inflatable boat if need be

Lets hear your suggestions guys, anywhere in alberta works

[huntsfurfish]

police lake, south of Cardston

[Rabdo]

Is that any good for fishing from shore, or will i need a boat?

I wanted to goto beauvis lake, but it looks like the campgrounds are closed still

[Piker]

Go to Payne lake should be open lake and campground. Great early fishing there. Piker

[Rabdo]

is it good shore fishing?

i'd rather take my car for the trip than my truck and load up the boat. thanks

[Scott N]

Beaver Mines Lake should also be open by now, although I'm not completely sure if the campground is. And yes, lots of people have success fishing from shore.

[Piker]

Very good fishing from shore because the weeds have are not up yet. I think most people fish from shore there early. Piker.

[fish master]

We were down @ Beauvais lake on Sat. we had good luck fishing from shore The campground is still closed. Don't know much about Beaver Mines, I did call the Conservation office and they told me it was a higher elevation and still had ice on it. Friends fish Payne a lot, no ice and fishing is ok and there's camping...
only thing down around Cardston / Pincher Creek ... WINDY!

[huntsfurfish]

Should have mentioned about police lake. No bait allowed. check regs. Very nice fish. 1 over 50cm.