Battle River???

[SKSniper]

I'm just wondering if anybody here has ever canoed the Battle River south of Camrose near Driedmeat Lake. I see in the Backroads Mapbook it is a paddling route but if I remember correctly it is a very narrow river. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

[pickrel pat]

I go south of town past the dump and put in at the bridge. I go from there to the lake and back. I use an electric trolling motor. Plenty deep for it. Kifs love it. Takes us a couple hours at most to do.

[SKSniper]

Highway 21 bridge? Sorry im not overly familiar with the area.

[338Bluff]

Hiway 21 bridge is a long paddle. Pat is talking about taking the road out past the Camrose dump to the bridge. The road is clearly marked off the ring road.

You will go south on an oiled road about 3 miles to a T intersection, turn right onto the gravel and the road will swing south past the dump. You will go about 4 miles south on the gravel and the road will go down into the river valley. There is a small area to launch a canoe and park your car. Lake is maybe about 3/4 of a mile to the east but the float will take awhile as the river really meanders. Water levels are decent so you can likely paddle aways upstream. Not much for current.

[SKSniper]

Thanks for the info guys! Can't wait to go check it out.

[whitetailman]

hows the fishing along the way??

[pickrel pat]

hows the fishing along the way??

1 and 2lb pike here and there.

[ganderblaster]

I go south of town past the dump and put in at the bridge. I go from there to the lake and back. I use an electric trolling motor. Plenty deep for it. Kifs love it. Takes us a couple hours at most to do.

Now that they raised the dam at the 56 the lake pretty much starts at the bridge.

[SKSniper]

1 and 2lb pike here and there.

Nothing in the walleye department?

[pickrel pat]

Nothing in the walleye department?

Nope. Very rare in the area. Head east around Hardisty to get into walleye from the battle river.

[socal]

Yep head out here around this time to mid to late oct and there's a really good chance of getting into some 10+ pounds eyes. No joke i have a few good spots around there if your interested

[Digger91]

Yep head out here around this time to mid to late oct and there's a really good chance of getting into some 10+ pounds eyes. No joke i have a few good spots around there if your interested

I would be interested in finding some eyes! I'm originally from forestburg so how Far East are you guys talking?