Good spots in or near Calgary

[Fish life alberta]

So I live in Calgary and work just outside city limits. I usually fish in farther places out of town like pine Cooley and slave lake up north and I'll spend a weekend or a week out there. I'm wondering if there are any good spots closer to the city or in the city that I could go to and spend an hour or two at after work.

[BeeGuy]

So I live in Calgary and work just outside city limits. I usually fish in farther places out of town like pine Cooley and slave lake up north and I'll spend a weekend or a week out there. I'm wondering if there are any good spots closer to the city or in the city that I could go to and spend an hour or two at after work.

Bow River in a couple weeks once it clears up.

[Fish life alberta]

I've heard of people fishing the bow but never tried it myself and suggestions on bait or lures?

[BeeGuy]

Go to The Fishin Hole and they will hook you up.

[dryrush]

Most of the bow has a bait ban, I find throwing smaller spoons or spinners is usually best.
The bow can be difficult at times, best of luck.

[Fish life alberta]

Has anybody tried up near the fish creek side?

[BeeGuy]

Has anybody tried up near the fish creek side?

There are fish everywhere in the Bow. Fish Creek area is popular.

[gnugen]

Anyone recommend the Elbow River this time of year?

[spaghetti]

What about Lake Chestermere?

Has anybody been up there recently to check it out?

[spinN'flyfish]

There are fish everywhere in the Bow. Fish Creek area is popular.

i know its good for fly fishing but how bout spin fishing?

[BeeGuy]

i know its good for fly fishing but how bout spin fishing?

It's only good for flyfishing. Spin fishing doesn't work.

[BeeGuy]

Anyone recommend the Elbow River this time of year?

its just down the street from you...go check it out...high & dirty.

You'll probably have it all to yourself.

[spaghetti]

It's only good for flyfishing. Spin fishing doesn't work.

I dunno: I seen a couple of guys have a lot of success catching rainbows in those currents that run through the little islands and the 'shore'.

They were using just a normal spin reel and those Spinners- I was crazy jealous.

All I've ever caught using spinners on the bow was rocks and brown muck. :mad0030:

[BeeGuy]

I dunno: I seen a couple of guys have a lot of success catching rainbows in those currents that run through the little islands and the 'shore'.

They were using just a normal spin reel and those Spinners- I was crazy jealous.

All I've ever caught using spinners on the bow was rocks and brown muck. :mad0030:

Hey Spaghetts,

I was not being sincere. There are quality fish everywhere in the Bow in town that can be taken readily on spin gear.

[spinN'flyfish]

well i was just wondering. but those who dont have fly rods you could use abobber and flies

[fish gunner]

well i was just wondering. but those who dont have fly rods you could use abobber and flies

Yep but id suggest minnow plugs ,storm&rapala and the like. Diveing depth of 4-10' is best. I run 30lb fluro leader as the odd pike can be found :)