Is there anywhere to fish in southern Alberta right now, that isn't ice fishing?

[Crackmacs]

Can't say I've ever gone out in the winter except to ice fish. Have a weekend coming up that works well for a buddy and myself to head out, but we don't have ice fishing gear and he has no interest in even trying without a heated shelter. I'd love to buy all that stuff, but since I don't have a vehicle, unlikely I'd ever use it more than once a year kind of thing.
Seems unlikely there's any holes that have running water, that are open and accessible, but I figured it couldn't hurt to ask.
Another question actually - is it possible to rent ice fishing gear? including a shelter? For a day?
Thanks!!

[FishingPole]

not sure where you live but i came across this posting on Kijiji for equipment rentals
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-fishing-camping-outdoor/edmonton/ice-fishing-equipment-rental/1225807070?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

[Crackmacs]

not sure where you live but i came across this posting on Kijiji for equipment rentals
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-fishing-camping-outdoor/edmonton/ice-fishing-equipment-rental/1225807070?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Oh damn, we're in Calgary. That's pretty reasonable. I'll do some checking on Kijiji, didn't think of that. Thanks!

[RavYak]

Bow stays open in spots I believe.

[chucklesthe3rd]

you could go down to the south side. lots of trout and every so often you get a pike. spinners and spoons with heavy braid because lots of rocks.

[FISHBATTEREDBEER]

What kind of question is this in Alberta in early Feb?you're lucky if the lakes are open for may long?:angry3:

[bwch84]

Bow river south down by fish creek park is open all year. Caught lots there in the summer and winter. Red and white Lenny T and x-raps rainbow seem to work pretty good for me.


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[waterninja]

Pity your not in Edmonton (can't believe iI just said that). You can fish te NSR all year long.

[linger]

:thinking-006:must i say more.lol

[Habfan]

What kind of question is this in Alberta in early Feb?you're lucky if the lakes are open for may long?:angry3:

What about rivers ! Lots of open water. :angry3: Bassanno Dam, Crowsnest, Bow, lots of places.

[WayneChristie]

What kind of question is this in Alberta in early Feb?you're lucky if the lakes are open for may long?:angry3:

seriously? how long have you lived in Alberta Scott?

[TROLLER]

Me thinks he rolled in from Manitoba with the posse of dippers Nutley hired for her Edmonton office after they got punted out by the new PC govt.

After :sHa_sarcasticlol:all Manitoba may have to wait till May long for lakes to open.