Go West of the Crowchild bridge where it crosses over the Bow. There is remnants of an Island there. Here's abit of history tidbit. Years ago, it was called Archer's Island. Once upon a time, it was home to a Fish Hatchery. There is a hole there about 35ft deep towards the end of the Island.
When bait was allowed, it was a prime location as a variety of species could be caught. Browns, Rainbows, Ling, and even the odd Laker that made its way down from Bearspaw.
I send a buddy down there once and he used Rap's. He managed to catch and released a 18.5 lb Pike. With a forage base of Trout, Pike will put on the lbs quickly.
If you do a float in the Canoe, you will be surpised to find a few deep holes on the Bow. We floated over a few places that were over 25+ ft. The Zoo hole (Southeast end of Calgary Zoo) is one of the places that is about 27ft. Used to be great for Night fishing for Ling with Bait.
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