Fly Rivers Near Edmonton

[fallen1817]

Hey Everyone,

Last year was my first year of fly fishing, and needless to say, I was hooked (pun SO intended). Anyways, I live in south edmonton, and I am wondering of any streams/creeks/rivers near Edmonton, within an 1.5 hrs.

Do I want your honey hole? No.

I am just looking for a creek that I can focus on my form and possibly hook into a trout or two.

Also, After decorating too many trees with flies last year, any tips for avoiding that?

And what are some must-have flies? I am running low.

Thanks for all the help ladies and gentlemen.

-Jeff

[BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES]

What about the North Saskatchewan River . Probably one of the best fisheries around and most unutilized

[fallen1817]

Originally Posted by BIGBADJOHN

What about the North Saskatchewan River . Probably one of the best fisheries around and most unutilized

I've heard people mention a few areas, such as hermitage. Are these points easily accessible? And is there a place where I can view the access points?

Thanks Jon!

[commieboy]

Originally Posted by fallen1817

Hey Everyone,
Last year was my first year of fly fishing, and needless to say, I was hooked (pun SO intended).

Also, After decorating too many trees with flies last year, any tips for avoiding that?
-Jeff

Addictive, isn't it?

Learn to Roll Cast. Seriously, it's the best cast for avoiding snags as there is no back cast involved.

Have fun.

[BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES]

Originally Posted by fallen1817

I've heard people mention a few areas, such as hermitage. Are these points easily accessible? And is there a place where I can view the access points?

Thanks John!

Just fixed that for ya .

As for spots theres lots around and fairly acessible I know the spot I go to you park and walk 10 feet and your fishing .

[fallen1817]

Originally Posted by BIGBADJOHN

Just fixed that for ya .

As for spots theres lots around and fairly acessible I know the spot I go to you park and walk 10 feet and your fishing .

Sorry about the name slip, I know one too many Jo(h)ns.

[BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES]

Originally Posted by fallen1817

Sorry about the name slip, I know one too many Jo(h)ns.

and not enough Hookers . Probably a bad john joke but still makes me laugh LOL .

Shoot me a Pm I can probably supply ya a few spots , probably not a very productive time to be fly fishing but you may catch the odd one .

[Daceminnow]

Originally Posted by fallen1817

Hey Everyone,

Last year was my first year of fly fishing, and needless to say, I was hooked (pun SO intended). Anyways, I live in south edmonton, and I am wondering of any streams/creeks/rivers near Edmonton, within an 1.5 hrs.

Do I want your honey hole? No.

I am just looking for a creek that I can focus on my form and possibly hook into a trout or two.

Also, After decorating too many trees with flies last year, any tips for avoiding that?

And what are some must-have flies? I am running low.

Thanks for all the help ladies and gentlemen.

-Jeff

read through this thread.

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=126288

some staple patterns for the creeks/streams west of edmonton.

bead head hares ear
bead head prince
bead head pheasant tail

parachute adams
olive/tan caddis
yellow/orange simulator

stretch your hour and half a little and take a drive out 16 and sw of edson. explore and you'll be rewarded. have fun.

Dace

[pipercub17]

you can head west towards edson few nice streams out there
there is a few trout ponds in the area too
the good ones are a 2 hr drive away to the south west i like the nordegg/rocky area
shoot me a pm we could always hook up and go out that way .

[ironbutterfly]

really the red deer river pretty much. goldeye in some spots on NSK. I always wanted to try due west.

[scel]

It is about 2 hours to the Red Deer River (Dickson Dam) or Stauffer Creek. Whites, goldeye and monstrous browns in the Red Deer, and picturesque trout stream in Stauffer Creek.