North Sask River Water Clarity

[fishgod]

I'm planning on canoeing along a stretch of river downstream of Edmonton for a few days. Just wondering what the water clarity is right now, as I'm from Calgary. Also any reports on recent fishing or tips/tricks would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

[Tommy]

If you put in @ 50st launch, downstream on right bank you see a old power gen plant. Just past that plant there's good fishing, also straight across from that spot on the left bank there is a sandbar and if river is low enough you can stop on it and cast.

Myself I would start further upstream like Devon and get picked up around Terwillegar Park or downtown somewhere. It's better scenery West of the city.

[linemanpete]

Originally Posted by fishgod

I'm planning on canoeing along a stretch of river downstream of Edmonton for a few days. Just wondering what the water clarity is right now, as I'm from Calgary. Also any reports on recent fishing or tips/tricks would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

50st to smoky lake is a nice quiet stretch, real good fishing around Fort Saskatchewan

[StiksnStrings]

The river has been looking quite muddy lately, usually we are starting to see it clearing up a bit by now as spring run off has slowed. Jigging in the deeper pools and any where water is flowing into the river has been working. Good luck!

[fishgod]

Thanks for the info, I'll try that stretch of river out next weekend when I go. Anyone know how the sturgeon bite is? Not looking for them in particular, but landing one would be a big bonus

[bezzola]

Brother inlaw and nefew have been steady landing sturgeon for the last couple weeks

[fishgod]

That's great to hear. Hopefully I can get a couple!