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-campi...ationFlag=true

[Crackmacs]

Originally Posted by FishingPole

not sure where you live but i came across this posting on Kijiji for equipment rentals
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-fishing-campi...ationFlag=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?

[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]

must i say more.lol

[Habfan]

Originally Posted by FISHBATTEREDBEER

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

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

[WayneChristie]

Originally Posted by FISHBATTEREDBEER

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

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