Jasper and onto Vancouver

[Blair.C]

Evening Everyone,

I am heading to Jasper this coming week. I got a fly fishing setup for Christmas and im hoping to get some good use out of it.
I've been scouring the site for information as far as where to fish. I am with a group of people who aren't really into fishing so I'm hoping to find a spot that's close to town and perhaps just off the highway.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. So far it's sounding like Miette could be the spot to go, any particular area you would recommend?

Also after I'm in Jasper I'm heading down to Vancouver. With my wife and young daughter. We will be making many pit stops along the way so if anyone knows of a good spot to stop to get a quick line in on our way down any suggestions on that would be appreciated as well!

Thanks so much

[dave99]

A few decent spots with good access:

The Athabasca where the Maligne flows into it or where the Miette flows in.

The Athabasca at Old Fort Point.

All are within 5-15min drive from Jasper. Good luck and check the regs to make sure.

[Blair.C]

Thanks! Any specific flies you would recommend for this time of year?

[moniaw24]

There's a roadside turnout apprx 10 min outside of Jasper(leaving) we call sheep'ss corner... fished there many years and had great luck catching Rocky Mountain Whites and the odd Bull Trout... usually the faithful coachman was the go to fly

[-JR-]

Just be aware you need a park fishing licence . Finding the stocked ponds will be your best goto spots . Most streams are just mountain run off and just don't hold fish . Rivers will be high and fast this time of year . Have fun !

[flyrodfisher]

Originally Posted by -JR-

Finding the stocked ponds will be your best goto spots .

Fish have not been stocked in Jasper National Park since 1974

Originally Posted by -JR-

Rivers will be high and fast this time of year .

Not next week

[Simba001]

Originally Posted by -JR-

Just be aware you need a park fishing licence . Finding the stocked ponds will be your best goto spots . Most streams are just mountain run off and just don't hold fish . Rivers will be high and fast this time of year . Have fun !

You can buy them right at the gate or in town. I have had good luck on dry flies at pyramid lake.

[flyrodfisher]

Originally Posted by Simba001

I have had good luck on dry flies at pyramid lake.

Pyramid lake is closed until May 21.

[Frank_NK28]

Originally Posted by moniaw24

There's a roadside turnout apprx 10 min outside of Jasper(leaving) we call sheep'ss corner... fished there many years and had great luck catching Rocky Mountain Whites and the odd Bull Trout... usually the faithful coachman was the go to fly

I'm working TMX in Valemount. Two weeks ago the Athabasca was a mud flat. Wasn't enough water to wet your boots to the ankles. Snow melt hasn't started much here yet. OP if you are heading to Vancouver check the regs closely. All the rivers and streams except for a very few listed in the regs are closed to fishing until well into June in area 7A(Omineca Peace). Moose Lake is open and ice was just starting to open in a few areas on Moose Lake(between Jasper and Mt Robson) last weekend. You might get a bull, bow or laker at the creek mouths. They had enough open water to toss a fly around.

[SNAPFisher]

Originally Posted by flyrodfisher

Pyramid lake is closed until May 21.

Maybe the Op and some of the respondents here should check the regs hey...