Banff DIY fishing

[Hornet527]

I'm going to be in Banff in a few days and was wondering if there were any public fishing spots. Not looking to set the world on fire, just a place or two to go and have a little fun
Thanks in advance

[robson3954]

All waters are public. Get a license, check the regs and look for stuff without ice/high/dirty water

[Hornet527]

Originally Posted by robson3954

All waters are public. Get a license, check the regs and look for stuff without ice/high/dirty water

Will the water be to high to fish?

[Hornet527]

Bump

[Sedativ3]

river is high and brown, can still catch fish but its not an easy task. Best bet would be vermillion lakes, two jack lake, johnson lake or lake minnewanka. Was at johnson last night and caught a few. The rise really starts to heat up around 9:00 and by 9:30 the whole lake was hoppin. Make sure you pick up your national park license.

[commieboy]

Originally Posted by Sedativ3

river is high and brown, can still catch fish but its not an easy task. Best bet would be vermillion lakes, two jack lake, johnson lake or lake minnewanka. Was at johnson last night and caught a few. The rise really starts to heat up around 9:00 and by 9:30 the whole lake was hoppin. Make sure you pick up your national park license.

I have heard varying reports on Vermillion. A guy at Wapati told me not to bother as there are nothing but suckers in there, and the guy who sold me my license says there are quite a few cutts….. What has you experience been, if you don't mind me asking.

[McLeod]

Originally Posted by commieboy

i have heard varying reports on vermillion. A guy at wapati told me not to bother as there are nothing but suckers in there, and the guy who sold me my license says there are quite a few cutts….. What has you experience been, if you don't mind me asking.

closed..bears !

[Kokanee9]

Originally Posted by commieboy

I have heard varying reports on Vermillion. A guy at Wapati told me not to bother as there are nothing but suckers in there, and the guy who sold me my license says there are quite a few cutts….. What has you experience been, if you don't mind me asking.

I would pass by there. Very shallow, prone to winterkill. The outlet is at the west end of town by the rail crossing. Bears are often seen at the west end without the current closure. I would expect that they are roaming the entire area now, not just the western part to justify the closure.

[spinN'flyfish]

Originally Posted by Hornet527

I'm going to be in Banff in a few days and was wondering if there were any public fishing spots. Not looking to set the world on fire, just a place or two to go and have a little fun
Thanks in advance

get a license (national park) and rent a boat on minnewaka and catch big lakers all day

[Hornet527]

BEARS!!! I'm out !!! Lol. Thanks guys

[commieboy]

Originally Posted by McLeod

closed..bears !

Wasn't planning on going anytime soon… I was just wondering what people's experiences were like for future reference, as, of course, they will open again.

[Fish_Dog]

How about September? I see a bunch of lakes incl minnewaka close on sept 2, any good spots in early sept?