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07-04-2020, 05:31 PM
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Join Date: May 2020
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Just how bad is the Glenmore Reservoir?
Despite catching the odd fish here and there, I find the Glenmore Reservoir in Calgary to be atrocious for fishing. The water is constantly murky, there's another angler every 50 ft, there's families and people everywhere making noise and throwing rocks in the water, and most times you end up getting skunked. The regs imply there's a few different species in there...perch, whitefish, trout, pike, but I haven't seen anyone pull anything except hammer handle pike and the rare brown trout. I've even tried upstream in weaselhead flats to no avail. I've heard it used to be better prior to the 2013 floods. I'm probably just going to stick to the Bow going forward. I guess if you want good fishing, you've gotta put in the effort and go out of town
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07-04-2020, 05:44 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 7,325
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I fished it pre flood and back then people complained about it .
The funny part is myself and my buddies actually caught lots of respectable pike 5-15lbs and the odd 5lbs+ brown and rainbows. This was consistently and can’t remember getting skunked. Actually met guys who did great for perch and burbot but I never figured them out
One thing I have learned over the years every time I hear about how a body or water is tough or no good you will also find the odd fishermen that has the place dialed in.
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07-04-2020, 06:47 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: calagry
Posts: 1,924
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You've got to expect it to be busy. Smack dab in a million plus people.
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07-05-2020, 03:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 59
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Glenmore can be hit or miss, but there is some good fishing to be had there. Water clarity varies a lot throughout the year. The key to Glenmore is to find the hot spots. It is also a lot easier if you can fish from a small boat. We filmed a short video from there last year and caught four or five pike in about 2 hours. The water was very clear - just need to sit along the edge of the weedbeds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FALBduQRAo&t=4s
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07-06-2020, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Makepeace, Alberta
Posts: 105
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Back when I was single and had more time to fish I would usually fish on the east side of the causeway. You used to be able to cross underneath. I did pretty good for pike and even caught a few beauty rainbows. Seen some very large burbot carcasses so they're in there! Good luck. Maybe rent a canoe from the club and check out some good weed beds.
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07-06-2020, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: calgary ab
Posts: 2,703
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Get yourself a two man rubber raft and float around. Don't even have to go to far from the club. You will be away from the shore mongers. If you get a canoe it would be easier to troll. There are also some easy 5lb suckers in there.
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07-06-2020, 02:09 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 7,325
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Quote:
Originally Posted by barbless
Get yourself a two man rubber raft and float around. Don't even have to go to far from the club. You will be away from the shore mongers. If you get a canoe it would be easier to troll. There are also some easy 5lb suckers in there.
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Unless the laws have changed no inflatables allowed in Glenmore. This was years ago so may have changed
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07-06-2020, 02:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 490
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Smoky buck
Unless the laws have changed no inflatables allowed in Glenmore. This was years ago so may have changed
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Still not aloud. Inflatables According to city of Calgary website.
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07-07-2020, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 269
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I often get skunked but occasionally get a small pike. Also, saw a guy with a small tin boat a few days ago. I tried to tell him it was not allowed but he didnt care. I said "why do you think there are no other boats out here besides you?" If it was allowed it would be a zoo. At least he didnt have a motor.
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07-07-2020, 12:03 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 7,325
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slamilton
I often get skunked but occasionally get a small pike. Also, saw a guy with a small tin boat a few days ago. I tried to tell him it was not allowed but he didnt care. I said "why do you think there are no other boats out here besides you?" If it was allowed it would be a zoo. At least he didnt have a motor.
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In the past it was a ban on inflatables only tin boat, fiberglass, wood or any solid craft would be fine. I vaguely remember motor restrictions as well but can’t remember what
Again it has been years since I have fished there so things may have changed. Maybe someone up to date on this can chime in or post a link
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07-07-2020, 02:40 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
Posts: 583
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slamilton
I often get skunked but occasionally get a small pike. Also, saw a guy with a small tin boat a few days ago. I tried to tell him it was not allowed but he didnt care. I said "why do you think there are no other boats out here besides you?" If it was allowed it would be a zoo. At least he didnt have a motor.
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Yeah....he was allowed to be there. Not inflatable, no motor, totally ok.
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07-07-2020, 03:14 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Calgary,Alberta
Posts: 1,058
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From Bylaw 9018
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07-07-2020, 03:31 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: calgary ab
Posts: 2,703
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MathewsArcher
From Bylaw 9018
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OK didn't know about the inflatable. Guess a pike would bite it and deflate it. Always thought of a dinghy as an inflatable but I stand corrected. There are different types.
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07-07-2020, 03:43 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 7,325
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Quote:
Originally Posted by barbless
OK didn't know about the inflatable. Guess a pike would bite it and deflate it. Always thought of a dinghy as an inflatable but I stand corrected. There are different types.
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Years ago I was told it was to cut back on litter. Yes I know a bit of a stretch but that was the reason I was given
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07-07-2020, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Calgary
Posts: 98
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crosman177
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Nice catch man!
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07-08-2020, 11:48 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 447
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Thanks pal. Just choose the right bait/lure and areas is all you need to know
Last edited by crosman177; 07-08-2020 at 11:57 AM.
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07-08-2020, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 260
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I have fished the reservoir a lot over the years, and for me the fishing has gone downhill. I rarely fish there anymore. I have noticed a huge increase in fishing pressure every year all over the reservoir. I am just glad to have had the good days in the past.
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07-08-2020, 09:21 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Calgary
Posts: 98
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crosman177
Thanks pal. Just choose the right bait/lure and areas is all you need to know
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Awesome work getting it that dialled in! I've caught pike, whitefish, rainbows, browns and even one bull trout but the burbot and perch have proved elusive. I want that inner-city grand-slam!
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07-08-2020, 09:25 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 32
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Try it at nighttime
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07-10-2020, 10:43 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 447
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They’re there. Caught at least 12. Kept one. Tasted great!
Go at night. Target deep water. Tight lines and sharp hooks. Use a rod holder and bell set up. Be patient.
I think I’m going to try out jigging from a canoe this weekend. Should be exciting.
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07-13-2020, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 59
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Interested to hear how it went if you did go out. I was thinking about taking the kayak out this week.
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