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Does Alberta have any Panfish?
So, forgive me if this is a dumb question.
But does Alberta have any panfish? I'm refering to things like: Bluegill, sunfish, or Redgill.
Hell, I know they're not "panfish" but I'd even like to know if there's any Carp or Bass. Now, don't get me wrong, I know there's "Grass carp", but they're a science fish, not a sport fish.
From what I can tell Alberta has nothing but Brown and Rainbow trout, White fish, and I guess pike.
But yeah:
Does Alberta have any pond fish or Panfish to speak of?
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June 1 to Sept. 30 and Dec. 1 to Mar. 31 – Trout limit 1 under 35 cm; All Trout over 35 cm must be released; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river from Aug. 16 to Sept. 30.
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03-31-2012, 10:44 PM
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03-31-2012, 10:48 PM
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Thank you.
That is actually immensly helpfull.
I'll still be "fishing" for personal stories and opinions thought by an off chance one of you guys might admit a good spot or two.
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from Bearspaw Dam downstream to Western Headworks Diversion (W.H.D.) Weir (including the Elbow River below Glenmore Reservoir).
CLOSED Apr. 1 to May 31 and Oct. 1 to Nov. 30
June 1 to Sept. 30 and Dec. 1 to Mar. 31 – Trout limit 1 under 35 cm; All Trout over 35 cm must be released; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river from Aug. 16 to Sept. 30.
So I don't forget my fishing jurisdiction.
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03-31-2012, 11:26 PM
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Why do you need panfish in a province with some of the best trout fishing in North America ?
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04-01-2012, 01:06 AM
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I believe that Perch, Mountain Whitefish and Grayling would all fit the panfish classification.
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04-01-2012, 02:50 AM
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Why do you need panfish in a province with some of the best trout fishing in North America ?
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Well I'm From Vancouver island, so what can I say? I miss Pumpkinseeds.
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Originally Posted by KegRiver
I believe that Perch, Mountain Whitefish and Grayling would all fit the panfish classification.
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Yeah, I've heard about White fish. There's plenty of those guys in the Bow River which is just a hop skip and a jump away.
Grayling has got to be the weirdest damn local fish I've seen so far.
Perch, perch you've got me sold on. Is there any areas within or close to calgary that I can reel in a few of those?
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CLOSED Apr. 1 to May 31 and Oct. 1 to Nov. 30
June 1 to Sept. 30 and Dec. 1 to Mar. 31 – Trout limit 1 under 35 cm; All Trout over 35 cm must be released; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river from Aug. 16 to Sept. 30.
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04-01-2012, 03:14 AM
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It's too bad Alberta doesn't have any Bluegill/Sunfish. Probably due to how easy they are to catch, but they sure can be fun to angle.
I believe the closest lake to the Calgary area with Pumpkinseed would be Lake Windermere in BC (About a 3 hour drive from Calgary).
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04-01-2012, 06:52 AM
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Is there any areas within or close to calgary that I can reel in a few of those?
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I'm not familure with Calgary area waters.
I fished for them south of Edmonton, mostly in Buck lake, and out towards Lac La Biche
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04-01-2012, 08:49 AM
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Closest Ive seen panfish, (Bluegills, pumpkinseeds etc) was in Duck Lake at Creston. Hadnt seen them for over 40 years back in Ontario, was a nice change of pace. And BASS too!!!!  Ive also caught Bullheads and Black Crappies and Carp in Osoyoos lake but that was a long time ago. Oh and also BASS!
Flyguy believe it or not, not everyone is into trout. 
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04-01-2012, 01:10 PM
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Tie Lake used to have tons of sunfish and perch, with the odd bass.. last I heard though its mainly bass now. Closer than Creston.
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04-01-2012, 02:49 PM
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Why do you need panfish in a province with some of the best trout fishing in North America ?
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Spoken like someone who hasnt done much of panfishing. I dont know how anyone could not like those little buggers. More fun that perch IMO, fight a litle better and they take dry flys more often.
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04-01-2012, 03:25 PM
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Perch, perch you've got me sold on. Is there any areas within or close to calgary that I can reel in a few of those?[/QUOTE]
I know of a few lakes in Calgary area carburn (may have winter killed) Chester ere, and if you have acsess sundance has some if your willing to drive there's mc greagore
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04-01-2012, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DJL
It's too bad Alberta doesn't have any Bluegill/Sunfish. Probably due to how easy they are to catch, but they sure can be fun to angle.
I believe the closest lake to the Calgary area with Pumpkinseed would be Lake Windermere in BC (About a 3 hour drive from Calgary).
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I think it might have more to do with Winter die off to be honest.
Isn't the sunfish species more of a "light" winter fish?
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Closest Ive seen panfish, (Bluegills, pumpkinseeds etc) was in Duck Lake at Creston. Hadnt seen them for over 40 years back in Ontario, was a nice change of pace. And BASS too!!!! Ive also caught Bullheads and Black Crappies and Carp in Osoyoos lake but that was a long time ago. Oh and also BASS!
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Spoken like someone who hasnt done much of panfishing. I dont know how anyone could not like those little buggers. More fun that perch IMO, fight a litle better and they take dry flys more often.
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These guys know what I'm talking about.
Those pumpkinseeds have a lot of spirit for such a small body and they're an endearing handsome little fish. 
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CLOSED Apr. 1 to May 31 and Oct. 1 to Nov. 30
June 1 to Sept. 30 and Dec. 1 to Mar. 31 – Trout limit 1 under 35 cm; All Trout over 35 cm must be released; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river from Aug. 16 to Sept. 30.
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04-01-2012, 04:39 PM
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Alberta Panfish
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04-01-2012, 09:02 PM
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Do Goldeye and Mooneye count as pan fish?
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04-01-2012, 10:12 PM
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Alberta Panfish
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Yummy!!!
I wish Alberta had Pumkinseeds, Crappies, rock bass, bluegills etc, not to mention Channel Catfish. I would probably start fishing again/more in Alberta.
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04-02-2012, 11:32 AM
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A species isn't necesarily absent in Alberta just because it's not in the regs. Its surprising to hear what shows up sometimes/ is established in different parts of the province.
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04-02-2012, 11:33 AM
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Rock Bass are probably the scrappiest fish for their size of any of them.
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04-02-2012, 01:23 PM
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I think there are perch in carburn park. I'm not sure how good the fishing is there though. Carburn park is in Calgary.
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We have a confirmed population of bluegill now in Saskatchewan - maybe it is only a matter of time for Alberta.
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04-02-2012, 03:36 PM
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A species isn't necesarily absent in Alberta just because it's not in the regs. Its surprising to hear what shows up sometimes/ is established in different parts of the province.
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I can vouche for this.
I once caught a coconut in the bow river.
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I think there are perch in carburn park. I'm not sure how good the fishing is there though. Carburn park is in Calgary.
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Carburn park
You, good sir, have just accidentally revealed to me EXACTLY what I was looking for. This Carburn lake/park looks absolutely perfect.. sounds like there's a ton of pike in it though.
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We have a confirmed population of bluegill now in Saskatchewan - maybe it is only a matter of time for Alberta.
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Yeah, but Saskatchewan also has Bass, Carp, Buffalo carp, and crayfish, but they've never made the leap over to Alberta.. as interesting as that would be.
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from Bearspaw Dam downstream to Western Headworks Diversion (W.H.D.) Weir (including the Elbow River below Glenmore Reservoir).
CLOSED Apr. 1 to May 31 and Oct. 1 to Nov. 30
June 1 to Sept. 30 and Dec. 1 to Mar. 31 – Trout limit 1 under 35 cm; All Trout over 35 cm must be released; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river from Aug. 16 to Sept. 30.
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04-02-2012, 07:45 PM
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Yeah, but Saskatchewan also has Bass, Carp, Buffalo carp, and crayfish, but they've never made the leap over to Alberta.. as interesting as that would be.
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Well we have the crayfish lol.
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04-02-2012, 08:11 PM
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Well we have the crayfish lol.
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What?
Really?
I didn't know Alberta had Crayfish. What river or pond are they scuttling around in?
I love Trapping crayfish.
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from Bearspaw Dam downstream to Western Headworks Diversion (W.H.D.) Weir (including the Elbow River below Glenmore Reservoir).
CLOSED Apr. 1 to May 31 and Oct. 1 to Nov. 30
June 1 to Sept. 30 and Dec. 1 to Mar. 31 – Trout limit 1 under 35 cm; All Trout over 35 cm must be released; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river from Aug. 16 to Sept. 30.
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What?
Really?
I didn't know Alberta had Crayfish. What river or pond are they scuttling around in?
I love Trapping crayfish.
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LOTS of crayfish in the NSR, and some local ponds
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crayfish in most if not all southern ab resevoirs, they are all throughout the eid system. Carburn does have some pike and perch but I believe their numbers are rather low now.
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04-02-2012, 10:11 PM
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We have a confirmed population of bluegill now in Saskatchewan - maybe it is only a matter of time for Alberta.
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Its happened in Alberta. I think in a way we've been pretty lucky to have limited bucket brigade activity so intro's often end up staying very localized (down south anyways).
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Its happened in Alberta. I think in a way we've been pretty lucky to have limited bucket brigade activity so intro's often end up staying very localized (down south anyways).
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The bluegill came in naturally during the flooding events over the last several years. I am working down there after easter, I am going to drop in a few traps and see if I can get a couple.
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04-03-2012, 10:57 AM
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The bluegill came in naturally during the flooding events over the last several years. I am working down there after easter, I am going to drop in a few traps and see if I can get a couple.
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Interesting. Well, better than the way we get new fish. I'm pretty sure the ones in Alberta came from bc as post-holiday stowaways. Good luck catching some, they are pretty little fish.
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The bluegill came in naturally during the flooding events over the last several years. I am working down there after easter, I am going to drop in a few traps and see if I can get a couple.
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save some for horsetrader, the bass in his secret stocked lake will get big and fat on them!
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