Cameron Lake

Cameron Lake is located in Waterton Lakes National park and stretches 2.5 kilometers just hovering between the Canadian/U.S. border. The water is clear and cold, fed by melting ice and snow, and reaches depths of 125 feet. It was stocked between 1921 and 1974 and continues to sustain a population of Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout. Fishing is fair and the average size of fish are modest, however anglers have pulled fish in the upwards of 5 pounds. Shore access is very limited and fishing is best accessed by a boat.

Cameron Lake is well equipped with boat rentals, and a small snack and tackle shop where you can purchase your Waterton Lakes National Park fishing license. They even provide rods and reels and all the tackle you might need to go out. There is also a viewing deck with binoculars that lookout to the south end of the lake where grizzly bears commonly hang out. This lake is an outdoor adventurists dream and is a must see if you visit Waterton Lakes National Park.

Quick Overview

• Fish Species: Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
• Amenities: Parking, Washrooms, equipment rental, boat rental, tackle shop
• Special Restrictions: No motors allowed, No bait, Need A Waterton National Park Fishing License
• Distance from: Calgary 3 hours 20 minutes
• Nearest Town/City:Waterton Town 15km | Pincher Creek 71km
• Nearest Fishing Store: Walmart - Pincher Creek
• References: Rules & Regulations | Five day Weather Report | Location Map

Airdrie Pond

Airdrie Pond is located in Nose Creek park on the West side of Airdrie. It is apart of the annual Alberta stock program and receives 500 Rainbow Trout annually. Fish can be seen rising during evening hatches, and are generally an easy catch with small presentations. The stocked Rainbows don't generally grow very big, and some fish do escape into Nose Creek during the spring when there is flooding from the rain. The water quality is poor due to the amount of garbage and random bikes and shopping carts that find their way into the pond, so it is highly recommend that you treat this location as catch and release only.

Airdrie Pond is a great place to have a picnic and teach the kids how to fish. However it is a very small body of water and is a busy location with lots of families with kids and pets, so although shore access is excellent, you will need to be looking over both shoulders before casting with any rod type. But this is a nice close location to burn the last hours of daylight.

Quick Overview

• Fish Species: Rainbow Trout
• Amenities: Parking, Washrooms, Shore Access, Day Use picnic sites
• Nearest Town/City: Within Airdrie city limits
• Nearest Fishing Store: Bass Pro Shops | Airdrie Canadian Tire | Airdrie Walmart
• References: Rules & Regulations | Five Day Weather Report | Location Map