ALBERTA’S STOCKED WATERS In 2002, the province of Alberta stocked 296 bodies of water with the following species.
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ALBERTA’S STOCKED WATERS In 2002, the province of Alberta stocked 296 bodies of water with the following species.
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Please note that this information is a listing of the stocking done in 2002, and is provided for reference purposes. If you would like more information on stocked waters in the province, please visit the Alberta Sustainable Resource Development Fishing Home Page
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Tips and Suggestions for Fishing in Stocked Waters Your best catch will probably come from using traditional bait fishing methods. Put a worm, bread, power bait, or cheese on your hook with a weight and bobber, then sit back and wait for the fish to bite. Stocked fish have been raised in captivity and fed a regular diet for their entire lives. These trout have not had to fend for themselves or forage for food. For the first couple of weeks after the initial stocking, most rainbows will be disoriented and will probably not respond to your offering. Give them a couple of weeks to get used to their new surroundings and then have at 'er ! The catch and keep limit for stocked Rainbow Trout is the same as for wild Rainbows. You may keep only five fish per trip. Keep in mind that this limit includes any fish you have in your freezer. The idea is a simple one. Fishing is suppose to be an enjoyable hobby, not a means of putting food on your table. By all means keep a couple of stocked Rainbows for dinner, but do not try to load-up your freezer. Alberta’s stocked waters are there for everyone’s enjoyment. Try not to dominate any one spot on a pond or lake, move around and let everyone enjoy the area. One of the greatest benefits of stocked waters are the joy they can bring young children. These waters are relatively easy to fish, and it doesn’t take a great deal of skill or technique to catch your limit. Take your kids, or a child that you know to one of these great ponds and watch the excitement as they land their first beautiful Rainbow. If you are fishing and there are kids trying to catch a few, step aside and give the kids first try at the good spots. Also teach your children the importance of catch and release fishing. For example, if you are fishing with two kids your legal limit would be fifteen Rainbows. Ask yourself if you really need that many fish in the freezer. Keep enough for dinner and then teach the kids how to properly catch and release these beautiful fish. Ponds, lakes and reservoirs stocked by the ACA are public property That makes them everyone’s responsibility. Whatever you take to the pond with you , take out when you leave. Pop cans, sandwich bags, cigarette packages, and left over food, are not the sights you want to see when you are fishing. If you come across someone else’s garbage, be a bigger person and pick up the trash and dispose of it properly. Teach your kids to clean up, and never ever throw refuse in the water. Most stocked waters are heavily used by the public. You can enhance your experience by keeping your pets on a leash, your kids in control, and your noise to a minimum. Respect for your fisheries, and for your fellow anglers will make for a more enjoyable experience for all.
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