Sturgeon Lake

It must first be said that this is one of the best Walleye lakes in the west (located about 45 minutes east of Grande Prairie off highway 43). There are many access points with quality boat launches including two provincial parks.

This is a size-able lake (approximately 9 km x 3km) with variable shorelines, cottages and feeder creeks that add structure to this fishing hotbed. It is extremely important to know how fishing regulations apply to your catch on this lake. Make sure you read carefully on slot size and harvest number as they change during the summer.

A hydro-graphic map of the lake is a must (one is provided beside the boat launches) due to the bottom changes of the lake. Between sand, weed, rock, and variable depths of 3 to 40 feet, a multitude of zones in the lake can be fished successfully from boat, shore, dingy or float tube. Be cautious of winds that can come up quickly and create quite a heavy chop on the water with no islands to hide behind.

A variety of fishing techniques and baits prove effective spring, summer, and fall. This includes good fly fishing with leech or minnow patters from first ice out to mid-summer on the weed bed flats and drop-offs.

Pike are most common on the fly but Walleye can be plentiful as well if you hit them on the feed. Be aware of blue green algae blooms in mid-summer as the water warms.

Get yourself a spot at one of the local campgrounds and enjoy fishing, hiking, and bird watching in this wonderful area.