There are numerous fly fishing opportunities along the Icefield Parkway in Banff and Jasper National Parks. Many of the lakes and rivers are spectacular because of the amazing backdrop of mountains!
One of our favourites is Bow Lake in Banff National Park. There are several species of trout in the lake but we have only encountered lake trout! Bow Lake is feed by Bow Glacier that is a finger of the Wapata Icefields. The water is always cold and at times the visibility is off because of glacial melt! The backdrop of Bow Lake are the hanging glaciers around the lake.
There are places that you can fish from shore too! For the most part you are fishing along drop offs. We try to find 12 to 15 feet of water along drop offs or find some rocks in the water to work!
You do not catch a lot of trout during your day unless you hit a chironomid hatch just right!
We usually use ice minnows or a small forage fish imitation!
Be aware that you do need a Parks Canada Fishing License. We got ours at the Fishing Hole in Calgary!
...also you cannot use a motor of any kind, that includes an electric motor. You have to paddle or row! It is very worth it.
...and, you need to fill out one of these forms below and have it with you at all time!
Bill Blades photo
Bill Blades photo
Peyto Glacier
Mount Mitchner on Hwy 11 near Lake Abraham
Icefield Parkway is well worth the drive!
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