LAC LA BICHE - With most lakes in the Northern Boreal zone of the Alberta fishing areas opening on May 15, an opportunity to learn about fish and their habitat was presented to youngsters and their families in Lac La Biche last week.
As Alberta Environment and Protected Areas staff from the Cold Lake Fish Hatchery re-stocked the community pond in Lac La Biche with trout on May 9, youngsters and their families learned about the fish and other species in and around the region.
The educational event also featured representatives from enforcement services to tell the kids the importance of safe and sustainable fishing.
While it was termed as a "Dad and Me" event, all family members were welcome and took part.
There are just over 100 fishing lakes within the Lakeland area listed in the 2024 Alberta Guide to Sport Fishing Regulations, from Cold Lake to North Buck Lake in geographically and from Amisk Lake to Wolf Lake alphabetically. For the 2024 season, only Primrose, Goodfish, and Burnt lakes are closed all year.
A portion of Pinehurst Lake in the area of Snug Cove is also closed to fishing this season, along with areas around the tributary outlets of the Lac La Biche River and Owl River on Lac La Biche Lake.
The current Alberta fishing season runs until March 31, 2025
