St. Mary River

Species at St. Mary River

Northern pikeWestlope cutthroat troutRainbow troutCutbowWalleyeMountain whitefish+3 more in the app

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Nearby waters

1. Belly Riverriver21 km
2. park lakelake22 km
3. Eight Mile Lakelake23 km
4. Stirling Creekstream25 km
5. Raymond Reservoirreservoir27 km
6. Picture Butte Reservoirlake31 km
7. Jensen Reservoirreservoir34 km
8. Milk River Ridge Reservoirreservoir35 km

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About St. Mary River

St. Mary River cuts through Alberta, Canada and offers classic stream fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at St. Mary River — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Reference: Wikipedia

Fishing Techniques

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

• For Westlope cutthroat trout

  Westlope cutthroat trout are often found in clear, cold streams; fish upstream, presenting your bait or lure naturally and avoiding spooking the fish by keeping a low profile.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at St. Mary River.

Plan Your Trip

Fishing St. Mary River usually starts the day before — checking weather, tide or river-flow data, and confirming your licence is valid for Alberta. Conditions in Canada can shift quickly, and a quick pre-trip review saves a lot of wasted travel.

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