Maligne Lake

Maligne Lake sits in Alberta, Canada and offers the kind of structure-driven lake fishing that suits both bank anglers and those working from a small boat or float tube. Fish on a stillwater like this don't move much during the heat of the day — finding shade, cooler thermoclines, or current from inflowing streams is the local trick. Most successful trips to Maligne Lake come down to reading the water before tying on a lure.

Location

52.6613, -117.5264 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutBrook trout

Fishing Techniques

• 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.

• For Brook trout

  Fish upstream, casting into pools and runs, allowing your bait or lure to drift naturally with the current for best results.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Maligne Lake.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Maligne Lake should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Alberta before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Maligne Lake.

Nearby Spots in Alberta

See all fishing spots in Alberta →

Other Fishing Regions in Canada