Edmonton Stillwater Adventures | Guided Fly Fishing Trips And Clinics

Rates & Services

This is our opportunity to describe the different packages we offer.
All prices are in Canadian funds and don't include the cost of an Alberta Anglers License .

To view Alberta angler licensing fees please visit 'My Wild Alberta'.

Our packages are available May through October

All flies are supplied. Float tubes, fly rods, and fins are offered as rentals or you can bring your own personal watercraft and equipment with you. Due to the many different sizes of anglers, we do not supply waders or wading boots. Arrangements can be made for hotel or home pick-up or we can meet at the lake or a place in Edmonton to load your equipment into Our vehicle.

(Note: * Our stillwater boat should be available sometime in 2009)

Equipment We Recommend

Chest waders

Rod & reel (available to rent)

Float Tube or pontoon boat (available to rent)

Fins (available to rent)

Life Jacket

Fishing net

Fishing vest & hat

Camera (waterproof)

Snacks and/or lunch

Refreshments

Rain jacket/Poncho

Bug repellent

Sunscreen

We recommend you bring a five or six-weight fly rod with reels of both floating and intermediate sinking lines. These lines should have at least seven-foot, 3X tapered leaders. If you plan on renting fins, you must bring some type of boot or shoe to be worn in the water with our fins.

What We Offer

Stillwater Fly Fishing School

If you are new to fly fishing, there are several things we will go over before entering the water. We'll go over the fly rod, reel, line & leaders as well as popular fly-fishing knots. Some of the popular flies we use and some stillwater entomology. Of course we'll show you basic casting instruction and fly retrieval. And when we get on the water, we'll go over stillwater techniques and tactics, how to read a lake and popular methods used to catch fish. If you're new to stillwater fly-fishing but an experienced stream fisherman, we'll tailor make the school to meet your needs.

For Float Tube / Pontoon Boat Newbies

When we get to the lake, we'll show you how to set up a 'toon or tube, fill it with air and what important tools you'll need. When we get to the water, we'll go over entering and exiting the lake, as well as propulsion with the fins and casting the fly rod from the boat.

For Experienced Stillwater Fly-Anglers

We'll get right to the fishing and try to answer any questions you may have while on the water. Our concentration will be on getting you into fish and having a good time.

GUIDED TRIP RATES

Local Lakes
At this time only weekend trips and clinics are available.

Saturday or Sunday (1/2 day) --- We fish the morning or evening for four hours ---

$175.00/one person

$300.00/two persons.

Saturday or Sunday (full day) --- We fish for eight hours ---

$275.00/one person

$400.00/two persons

Start of day and end of day times depend on hours of daylight available.

Two Day Trips

Edmonton Stillwater Adventures is pleased to offer one night camping and two days fishing at Dolberg Lake, Millers Lake, Wildhorse Lake or the Blue Ribbon **Little Smokey River for Arctic Grayling. Come and fish these trophy trout lakes that offer good catch rates of fat Rainbow trout reaching 20 plus inches and reports of many reaching up to 27 inches. One breakfast, two lunches, two suppers and refreshments are provided as well as sleeping bags, tents and other camping equipment. NOTE: This trip is available Saturday & Sunday only (June - October) The Little Smokey trip is available in the months of September and October only depending on good weather. Hotel or motel is an option for an added expense, please clarify if you wish a room with your package.

Saturday & Sunday --- We fish for two days and camp for a night--- $600.00/one person --- $900.00/two persons.

Prices for overnight trips are based on two days. Start of day and end of day times depend on hours of daylight available.

Guided Trips & Fly Fishing School Guidelines:

Maximum two persons per trip.
Casting instruction, learning the basics and driving expenses are all included in your day rate.
Local day trips will consist of either four or eight hours of fishing and/or instruction from the time we reach the water.
To keep prices affordable, equipment and food are not part of your package.
Rentals are available at a reasonable cost and food can be added to any package for an additional expense.
Tailor made trips can be arranged to your preference, please contact us for more information.

Choose Your Lake

Our four or eight hour guided trips will take place at one of these four local lakes:

Muir Lake

Muir is located about 30 minutes west of Edmonton. Thanks to aeration, this lake was stocked with Rainbow Trout in May 2003. Muir Lake is an enhanced fishery project and includes and education center explaining simple life forms and how trout feed on them as well as future plans for a a casting platform. The regulations at Muir are unique and put in place to give anglers high catch rates and a good chance at catching a trophy sized trout. As of May 2008, Muir Lake has been stocked with triploid rainbow trout that will grow to a very large size in short order. For more information about Muir Lake, click here.

Hasse is one of Edmonton's most popular pothole lakes. A Provincial Park located about 30 minutes west of Edmonton, this lake is stocked every spring with small Rainbow Trout. Fish up to ten pounds have been recorded from this lake

Spring lake is located about 30 minutes west of Edmonton and was my personal favorite however Perch have become numerous in this lake recently. This lake is home to the Edmonton Trout Club and has an aeration system on it during the winter months. Rainbow trout are stocked here every spring and there are some real lunkers here with reports of ten plus pounds.

Star Lake is located about 40 minutes west of Edmonton and is one of my favorite lakes. This lake is home to some larger Rainbows but is not known for high catch rates. If you're looking for a challenge and a chance at at a nice trophy trout, then this lake is for you.

Overnight Two Day Trips

Dolberg lake is known for it's trophy Rainbows and is located approximately 2 hours from Edmonton just west of the town of Barrhead. Dolberg is one of several destinations offered to our clients for our over night trips. Other lakes include Millers Lake for Rainbows and Brown trout as well as Wildhorse Lake in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Another destination choice is the Blue Ribbon Little Smokey River for Arctic Grayling and Bull Trout.

Rentals

*Note: Our rentals are only available with our guided trips.

The Pro-X is Trout Traps most popular float tube, features
large mesh working apron with ruler. 325 lb. weight capacity

The Pro-350 is a larger version of the Pro-X with a
350 lb. weight capacity. Has all the same features as the Pro-X.

The Fish Cat 4-LCS has a foam seat, designed to keep anglers warmer and drier by positioning the seat above the water level. Features two spacious gear pockets with beverage holders and is constructed using two durable vinyl airecells and a 600-denier PVC bottom that resists snags and everyday wear and tear.

Water Skeeter pontoon boats
are known as some of the best on the water

Complete Packages

Float tube, rod & reel, fins and life jacket --- $25.00 (1/2 day) --- $35.00 (full day)

Pontoon boat, rod & reel, fins and life jacket --- $40.00 (1/2 day) --- $50.00 (full day)

Float tubes & Pontoon Boats

Float tube rental 1/2 day---$15.00

Float tube rental full day---$25.00

Pontoon boat rental 1/2 day---$25.00
Pontoon boat rental full day---$35.00

Fins

Fin rental 1/2 or full day---$10.00

Fly Rods & Reels

Fly rod and reel rental 1/2 day---$10.00

Fly rod and reel rental full day---$15.00

Please refer to the recommended equipment list above. There is equipment you will need that we don't provide. Rental equipment is only available with a booked trip.

Payments

If we have to cancel your trip due to weather, we will re-book your trip for another day. If you cancel your trip we will re-fund you 20% of your deposit.

Payments can be made in cash or by personal cheque for Alberta residents. A 50% deposit will be required at least two weeks prior to trip. Remainder of payment can take place at the conclusion of your trip. If you are paying by cheque, a driver's license and major credit card will be required.

For out of province residents, a 50% deposit by money order or cheque will be required at least two weeks prior to trip. The remainder may be paid in cash, money order or certified cheque after your trip.

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