Prairie Outdoors: Spring is Here, They Say
Spring Fishing Season is Here!
With the arrival of May, and now the start of June, fishing seasons in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba are opening up. The ice is gone throughout the Southern Zones. Some ice was still hanging around into May 5th/6th but sunshine and strong winds have taken care of that. Sporting Goods stores are having season opening specials and the fishing lodges are gearing up for their first guests of the season. It’s also that time when we start to make a list of our favorite fishing spots and which one we are heading to for opening day. See some great fishing stories in The Campfire.
Across the Prairie Provinces, high water conditions exist. Heavy late season snowfalls and late thaws have pushed up water lake levels in most areas. This is giving dock owners, such as myself, a challenge of where to put the dock and boat lift. I have had to position my dock 10′ closer to shore which puts me at near the max height of my dock legs, furthest from shore. The boat lift is also closer, but I managed to position it slight closer to normal. Unfortunately this means likely re-positioning the dock, or dock and lift, when the lake level eventually returns to normal. Will that be in 2 weeks, a month, 2 months. We will have to wait to find out. The floating dock owners are looking pretty wise right now.
The fish don’t seem to mind as many species are now in their post-spawn feeding frenzy and settling into their normal early season routines. Look for the Pike in the shallow bays and the Walleye along drop-offs and other structure. These spots may have changed a bit as water levels of 1-1/2 feet higher than normal may shift them closer to shore than in normal years.
For the Bear Hunter
Spring Black Bear Hunting is often regarded as the prime season for the quality of the bear fur in the early season. From northern Alberta, through Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the black bears are out from their winter hibernation and the season is on! See our listings of Black Bear Outfitters to get your shot at one.
We help connect hunters with the great outdoors in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to enjoy the world class hunting, fishing and camping. If you are looking for a hunting adventure, we help you find the hunting outfitter, guided hunting trip, fishing lodge, or campground that matches your outdoor quest. Check out our Outfitters, Guides and Lodges pages. Many hunting outfitters are still operating despite the closed border to USA tourists/hunters so now it the time if you have ever wondered what the guided hunting experience is like. We can tell you from personal experience, it is something you can image don’t really understand just how good hunting can be, until you have hunted with the professionals.
Get Out for Spring Fishing
Spring fishing season is here, all across the Prairie provinces. The ice fishing gear has been tucked away. It’s the start of spring fishing and camping season. I am busy preparing myself for a spring and summer long fly fishing project. What plans are you making for the most active outdoors season in Canada?
If you are looking for the regulations and dates for fishing in Saskatchewan, check the 2025 Anglers Guide.
We help connect hunters and anglers with the great outdoors in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba to enjoy the world class hunting, fishing and campgrounds. If you are looking for a hunting adventure, we help you find the hunting outfitter, guided hunting trip, fishing lodge, or campground that matches your outdoor quest. Check out our Outfitters, Guides and Lodges pages.
All three provinces now have an online campground site reservation system.
- For Alberta, use reserve.albertaparks.ca. Beginning Feb 19th.
- For Saskatchewan, use saskparks.tourismsaskatchewan.com. Beginning April 7th.
- For Manitoba, use prspub.gov.mb.ca. Begins April 3rd for most campgrounds.
Happy Camping!
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In Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba we have over 200,000 lakes and hundreds of rivers, featuring some of the finest fresh water game fishing possible. The wild life is plentiful and world renowned for trophy quality hunting and fishing. Many hunting and fishing world records have come from this area including the Hanson Buck and the Broder Buck. We have wild mountain streams in Alberta featuring Brown trout and Rainbow trout that will rip the backing out of your reel. Bring your heavy line and get ready to set the hook for Northern Pike that will spin your boat around. The flocks of Canada Geese and Snow Geese will fill the sky in numbers only counted in hundreds of thousands. The southern prairies feature excellent pheasant hunting along the creek beds and abundant numbers of “Prairie Chicken” (sharp-tail grouse) and “Huns” (Hungarian Partridge). With a good dog and a quick 12 gauge you can get your limit. Trophy walleye can be pulled from lakes year round and the ice fishing is an unbelievable adventure. Imagine pulling a 30 inch walleye or a 48 inch pike through 3 feet of ice. If bear hunting is your sport, the forest are well stocked with the wary creatures.
If you have the patience, you have a great chance to pick a black bear in one of the many color phases ranging from pure black, to chocolate brown, to cinnamon and even the rare blonde bear. World record whitetail, elk, moose and mule deer are wandering the forests and plains where the big game are plentiful and big bodied.
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the Broder Buck - Moose
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