The Glenmore Reservoir opens up for fishing on May 1st!

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

I thought that would only have water in flood situations?

You're right. I thought it was supposed to be a traditional dam and reservoir but it is not.

[Crackmacs]

Originally Posted by taco.vidal

Do you fly fish or use spinning rods and reels at the reservoir?

What kind of fish do you hope to catch?

Canoeing was mentioned, but if you fish from shore, what are some spots to fish at?

It has Trout and Pike, and supposedly Whitefish and Perch but I've never seen them there. I've only ever fished using a spinner.

I'm personally hoping to catch trout.

[Crackmacs]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

what do the fish in these here parts normally strike on?

I find spinners or spoons to be the best. I've tried using worms and leeches and mealworms and smelts before, but never once have I caught anything with them.



The top fish there, I caught at the Glenmore Reservoir using a spoon. Five of diamonds I think it was. ####ty picture, but it was a brown trout.



Same with this pike. Caught it using a jig.

[Locke]

I drive over the Ivor Strong bridge regularly and see people fishing, I thought they were just harmless weirdos and hobos.

I wish I liked to fish. I just dont.

[BurningYears]

Originally Posted by Locke

I drive over the Ivor Strong bridge regularly and see people fishing, I thought they were just harmless weirdos and hobos.

I wish I liked to fish. I just dont.

What did they end up being?

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Crackmacs

I find spinners or spoons to be the best. I've tried using worms and leeches and mealworms and smelts before, but never once have I caught anything with them.

You can't use bait in Glenmore (drinking water) but you can in other lakes.

[Iowa_Flames_Fan]

Originally Posted by troutman

You can't use bait in Glenmore (drinking water) but you can in other lakes.

Actually, I believe bait is allowed, just not dead bait fish (such as minnows).

The weird wrinkle to that is that per the regs smelt is apparently not a bait fish?

Either way, trout like to eat insects (though they like worms, their mouths are often too small for your gigantic nightcrawler type work) and pike will bite on spinners or jig heads with rubber lures on them. I've never had much luck in the reservoir, but don't know if I would try bait right off the bat anyway.

Another reason to use lures in the res is that there isn't so much fish there that people should be taking their limit out of the lake every day. Obviously you can keep your limit if you want to, but there is an argument to be made for catching and releasing so that everyone gets to share in the fun. On that note, if you think there is a chance you might want to release the fish, it's best not to use bait as they can swallow your hook and their odds of surviving that are very slim.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan

Actually, I believe bait is allowed, just not dead bait fish (such as minnows).

The weird wrinkle to that is that per the regs smelt is apparently not a bait fish?

Either way, trout like to eat insects (though they like worms, their mouths are often too small for your gigantic nightcrawler type work) and pike will bite on spinners or jig heads with rubber lures on them. I've never had much luck in the reservoir, but don't know if I would try bait right off the bat anyway.

Another reason to use lures in the res is that there isn't so much fish there that people should be taking their limit out of the lake every day. Obviously you can keep your limit if you want to, but there is an argument to be made for catching and releasing so that everyone gets to share in the fun. On that note, if you think there is a chance you might want to release the fish, it's best not to use bait as they can swallow your hook and their odds of surviving that are very slim.

Yes, you have it right:

Glenmore Reservoir
May 1 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 5; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15; Bait fish not allowed.
Nov. 1 to Apr. 30 – CLOSED

[Iowa_Flames_Fan]

That trout limit is funny. If anyone can catch 5 trout in a day in the reservoir I will give you $20.

I've also never heard of anyone catching perch in there, but I suppose anything's possible.

[Clarkey]

Originally Posted by Crackmacs

I find spinners or spoons to be the best. I've tried using worms and leeches and mealworms and smelts before, but never once have I caught anything with them.



The top fish there, I caught at the Glenmore Reservoir using a spoon. Five of diamonds I think it was. ####ty picture, but it was a brown trout.



Same with this pike. Caught it using a jig.

What length is that pike?

[Bownesian]

Looks like about a hammer handle to me.

[Crackmacs]

Originally Posted by Clarkey

What length is that pike?

Sorry I don't remember, was from a few years ago. It went to a great cause! I have piranhas and hermit crabs and they both love fish. There's no size restrictions from the Glenmore Reservoir re: pike, so I brought it home. Only Pike I've ever caught from there actually.

Heading out there Sunday. Can't wait. Going to rain. Hope it's not too brutal.

[foshizzle11]

Originally Posted by Crackmacs

Sorry I don't remember, was from a few years ago. It went to a great cause! I have piranhas and hermit crabs and they both love fish. There's no size restrictions from the Glenmore Reservoir re: pike, so I brought it home. Only Pike I've ever caught from there actually.



Heading out there Sunday. Can't wait. Going to rain. Hope it's not too brutal.

Sweet, we will be out on our kayaks Sunday too, should be fun. Will belly fishing and if not luck I'll switch back to spoons and other Pike type things.

Hopefully no rain!

[Magnum PEI]

Was fishing by Earl Grey, second time ever fishing. Caught a 26" burbot. Never heard of it before, weird looking fish, almost like a salamander with fins. Supposedly theyre quite tasty, but I dont eat flesh so I gave him to my friend. Tried to put him back but he swallowed the hook pretty good. Felt pretty barbaric mashing its head with a rock. I don't think I'll go fishing again, kind of boring, and cruel if you catch something.