Crawling Valley Reservoir (CVR) is located 160 km west of Calgary and it is a popular pike and walleye fishing spot. The max depth of the lake is 16 m.
Most people access Crawling Valley by the campground area on the south side near the boat launch.
There is a big campground if you are planning to stay overnight in the summer.
Crawling Valley Reservoir Directions
Crawling Valley Reservoir Fishing Tips
Besides pike and walleye, you can also catch burbot, especially during the winter months. There is also perch in this lake.
If you are after the burbot, try to fish later in the evening.
The area around the boat launch and on the east side of the lake across from it is good for catching burbots.
Other good spots are located along the channels but be careful when driving there on the ice.
Minnows and smelts work great at CVR and if you are ice fishing at night try using glowing jig heads.
In the past Crawling Valley used to have a decent amount of trout but it is not as abundant anymore.
Crawling Valley Reservoir Fishing Regulations
- 10 Burbot
- 15 Yellow Perch
- 10 Lake Whitefish
- 0 Northern Pike
- 0 Walleye
Bait allowed
- OPEN MAY 8 TO NOV. 30 between sunrise and sunset
- OPEN ALL DAY DEC. 1 TO MAR. 15
Check Alberta Fishing Regulations for up-to date rules.