Eagle Lake is located 61 km east of Calgary just outside of Strathmore. It is a very popular spot for winter fishing and gets pretty busy on weekends.
If you are driving to Eagle Lake from Calgary, another great ice fishing spot to check out is Dalemead Lake.
Eagle Lake Directions
Eagle Lake Fishing Tips
The most common fish species at Eagle Lake are pike and walleye. Smelts work great for both walleye and pike. There are some big walleyes in this lake.
Most people access the lake from the boat launch. It is a pretty shallow lake with a max depth of 5 m and if you are fishing during open water season, an inflatable boat might be handy.
It is common for green algae to bloom at Eagle Lake during hot summer months so many people prefer to ice fish there instead. Like many other open prairie lakes, Eagle Lake can get pretty windy so check the weather forecast before fishing there.
Eagle Lake Fishing Regulations
- 10 Burbot
- 15 Yellow Perch
- 0 Northern Pike
- 0 Walleye
Bait allowed
Open May 8 to March 15
Check Alberta Fishing Regulations for up-to date rules.