Chain Lakes Fish Stocking Report 2026 – Latest Updates

Chain Lakes was last stocked on April 30, 2026 with 11,580 Riverence AF3N Rainbow Trout.

Central AlbertaZone PP2

A popular fishing reservoir near Nanton, nestled in the foothills west of Claresholm. One of southern Alberta's top cutthroat and rainbow trout destinations.

MTN Whitefish

Rainbow Trout

Westslope Cutthroat Trout

Max depth

6.7 m

Surface elevation

808 m

Depth Map

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Chain Lakes Stocking Schedule 2026 — History (2023–2026)

Stocked in provincial reports: Rainbow Trout, Westslope Cutthroat Trout

32 stocking events

Rainbow Trout

Riverence AF3N

11,580 fishApr 30, 20262026 report

Rainbow Trout

Riverence AF3N

2,420 fishApr 30, 20262026 report

Rainbow Trout

Riverence AF3N

6,000 fishApr 30, 20262026 report

Rainbow Trout

Trout Lodge / Riverence AF3N

30,000 fishApr 30, 20262026 report

Westslope Cutthroat Trout

Allison Creek 2N

20,000 fishApr 22, 20262026 report

Rainbow Trout

Trout Lodge/Jumpers AF3N

3,957 fishOct 21, 20252025 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

10,747 fishOct 9, 20252025 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

10,611 fishOct 8, 20252025 report

Rainbow Trout

Trout Lodge/Jumpers AF3N

9,401 fishSep 22, 20252025 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

20,164 fishSep 15, 20252025 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

24,836 fishSep 11, 20252025 report

Rainbow Trout

Riverence AF3N

15,348 fishApr 23, 20252025 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

14,500 fishOct 2, 20242024 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

7,005 fishOct 2, 20242024 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

8,085 fishOct 1, 20242024 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

16,400 fishSep 30, 20242024 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

5,850 fishSep 26, 20242024 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

3,550 fishSep 26, 20242024 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

7,748 fishSep 19, 20242024 report

Rainbow Trout

Trout Lodge/Silver's AF3N

35,210 fishMay 21, 20242024 report

Rainbow Trout

Trout Lodge/Jumpers AF3N

6,768 fishApr 26, 20242024 report

Rainbow Trout

Trout Lodge/Jumpers AF3N

3,304 fishApr 26, 20242024 report

Rainbow Trout

Trout Lodge/Jumpers AF3N

4,428 fishApr 26, 20242024 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

4,510 fishApr 26, 20242024 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

990 fishApr 22, 20242024 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

20,000 fishSep 21, 20232023 report

Rainbow Trout

Riverance AF3N

8,235 fishSep 21, 20232023 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

10,000 fishJun 7, 20232023 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

5,000 fishJun 7, 20232023 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

25,000 fishMay 29, 20232023 report

Rainbow Trout

Trout Lodge/Jumpers AF3N

2,020 fishMay 3, 20232023 report

Rainbow Trout

Campbell Lake 3N

2,750 fishMay 3, 20232023 report

Alberta Fish Stocking reports (2023–2026) · Open Government Licence – Alberta

Dedicated Chain Lakes stocking report page →

Heavily stocked with Westslope Cutthroat (20,000+) and Rainbow Trout (30,000+) in 2026.

Weather data unavailable

Stillwater Hatches

Regional stillwater hatch overview for Central Alberta (includes Chain Lakes)

Midge

Chironomidae

Highhigh

No photo available

Scud

Gammarus

Moderatemedium

Leech

Hirudinea

Moderatemedium

No photo available

Water Boatman

Corixidae

Moderatemedium

Full Central Alberta lake hatch chart

Sportfishing Regulations

Zone boundaries and Special Waters designations from Alberta Fish & Wildlife GIS (updated 2026-05-20). Bag limits, seasons, and gear rules are only on the official guide — verify before you fish.

Watershed unit (sportfishing zone)

PP2Parkland-Prairie — PP2

Central parkland including Edmonton-area rivers and pothole lakes.

Open PP2 regulations on albertaregulations.ca

Fish management zone (FMZ)

Parkland-Prairie Zone

Broad provincial zone — detailed limits are set per watershed unit above.

Check Alberta Sportfishing Regulations at albertaregulations.ca.

Current guide season: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027.

Alberta Sportfishing Regulations (full guide)Official regulations map (geospatial.alberta.ca)View zone boundaries on AB Fish Report map

Notes

Excellent shore and boat fishing. Full-service campground on-site.