Cold Lake Fish Stocking Report 2026 – Latest Updates
One of Alberta's largest natural lakes. Excellent lake trout and walleye fishery.
Max depth
99.1 m
Surface elevation
527 m
Depth Map
Cold Lake Stocking Schedule 2026 — History (2023–2026)
No provincial stocking records found for Cold Lake (2023–2026).
Weather data unavailable
Stillwater Hatches
Regional stillwater hatch overview for Central Alberta (includes Cold Lake)
Midge
Chironomidae
No photo available
Scud
Gammarus
Leech
Hirudinea
No photo available
Water Boatman
Corixidae
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)
Peace River and northwest boreal waters.
Open NB1 regulations on albertaregulations.caFish management zone (FMZ)
Northern Boreal Zone
Broad provincial zone — detailed limits are set per watershed unit above.
Alberta Special Waters (RL-PAAS)
This waterbody appears in the provincial Special Waters inventory. Extra rules (bait bans, size limits, seasonal closures, etc.) may apply — read the official zone guide and any waterbody-specific schedules.
- COLD CREEK · Edson district
Fisheries survey species: Brook Trout, Burbot, Rainbow Trout (inventory data — not a limit table)
Check Alberta Sportfishing Regulations at albertaregulations.ca.
Current guide season: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027.
Notes
Deepest lake in Alberta. World-class lake trout fishing spring and fall.