jasonvilly Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I was in Montana this weekend, picked up a copy of a Montana Outdoor magazine. A twelve year old kid is trying to catch all 83 species of Montan fish, so far he is at 43 if I remember. That includes many different kinds, from the small sculpin and brook stickleback all the way up to the massive paddlefish and shovelnose sturgeon. Another fellow caught 40 different species in 1 year, his personal best. He says he has learned alot about his fishing and how to fish different species by targeting different fish. I know that alot of the forum is dedicated to catching trout, but I thought it might be neat to see how many different species you have all caught in 1 calendar year. So far this year I have caught Brown trout Rainbow trout Rocky Mountain Whitefish Pike Grayling (but this was in Montana, so it doesnt count towards my Alberta goal) Plan to get: *edit* added golden trout - thanks toirtis Brook Trout Bull Trout Cutthroat Cuttbow Walleye Sauger Goldeye Mooneye Lake trout Perch Sturgeon (might have to do a guided day, but it wont be on the fly, so does that count) Any others that you can think of? I am open to suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Burbot, but again,, it would be a small miracle to catch one on the fly. Golden trout. Over the past few years, I have managed: Brown trout Rainbow trout Rocky Mountain Whitefish Pike Grayling Brook Trout Bull Trout Cutthroat Walleye Sauger Goldeye Lake trout Perch Sturgeon Burbot (not on the fly) I still need Mooneye and golden trout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonvilly Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Here is some info I found in a quick search: How many fish species live in Alberta? There are approximately 65 species of fish swimming in Alberta waters. Of these: ■ 54 of these species have established populations in the province, and include a mix of both native and introduced fish. ■ 11 species have all been introduced to the province, either through legal stocking or through illegal or accidental release. These fish are present in limited numbers in Alberta. 18 fish species have been identified in this section of the website as they are fish classified by Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) either as popular game species, or as species at risk. Classification Alberta's fish species can be divided into 12 families, or general groupings based on similar characteristics. These families are: ■ Acipenseridae – Sturgeon family ■ Catostomidae – Sucker family ■ Cottidae – Sculpin family ■ Cyprinidae – Minnow family ■ Esocidae – Pike family ■ Gadidae – Codfish family ■ Gasterosteidae – Stickleback family ■ Hiodontidae – Mooneye family ■ Ictaluridae – Freshwater catfish family ■ Percidae – Perch family ■ Percopsidae – Trout-perch family ■ Salmonidae – Salmon family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Last year I caught a Burbot on a #14 prince nymph fishing a deepish hole on the Bow downstream of the city. I actually thought it was a log and it scared me when I first saw it. Hard to measure but definitely over 30". So there is hope of getting one on the fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NamasteMushroom Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Carp Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Bass!! That's a good one!! Good luck with that! Carp Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 As far a rare goes i have two burbot on the Bow. Don't want a third... Of course burbot are common fish as far as lakes are concerned. Grayling, golden trout and goldeye/mooneye are on the bucket list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 ■ Gasterosteidae – Stickleback family You catch one of those on a fly, and you will be legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonvilly Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 The brook stickleback would be the only real option. But I think they only get to be 2". If I'm correct they are actually in the seahorse family. Not even sure they are in Alberta. Oddly enough that 12 year old caught one. But I doubt on the fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I got a spot by my front door on Nose creek where i got 12 hog nosed dace! does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonvilly Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Only if you catch them on a fly....hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 yep! all on an Elk hair caddis I think my brother-in-law might have a pic of a few of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 The brook stickleback would be the only real option. But I think they only get to be 2". Correct. If I'm correct they are actually in the seahorse family. No...same superorder, but not even same order, much less family. Not even sure they are in Alberta. Three stickleback species actually found in various bodies of water throughout the province.....fascinating little fish to keep...can imagine fishing for one, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Species caught on fly rod: Brown Rainbow Cutt Brooke Bull White Pike Sucker Burbot I did once catch a pike. sucker, burbot in succession on the Bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonAndersen Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Gee, I thought this was about ALBERTA fish. So, Bulls, Montana Grayling, Arctic Grayling, Athabaska Rainbows, common suckers, walleye, pike, Rocky Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish, several species of dace & some questionable cuts. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadwatersHunter Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Nabbing a bass in Alberta now would be a longshot, 12 years ago.... no problem. My friend and I used to hammer smallies out at Island lake where they were stocked. Haven't heard anything recently though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Gee, I thought this was about ALBERTA fish. So, Bulls, Montana Grayling, Arctic Grayling, Athabaska Rainbows, common suckers, walleye, pike, Rocky Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish, several species of dace. Don x2 x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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