murray Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 A friend of mine wants to take his young grand children fishing. They have already made a couple of trips with no success. My question is, are there any places (ponds and such) where the chances of catching a fish is pretty good. Don't care if it's trout or pike as long as it swims and has fins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphelps Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 If you are only looking to catch fish, I would recommend bringing the kids to the trout pond outside of the Sam Livingston fish hatchery in Calgary. It gets crowded in the later morning and afternoon, but if you go early enough there shouldn't be too many kids. Your chances of seeing nice healthy 9-16" rainbows are 100% and catching is not too bad either. There are also some small brookie creeks just outside of Calgary that would be ok right now (DM if you're interested in those). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threepwood Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I've gotta say, the hatchery pond is pretty tough fishing a lot of the time. There are plenty of fish, but they see so much pressure that they're pretty jaded. A very small nymph or egg pattern can work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 I've taken my own Grand Daughters there a few times over the last couple of years with similar results as threepwood. We could see lots of fish but I have yet to see any being caught. Great acidity but it sees a ton of pressure. How about any place to catch pike? Would have to be casting from shore though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalshok Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 What's wrong with good old chain lakes 45 min drive and pretty much gauraunteed fish.corn velvetta cheese small spinners that place is a blast but is way better in winter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 MacGregor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucha Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Took my girls to a cutty stream this summer, throwing spinners, streamers and SJWS with weighted bobber from a spin rod. Managed a few small ones each. Requires some walking/wading but they had fun. Also heard Pine Coulee Rez is a great place for kids to catch from the dock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdo Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Don't mean to high jack the thread, but I'm kinda curious myself. My little one is 5 years old and he doesn't stop asking me to take him out. Had him to the trout hatchery pond, managed to land a couple there. Had him out for a float down the bow and walk and wade on the sheep and elbow. He's still pretty stoked about it, even though he's only caught a couple and seen ones me or his grandfather have caught. So if anyone doesn't mind given any pointers feel free to pm or keep this thread going! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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