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FlyCaster Newsletter Dec 2025

AGM: January 13, 2026 at Jefferson Armouries. Key agenda: director reports, election of executive, aeration, spring cleanup, Sportsman Show booth, raffle, carp derby request.
Challenges: Record-low water levels threaten Spring Lake property; discussion needed on whether to keep or divest. Carp introductions raise concerns about invasive species.
Membership: Renew before Dec 31 to maintain AWF insurance. Gate code changes Feb 1, 2026.
Aeration: Four aerators installed at Spring Lake; volunteers needed for fencing and signage.
Programs: Members invited to suggest workshops (e.g., gear maintenance).

AWF Fisheries: Angler apps show promise for data; large fish vital for sustainability; walleye SHLs sold over the counter in 2026.
Events: Volunteers needed for March 19–22 Boat & Sportsmen’s Show booth.
Rainbow Trout: Non-native except Athabasca strain, which is threatened.
AWF Annual Report: Membership stable (~13,700); finances tight; 50,000 acres conserved; new partnerships launched.
Ministry Response: Stocking capacity recovering; Spring Lake trout limit reduction under consideration.

The Edmonton Trout Fishing Club’s newsletter is focused on the impact of Prussian carp and severe low water levels.

Club Meetings: No meetings are planned for the rest of 2025. The 2026 schedule runs from January to June on the second Tuesday of the month.
Spring Lake: All four aerator pumps are now running. Low water levels require the dock to be moved in the spring. The long-term viability of the club’s property is being questioned due to low water.
Fishing: Members reported good fall catches of trout at various lakes. Hard water fishing at Spring Lake is expected to be good until early January. Fall stillwater fishing is best once temperatures drop below 10 degrees.
Requests: The club needs a member to help with Zoom meeting host technical issues and is seeking volunteers for the 2026 Edmonton Boat & Sportsmens Show (March 19-22).