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FlyCaster Newsletter Apr 2026

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Club Activities & Updates

  • March Events: Members participated in a fishing trip to Spring Lake (despite heavy winds), a fly-tying night, and a presentation on Peace region trout lakes.
  • Maintenance: Ray and Gaetan repaired the aerator fence at Spring Lake, replacing 18 broken posts following a windstorm.
  • Sportsmen’s Show: The club’s booth was a success, selling out all 750 raffle tickets for prizes donated by Ken and The Fishing Hole.

Upcoming Events

  • April 14: Zoom presentation by Nicole Kimmel on Invasive Species.
  • April 28: Fly Tying Night (Location TBD).
  • May 12: In-person presentation on Southern Alberta Streams.
  • June: Club BBQ at Spring Lake.

Important Regulations & Membership Perks

  • New Limits: As of April 1, 2026, the trout retention limit at Spring Lake has been reduced to 2 fish.
  • Location Spotlight: The newsletter features Rawson Lake, a deep mountain lake known for Cutthroat trout, reminding anglers of its catch-and-release (C&R) regulations and bait ban.
  • Discounts: Members receive 10% off at The Fishing Hole and 25% off online at Rapala.ca via the Alberta Wildlife Federation.

FlyCaster Newsletter Mar 2026

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Key Club Updates & Events

  • Ice Fishing: Members will meet at the Spring Lake shelter on March 8 at 10:00 am for trout fishing.
  • Fly Tying: A session is scheduled for March 24 at 7:00 pm (location to be determined).
  • Sportsman Show: Volunteers are needed for the event running March 19–22; volunteers receive free admission.
  • Educational Presentations: Upcoming Zoom sessions feature Paul Hvengaard on Peace River trout fishing (March 11) and Nicole Kimmel on invasive species (April 14).

Conservation & Partnerships

  • Awards: The ETFC recently received the Neville Lindsay Memorial Award for their aeration work at Spring Lake.
  • Whitewood Conservation Site: The Alberta Conservation Association is developing a new 3,200-acre site near Edmonton with four lakes, with plans to stock trout and splake (a brook/lake trout hybrid) starting as early as Fall 2027.
  • Support: The club expressed gratitude to Onoway Fish and Game for continued financial support regarding aeration costs.

Fishing Locations & History

  • Rock Lake: Highlighted as the closest lake trout destination to Edmonton, offering opportunities for Lake, Rainbow, and Bull trout.
  • Trophy Review: The newsletter features a multi-page retrospective on club awards, such as the Art Graham Award and the Founding Members Trophy. The executive is currently seeking a volunteer to manage these records and encourages members to submit their catches for recognition.