Monday, 8th of February 2010

Alberta's Free Fishing Weekend

Alberta Fishing

Alberta's Free Fishing Weekend is coming up soon. Coinciding with Family Day in Alberta, the Free Fishing Weekend is a great chance to take the family out for a day on the lake, with no license required.

There are several events planned for Free Fishing Weekend, February 13-15, 2010. Check out our links to Cow Lake and Wabamun Lake for just 2 of the fishing derbies going on. Cow Lake, southwest of Red Deer, is $10 for individuals and $25 for the family. Wabamun Lake, west of Edmonton, is sponsored by RUMWAL Adventures, and is $40 for a pre-drilled hole.

Don't forget to take in the events at Sturgeon Lake. Fish and Wildlife folks will have a tent set up with various activities for the family. Head to Young's Point Provincial Park on the northwest side of the lake, and check out www.mywildalberta.com for more information.

Take in a derby or just spend the day at your favourite old or new fishing hole. Ice fishing is a great way to get enjoy the outdoors in winter, and what better time than during Free Fishing Weekend!

Camping and RVing Photo Contest

Photo Contest WinnerThe votes are in and a selection of talented and happy campers were chosen as the winners of the "Get Camping in BC Photo Contest" run by the Camping and RVing BC Coalition (CRVBCC). Lancer Fan of Victoria won the grand prize for his Circlet Lake Campground image in the Nature's Splendour category. To see all of the finalists and winning photos please visit www.campingrvbc.com/contest/winners/.

A New Way To Buy A Map

The Angler's Atlas has constructed a new search tool for our Map Store that makes it easy to find and buy a map. It only takes two steps to find a map and then add it to your cart. Try out our new map store search tool and let us know what you think!

This represents a new way to search for map products. Users can search for maps simply by clicking on a specific location. Our search tool then retrieves all maps for that point. This map search system is still in the early stages of development and we want our members to test out the service, and then let us know what works well and what can be improved. There is a feedback section at the bottom of the page, where your suggestions can be entered and then forwarded to us.

Thanks!

Lakeview Inn and Suites

Lakeview Inn and Suites can make your winter fishing vacation all the more memorable. This month we highlight their Slave Lake hotel, situated near Lesser Slave Lake. Enjoy this winter destination where you can relax in a hot tub after a day on the ice. Or get their family suites that have a separate room with bunk beds.

Winter Steelhead on the Queen Charlotte Islands

Amid the quiet haven of the Old Growth forests runs the mighty Yakoun River, famous for winter steelhead fishing. This is the perfect getaway for the angler who longs to fish in the winter but has had his fill of drilling holes.

The winter steelhead run on the Yakoun typically goes from January to April, and is considered to be one of the finest in the world. This is a trip of a lifetime, though many dedicated anglers return year after year to partake in this amazing adventure.

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New Spotlight

Another Spotlight sponsor has signed up this month - the Camping and RVing BC Coalition, providing information about camping and RVing across BC. The map markers highlight the different regions of BC with links to the Camping and RVing BC Coalition's website with detailed information on private RV parks and campgrounds, national parks, provincial campgrounds and recreation sites. Click through to learn more about camping and RVing in BC.

Updated Maps

We updated three lake maps for February, as all three lakes are holding a winter fishing event for Alberta's Family Fishing Day. These lakes are Cow Lake near Rocky Mountain House, Sturgeon Lake east of Grande Prairie and Wabamun Lake west of Edmonton.

Cow Lake

Sturgeon Lakes

Wabamun Lake