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Nice catch off of dock

Nice catch she pulled in off of dock

Anyone else noticing that while the walleye have thick heads and some good length, they seem to be getting very skinny? I stopped keeping any simply because there just isn't any meat on them anymore.

General warning. This "lake" is an active flowing hydroelectric dam reservoir. It is a river. It is deep. The water is cold. When boating keep attentions for some floating and semi submerged sticks and logs. There are very few but do watch for them and steer around them. Enjoy the scenery and a smooth ride!

Narrows and the canyon. Beyond this point will encounter stronger currents, surfaces eddies and small whirlpools, noticeable changes in waterflows, scenic waterfalls, a tranquil island, bald eagles, great fishing, and the dam at the end. This passage is not a problem for most boats, just keep the power on and up on plane. Small light and open tinny type boats with low hp less than 50hp should NOT go past this point. The overhead power lines here are your landmark as the go-no-go point.

Gething Creek. Do NOT go past here. Strong currents and rapidly changing conditions as the WAC Bennet Dam loads fluctuate. Good spot to run up to, make a turn and get a good view of the waterside of the dam and spillaway chute.

Really nice island stop. Picnic table and firepit. A great place to stop for a break, stretch legs, and have lunch. Access it from the side in line with the table. Keep this space clean and sanitary for others folks please. Take out what you bring in --- including your butt wipes.

Sand bar and picnic. Sand and popular spot to beach and roast up some hotdogs. Not alot of room. First come first gets.

Cozy protected cove and beaverlodge. Water gets shallow and really warm up on the shelf. Good place for swimming. No good for tubing or skiing due to a few submerged sticks and branches from the beavers. Large beaverlodge here.

Small dock. Place get off the boat for a bit. Picnic tables and outhouses nearby on the snowmobilers club grounds, behind the chalet, and nearby Centennial park campground

Boat launch. Single ramp. No docks. Always calm waters here. Not usually a busy ramp. Very good access in winter with great ice fishing 300-400 meters off to the north of this ramp.

Good boat launch. Dual ramps. Docking nearby. This launch is protected and usually smooth/calm waters. Even on windy days. This ramp also can get quite busy.

Beaton Park boat launch. Nice ramp. There are NO docks here. Safe to beach to the left on the south side of the launch. The north side is too rocky. Do not use this ramp if it is windy. This launch is exposed to the dominant wind and wave direction from the northwest.

Info about lake

How big is Wabamun? - relative say ... lesser slave lake. I can see on the map, but how long a real ride is it across or end2end? I am considering taking my boat with me while on VA in the area and may go for a ride. I want to know if it is a half hour tour or a half day thing? Also, fishing tips of course!