Caught 3 pikes in Chestermere lake, under 63 cm though, so they went back into the lake.

This monster followed my Grandsons frog lure several times but would not bite. He couldn't resist my streamer fly and after several runs we finally got him in the boat. 42 inches of fun!!

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"Chestermere Lake is a small reservoir east of Calgary that draws anglers in both summer and winter for northern pike. Anglers Atlas user gtk67 writes, “most of the pike in this lake are about 24 inches, [but] the odd bigger pike is occasionally caught.” Members of iFish Alberta echo this enthusiasm. Reports are that ice fishing can be terrific here, and that there is enough action to keep kids entertained all day. Reports on Alberta’s fishing forums seem to indicate that the south side is a good place to catch pike winter or summer, although it does tend to get busy. While Chestermere Lake does see a lot of fishing pressure, there are consistent reports of fish up to four pounds. It may be worthwhile to scope out some of the other shallower parts of the lake, particularly if the south end is busy. Open water fishing can be equally productive. Pike tend to be caught more often than perch, though there are perch to be had for patient anglers. Just under five kms in length, the lake is a popular spot because of its proximity to the city. The annual Chestermere Lake Water Festival, which is scheduled for July 22, 2017, features watersports of various types, as well as a market and kids’ activities. North of the lake, boats have a speed limit of 15 km/h. LAKE ACCESS Chestermere Lake, located in the city of Chestermere, is a short drive from Calgary. Only about 15 kms east of the city, Chestermere is at the junction of Hwys. 1 and 1A. There is a community boat launch on the eastern shore of the lake. Anglers can access another boat launch at John Peake Memorial Park on the lake’s west side."

Map of The Day: June 10, 2016

Chestermere Lake is a small reservoir east of Calgary that draws anglers in both summer and winter for yellow perch, rainbow trout, and northern pike. Anglers Atlas user gtk67 writes, “most of the pike in this lake are about 24 inches, [but] the odd bigger pike is occasionally caught.” Members of iFish Alberta echo this enthusiasm. Reports are that ice fishing can be terrific here, and that there is enough action to keep kids entertained all day. Open water fishing can be equally productive. Pike tend to be caught more often than perch, though there are perch to be had for patient anglers. Just under five kms in length, the lake is a popular spot because of its proximity to the city. The annual Chestermere Lake Water Festival held in August features a tagged fish with a $5,000 prize attached to it. North of the lake, boats have a speed limit of 15 km/h. LAKE ACCESS Chestermere Lake, located in the city of Chestermere, is a short drive from Calgary. Only about 15 kms east of the city, Chestermere is at the junction of Hwys. 1 and 1A. There is a community boat launch on the eastern shore of the lake. Anglers can access another boat launch at John Peake Memorial Park on the lake’s west side.

Chestermere boat launch