Nice lake - didn’t catch anything - walking trails as well

Chickakoo Lake, west of Edmonton, is considered a “pothole” lake. These lakes are ponds that form in natural hollows in the ground. The lake is small, but do not be deceived by size. Chickakoo is regularly stocked with rainbow and brook trout, often producing two- to five-pounders. In 2017, Chickakoo was stocked with over 12,000 rainbow trout. Chickakoo Lake can be inconsistent, though when the bite is on, anglers can do very well. Boats are the most efficient way to fish here, as shore fishing can be limited. There is a dock that can be good for fishing if it’s not too busy. In the summer, algae growth can sometimes hinder the bite. In general, small spinners and spoons tend to be good lures for Chickakoo Lake. Due to the absence of feeder streams, fish populations seldom survive the winter. Early season ice fishing can still be productive, and anglers regularly report good catches through December. Check out the lake page for Chickakoo Lake on The Angler’s Atlas website. Add your photos and tips while you’re there. See anglersatlas.com/place/101840/chickakoo-lake. LAKE ACCESS Located west of Edmonton. Follow Hwy. 16 roughly 30 km from city centre to Secondary Hwy. 779, and turn right. Continue along this road for about eight km and turn left onto Township Rd. 540. About five km down this road, turn left onto Range Road 13. Chickakoo Lake is on the left side of the road, roughly one km from the turnoff. Chickakoo Lake offers a day-use area but camping is prohibited. There is a marked trail system around the lake. The trailhead is located at the parking lot.

Well, it’s a new year and ice fishing in Alberta is in full swing. There are a lot of lakes close to Edmonton that are very productive in the wintertime. Here are just a few! https://www.anglersatlas.com/blog/top-5-ice-fishing-spots-in-the-edmonton-area

Caught a couple of 8" rainbows

Chickakoo lake day use area boat launch