COLD LAKE, Canada | Angler's Atlas

COLD LAKE

Alberta, Saskatchewan

Where is COLD LAKE?

COLD LAKE (54.5487, -110.0623), located in Northern Boreal (Nb1) Zone, Central Zone, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Canada spans 35519.5 hectares (approximately 87772 acres or 355.2 square kilometers).

Which fish can I catch at COLD LAKE?

The most popular species caught here are Lake Trout, Burbot, and Northern Pike. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.

What does COLD LAKE have?

Our members have marked 3 Other Markers and 5 Boat Launches at COLD LAKE. You can view these markers on the map.

5 Boat Launches

No Warnings

3 Other Markers

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About COLD LAKE

Cold Lake has the distinction of being one of the best fishing lakes in two provinces. Cold Lake straddles the Alberta/Saskatchewan border, and is part of Saskatchewan’s excellent fishing park, Meadow Lake Provincial Park. Cold Lake is one of the deepest lakes in both Saskatchewan and Alberta, and offers numerous bays and shoals that are great places to cast a line. Cold Lake is one of the few lakes in Saskatchewan that offer fishing for lake trout. This slow-growing species can be fabulous fishing.

Lakes this size can be both intimidating and appealing. Despite its popularity, it is possible to find quiet fishing spots here. Anglers can fish here frequently and still not cover the whole lake. Motorboats are useful here to help make the most of your time on the lake. With such vast territory, and so many fish species present in the lake (a dozen is a conservative estimate), it is vital to familiarize yourself with the freshwater fishing regulations for both Saskatchewan and Alberta. Fishing licenses for both provinces are valid in Cold Lake.

LAKE ACCESS

Drive roughly 300 km northeast of Edmonton on Hwy. 28. to reach Cold Lake. The city’s marina is the largest inland marina in western Canada, as explained online by Anglers Atlas user coldlakeinfo. Cold Lake Provincial Park is located on the north shore of the lake. The park has 117 campsites as well as a day use area.

Just west of Cold Lake is Marie Lake, which also offers great fishing opportunities for walleye.

Events

2026 Picture Butte Fish and Game Summer Fish-off

Live • Ends Nov 1, 2026

Alberta

$500 in Prizes

2026 AWF Reel Summer Sizzle

Live • Ends Oct 1, 2026

Alberta

$0 in Prizes

Free Maps (6)

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Lodging and Camping

We don't have any information on lodging and camping for COLD LAKE.

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Other Marker Added

FishingwithFriendinAlberta.

Very large tenting spot on the island

3 years ago

kageskranks

Lake Trout

Day 2 big fish last year cold lake

4 years ago

Science

Lake Trout

Tournament summary data from the 2021 Cold Lake Fishing Derby. The histogram shows the length distribution of Lake Trout entered in the tournament. #MyCatchScience

4 years ago

Donkeymike

Lake Trout

5 years ago

TERRYSLOAT

Lake Trout

34.5 inch Monster caught May 29/2021.

5 years ago

burs

My five-year-olds first lake trout through the ice

6 years ago

LanceG

An amazing weekend with 200+ fish

6 years ago

showtime070613

Took my step son and best pal out for an evening fish on cold lake, AB. Didn’t take them long to hook into a couple of nice trout. Beautiful evening, great fishing, memories made, couldn’t ask for a better way to kick summer of 2019 off!

6 years ago

Adam151

Another perch out of Cold Lake. Again not the biggest I’ve seen out of there but nipping on the heels of the top spot for sure!

6 years ago

Adam151

Was fishing in less than a foot of water when I seen this perch swim in on the camera. Was swimming in on an angle so I knew it was a good size. Not the biggest one I’ve seen come out of Cold Lake but still a beauty nonetheless!

6 years ago

Writeup

A fishing trip every angler needs, Cold Lake can accommodate every skill and experience level. Whether you enjoy ice-fishing, fly-fishing, or trolling from a boat, Cold Lake needs to be on your list of places to visit! Cold Lake is packed full of a variety of fish species including walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, and burbot. However, what makes Cold Lake special, is its thriving lake trout population. The most sought after species of the lake, trolling and downrigging are an angler’s best chance for success when looking for lake trout. During fall and spring, Brian Hamilton of Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast Inn suggests trolling with white spoons and herring heads. However, in the summer, best to use a downrigger paired with anchovies and Five of Diamond spoons. Northern pike are the best fish to target if you are a beginner angler, or looking to teach a child how to fish. They can be found all over the shoreline in 10-30 feet of water. Cam Clark, owner of O-Fishial Business suggests trolling with spoons or spinners. On a calm day, casting works well too. If looking for a challenge, however, Clark jokes that walleye are “the houdinis of the lake.” They are very hard to locate as they are constantly on the move. He recommends looking for natural underwater structures like rock piles or islands that provide a lot of cover and suggests jig trolling with leeches or crank baits. Early spring and and late fall are the best times to look for walleye. LAKE ACCESS Cold Lake is located north-east, and falls along the Alberta/Saskatchewan border. Just 170 km north of Lloydminster and 300 km northeast of Edmonton the most popular routes follow Hwys 28 or 55. Both routes will lead right into the city, just minutes from the beach, marina, or downtown amenities. There are many access points into the lake including Cold Lake Provincial Park and Cold Lake Marina. In addition, there are public use launches for small motorized or car-top boats at French Bay and English Bay.