Cow Lake is known to give up rainbow trout as large as 6-8 lbs. as well as plenty of perch and pike. Del Ramage, owner of Grandview Stage and Resort at Cow Lake, describes it as an excellent lake for families, the prime reason being fishing. Perch and pike are the most plentiful. In recent years, the lake has been stocked with rainbows and northern pike. Try Jim’s jigs and maggots for trout. Another option is shrimp. Worms and Powerbait are also worthwhile. Fishing for perch is always a treat, and especially so when ice fishing. Try using a small Five of Diamonds with maggots. Also, vary your jigging methods. Sometimes a couple of light bounces is all it will take to get the fish interested, while at other times it takes a little more work. The resort hosts its annual fishing derby to coincide with Alberta’s Family Day Free Fishing Weekend. LAKE ACCESS Cow Lake is located 18 km southwest of Rocky Mountain House and approximately 23 km from Red Deer. In Red Deer, drive west on Hwy. 11, the David Thompson Highway, for 78 km until reaching Rocky Mountain House. Turn left at 50th Avenue and left again onto Hwy. 752. Take another left onto Park St., then right onto 59th St. until arriving at the lake. Along with the resort, there is a campground with 110 sites, a boat launch and a swimming area. There is another boat launch at the north end of Cow Lake.

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a fish is a fish is a fish...

a fish is a fish is a fish

Cow Lake Campground Boat launch

Cow Lake Boat launch

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so the fish get growths and are not to be eaten lake is maybe 10 feet depth surprised it does not winter kill