Deadhead as you exit the reeds about 10 m from the exit into the alcove

Long Lake is a pretty lake set in a steep-sided, heavily wooded valley in the County of Thorhild. The lake follows a glacial meltwater channel through a steep-sided, forested valley. Anglers at Long Lake find the pike and walleye fishing rewarding even if they are on the small side. Whitefish and yellow perch are also found in Long Lake, but fishing can be slower. Brad Kowald, an Angler’s Atlas field volunteer based out of Edmonton, says jigging is a productive technique in what is generally a catch-and-release fishery. “[Long Lake] mostly has smaller pike and a few walleye. That’s what most people catch a lot. The limit is 63 cm and you’d be lucky to get one that’s 63 cm.” Long lake has been locally popular for recreational use since the early part of the 20th century. Multiple iFish Alberta users praise the lake as being great to take kids. As user Pike22 suggests, “fishing from shore would be difficult at best as the weeds are quite established. Fishing from the flotation pier is possible but can’t accommodate many people.” LAKE ACCESS Long Lake is located 130 km northeast of Edmonton and 15 km south of the village of Boyle. To reach the lake from Edmonton, take Hwy. 28 to Hwy. 63. Drive north on Hwy. 63 to Newbrook, then east on Secondary Road 661 for 13 km and north on Secondary Road 831 for 7 km. Turn east onto the entrance road to Long Lake Provincial Park. The park’s campground gets high marks from local anglers, especially from boaters, who like its lakeshore campsites. Long Lake Provincial Park was established through the efforts of the local community in 1957. The park includes many amenities, like swimming areas, boat launches, fish cleaning stations, volleyball nets, horseshoe pits, and playgrounds. In addition to the 220 campsites in the provincial park, there are several commercial campgrounds/accommodations located around the lake. A golf course and ski hill are also nearby.

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

Second provincial park launch. Slow drop off and very weedy. Has some room for parking, a floating dock, and a fish cleaning table. Useful and close for people staying at the park campground.

numerous dead heads located just bellow surface use caution

less than 2 feet of water with weeds for about 200 yards

Good boat launch for windy days

Good deep boat launch nice paved landing and large dock