ROCK LAKE, Eastern Slopes (ES3) Zone, Alberta, Canada

ROCK LAKE

Alberta

Where is ROCK LAKE?

ROCK LAKE (53.4607, -118.2647), located in Eastern Slopes (Es3) Zone, Alberta, Canada spans 189.7 hectares (approximately 469 acres or 1.9 square kilometers).

Which fish can I catch at ROCK LAKE?

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

What does ROCK LAKE have?

Our members have marked 2 Boat Launches at ROCK LAKE. You can view these markers on the map.

2 Boat Launches

No Warnings

No Other Markers

Species

About ROCK LAKE

When fishing for lake trout in warmer weather, it is best to try early in the morning, or just after dusk. Lake trout like to be in cooler water in the range of 10C. Drop-off areas are good places to start.

When trolling, go slowly. Try to troll only fast enough for your lure torque. Silver and blue combinations are good colours to try, as well as Williams Warbler and Loco spoons. Jigging is worthwhile for targeting burbot, using a Little Cleo or Krok. In fact, many anglers will hook burbot when ice fishing for lake trout.

Troll spoons or jig near the bottom, but not on the bottom. Burbot prefer the depths and cooler water.

LAKE ACCESS

Rock Lake is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, northwest of Hinton. Follow Hwy. 16 west for eight kilometres to the junction of Hwy. 40. Turn right and continue 37 km until reaching a gravel road on the left side. Follow this road for about 35 km. There is a boat launch and overnight camping.

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Lodging and Camping

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Boat Launch Marker Added

spasecookee

4 years ago

Arctic Grayling

Confirmed by Og2007 on ROCK LAKE

5 years ago

Writeup

Rock Lake is a spectacular destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds with its abundant wildlife, birdwatching, trails and wildflowers in the provincial recreation area. Fishing adds to its appeal. Whitefish and lake trout are most sought, and rainbow trout, burbot and northern pike can also be found here. When fishing for lake trout in warmer weather, it is best to try early in the morning, or just after dusk. Lake trout like to be in cooler water in the range of 10C. Drop-off areas are good places to start. When trolling, go slowly. Try to troll only fast enough for your lure torque. Silver and blue combinations are good colours to try, as well as Williams Wabler and Loco spoons. Jigging is worthwhile for targetting burbot, using a Little Cleo or Krok. Troll spoons or jig near the bottom, but not on the bottom. Burbot prefer the depths and cooler water. LAKE ACCESS Rock Lake is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, northwest of Hinton. Follow Hwy. 16 west for eight kilometres to the junction of Hwy. 40. Turn right and continue 37 km until reaching a gravel road on the left side. Follow this road for about 35 km. There is a boat launch on the northeast shore. There are campsites right near the water, a Provincial Recreation area and lodge accommodations nearby. The Angler’s Atlas page for Rock Lake notes that the road in can be rough, and caution is advised.

7 years ago

bigbru

It's not the biggest but.. I've grown up in Cold Lake and was blessed with great Lake Trout fishing all summers and winters then we moved... It would be 13 or so years before I get back to seeing a laker, but did so in a very special way. Rock lake is rumoured to have rising lakers at certain times of the year. So during this time I've learned how to flyfish and you can probably guess what happened! Yes! After a day of frustration watching them rise I ended up landing this gorgeous being and to top it off it was on a dry! What a beaut and an everlasting memory.