Siebert Lake, a wilderness lake in the Lakeland Region, attracts anglers for the promise of large northern pike. Walleye fishing too, if the big ones do not bite. Officially designated a trophy lake in 1970, Seibert has the distinction of requiring a special licence. Anglers require a trophy waters fishing license in addition to their provincial licence, unless they are under 16 years of age, or over 65. Check the regulations for 2015 updates.

Fishing for bait and use of bait fish are not permitted. Inlet and outlet streams are closed to fishing during a designated period in April and May. iFish Alberta user Wall recommends to try a few casts in “8-12 feet of water with jigs. [The] big walleye [keep bit- ing].”

LAKE ACCESS

Seibert Lake is located 265 km northeast of Edmonton ton and 100 km east of the town of Lac La Biche. From Edmonton, take Hwy. 28 and 28A northeast to Secondary Road 881. Drive north to Hwy. 55, then turn east and drive for about 6 km until an improved road that runs north. This leads to Seibert Lake Forest Recreation Area on the southeast shore.

Ice anglers take note: the road is not plowed regularly in winter. Seibert Lake Forest Recreation Area is open from May to September and offers 43 campsites, pump water, a beach, a boat launch, and a day use area with picnic tables and a picnic shelter. The campground is unserviced. For more information, visit www.albertaparks.ca.