TRAVERS RESERVOIR, Parkland Prairie (PP1) Zone, Alberta, Canada

TRAVERS RESERVOIR

Alberta

Where is TRAVERS RESERVOIR?

TRAVERS RESERVOIR (50.2160, -112.8283), located in Parkland Prairie (Pp1) Zone, Alberta, Canada spans 2191.8 hectares (approximately 5416 acres or 21.9 square kilometers).

Which fish can I catch at TRAVERS RESERVOIR?

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

What does TRAVERS RESERVOIR have?

Our members have marked 1 Warning and 2 Boat Launches at TRAVERS RESERVOIR. You can view these markers on the map.

2 Boat Launches

1 Warning

No Other Markers

Species

About TRAVERS RESERVOIR

Walleye, pike, perch and burbot are all caught in Travers Reservoir, fed by the Little Bow River and Lake McGregor.

The walleye fishing can be fantastic here with fish weighing up to 10 lbs. Some of the best fishing can be out from the spillway.

Try heading up from Little Bow Provincial Park to the north arm. As one guest user from iFish Alberta writes, “people can be seen fishing from shore [on the north arm]. Just anchor up and start casting No.1 or 0 size, or similar large spoons. Five of Diamonds, Red Devil, Nickel and Brass Plated, they all work. Fun for kids, as you will be able to see trailers.”

From a boat, crankbaits, spinners and jigs are effective. Target the 20- to 30-ft. depths for walleye and go deeper for perch.

Ice fishing on Travers Reservoir is equally productive. Worms and maggots work well for bait.

The Angler’s Atlas lake page for Travers Reservoir is at anglersatlas.com/lake/102072. Add your fishing tips and photos, and sign up to catch all the latest information.

Please make sure you are familiar with the Alberta Fishing Regulations before heading out. The retention limits for walleye and pike are zero. As well, there are different limits and regulations depending on where you’re fishing.

LAKE ACCESS

Travers Reservoir is located north of Lethbridge. From Hwy. 3 turn right onto Hwy. 23 and continue for roughly 50 km to secondary Hwy. 529. Turn right onto the road that wraps around the shore of the reservoir.

Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area is on the eastern shore.

The campground at Little Bow Provincial Park is located on the prairies facing the north shore of the reservoir, approximately 20 km south of Lomond and 9 km west of Hwy. 845. Amenities include a boat launch and firepits.

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Lodging and Camping

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User Feed

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Warning Marker Added

John696

Shallow throughout this area.

3 years ago

Jimcffg

There's still some big ones in Traver's Reservoir!

4 years ago

Boat Launch Marker Added

tmrw

Travers Dam Provincial Recreation Area boat launch

6 years ago

Writeup

Walleye, pike, perch and burbot are all caught in Travers Reservoir, fed by the Little Bow River and Lake McGregor. The walleye fishing can be fantastic here with fish weighing up to 10 lbs. Some of the best fishing can be out from the spillway. Visit the lake page for Travers Reservoir at anglersatlas.com. Add your fishing tips and photos, and sign up to catch all the latest information. Please make sure you are familiar with the Alberta Fishing Regulations before heading out. The retention limits for walleye and pike are zero. The regulations indicate, “Fishing is not allowed within 100m of the Canal inlet structure.” As well, there are different limits and regulations depending on where you’re fishing. LAKE ACCESS Travers Reservoir is located north of Lethbridge. From Hwy. 3 turn right onto Hwy. 23 and continue for roughly 50 km to secondary Hwy. 529. Turn right onto the road that wraps around the shore of the reservoir. Travers Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area is on the eastern shore. The campground at Little Bow Provincial Park is located on the prairies facing the north shore of the reservoir, approximately 20 km south of Lomond and 9 km west of Hwy. 845. Amenities include a boat launch and firepits.

6 years ago

APAShooter

My 2 year old nephew Mason who is a Cancer survivor with his first ever Walleye! 58cm - 4.5lbs

8 years ago

AnglersAtlas

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) declared the Bow, Oldman, and Red Deer River watersheds and their tributaries "infected with whirling disease" in the last 10 months. What you need to know and what you can do to prevent it's spread here: http://ow.ly/xo1H30h9n17

8 years ago

fraserhayes

Hey there! We just finished putting together our first ice fishing mag. It includes this and 22 other lakes with winter specific descriptions and access info as well as an updated map. Limited supply so grab one at one of these Canadian Tire stores: https://goo.gl/DgwYg4