Scenic Jack Fish Lake is a structurally interesting lake with many bays, shoals and islands that enhance its productivity. As the name suggests, this is a good spot for northern pike. If the big ones aren’t biting, there is always perch and burbot to go after. The walleye fishery, unfortunately, remains closed but the lake still has some larger walleye. Ice fishing is also popular in winter, and Jack Fish Lake’s close proximity to Edmonton makes it a popular spot for a an easy day trip. As a result, the lake gets quite busy during the summer months. Jack Fish Lake has become a catch-and-release lake only. This continues as of 2019. As well, the Jack Fish Lake Management Association is undertaking water quality studies in order to assess the feasibility of diverting water from the Saskatchewan River. This would raise the water levels in Jackfish Lake, and it is hoped that fish habitat and water quality would improve. LAKE ACCESS Located west of Edmonton. Follow Hwy. 16 to secondary Hwy. 770 and turn left. Follow this road for about 10 km, at which point it reaches the eastern shore of Jack Fish Lake. The lake has a day-use regional park equipped with a boat launch. Parking is $20 per day. The campground is located on the lake’s south shore, but keep in mind there are only five campsites.

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

Parking Fee

Will charge every vehicle $20.00. Lake is small and in my opinion not worth the fee. Nobody at the gate when we arrived, assuming we could park in the lot as all surrounding territory is conveniently marked for no parking turns out to be false. Each truck was charged $20.00 bringing our total to $60.00 for the day. Lady at gate was very rude and did such a fine performance of this that I and my two boys will not be bothered ever again to return to this lake. Unfortunate in my opinion as most lakes in Alberta are much more accommodating to people visiting for the first time.

boat launch with $20 fee