Chester Lake, Banff-Jasper, Alberta, Canada

Chester Lake

Alberta

Where is Chester Lake?

Chester Lake (50.8118, -115.2736), located in Banff-Jasper, Alberta, Canada spans 5.1 hectares (approximately 13 acres or 50724 square meters).

Which fish can I catch at Chester Lake?

The most popular species caught here are Dolly Varden and Cutthroat Trout. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.

What does Chester Lake have?

No one has left markers on Chester Lake yet, you can add markers on the map.

No Boat Launches

No Warnings

No Other Markers

Lodging and Camping

We don't have any information on lodging and camping for Chester Lake.

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Type

Cutthroat Trout

Confirmed by cbsinclair on Chester Lake

8 years ago

Dolly Varden

Confirmed by cbsinclair on Chester Lake

8 years ago

Species

Lake has naturally occurring Cutthroat Trout and Northern Dolly Varden in the lake. This is the only lake in Alberta where Dolly Varden exist. They are difficult to catch and the cutthroat is by far the more prevalent species. All ages classes of fish can be seen following your lure in or coming up to your fly.

10 years ago

cbsinclair

Limits

2 Northern Dolly Varden and 2 Cutthroat allowed. Cutthroats have to be under 30cm in length. Season opens July 1. Bait ban in effect.

10 years ago

cbsinclair

Trailhead

This is a 5 km modest uphill hike to the lake. Trail head is parking lot off of the Smith- Dorien Trail and is well marked. Take bear spray as a female grizzly has lived in the area and raised a number of cubs here for years. Trail to the lake is well marked and takes about an hour at an easy pace.

10 years ago

Where is Chester Lake?

Which fish can I catch at Chester Lake?

What does Chester Lake have?

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Cutthroat Trout

Dolly Varden

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Species

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Limits

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Trailhead