ONE-OF-A-KIND FISHING
From alpine rivers to prairie lakes to wilderness waters, these 40 hot spots promise angling experiences like no other
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BOW RIVER, ALBERTA
Battle beautiful brown trout against the downtown Calgary skyline.
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Learn more: Tourism Calgary, 1-800-661-1678; www.visitcalgary.com
SOUTH RAM RIVER CANYON, ALBERTA
Chopper in to catch chunky cutthroat trout amid a stunning backdrop.
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Learn more: Ahlstrom Air, (403) 721-2203; www.helinordegg.com
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UPPER ATHABASCA RIVER, ALBERTA
Catch Canada’s easternmost native rainbow trout (just don’t expect monsters!).
Learn more: Alberta Fish and Wildlife, https://www.alberta.ca/rainbow-trout.aspx
LOWER MICHELLE LAKE, ALBERTA
Hike into the high country for rare but tiny golden trout (and be prepared nasty weather).