Waterbody recordES1

ES1: Chester Lake - Alberta Fishing

Chester Lake is a small alpine lake in the eastern slopes of the Rockies near Canmore in the Kananaskis area; the listing includes tributaries and the lake outlet. Open July 1 to Oct 31 (subarea ES1); bait is banned; species-specific limits: cutthroat trout — 2 fish under 30 cm, Dolly Varden — 2 fish.

LakeSubarea ES150.81160, -115.27398
Overview

Chester Lake is a small alpine lake in the eastern slopes of the Rockies near Canmore in the Kananaskis area; the listing includes tributaries and the lake outlet. Open July 1 to Oct 31 (subarea ES1); bait is banned; species-specific limits: cutthroat trout — 2 fish under 30 cm, Dolly Varden — 2 fish.

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02.Regulations

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Waterbody-specific regulation26-21-10-W5; Includes tributaries and outlet
OPEN JULY 1 TO OCT. 31View details
Season
OPEN JULY 1 TO OCT. 31
Bait allowed
Bait ban
Cutthroat trout
2 fish under 30 cm
Dolly varden
2 fish
Last updated: Apr 08, 2026
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ES1: Chester Lake - Alberta Fishing