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ES2: Cow Lake - Alberta Fishing

LakeSubarea: ES252.27128, -115.01426
Overview

Cow Lake is a lake in west-central Alberta (subarea ES2), located near Rocky Mountain House. Open May 15 to March 31 and bait and bait fish are allowed; rainbow trout 5 fish any size, yellow perch 15 fish, northern pike 0 fish (no harvest), and brown trout 0 fish (no harvest).

Regulations

12-38-8-W5 — OPEN MAY 15 TO MAR. 31Tap to expand
Detail
12-38-8-W5
Season
OPEN MAY 15 TO MAR. 31
Bait allowed
Bait and bait fish allowed
Northern pike
0 fish
Yellow perch
15 fish
Last update
Sep 16, 2025
Rainbow trout
5 fish any size
Brown trout
0 fish

Stocking history

May 23, 2025 — RAINBOW TROUT • 16,000Tap to expand
Stocking date
May 23, 2025
Species
RAINBOW TROUT
Count
16,000
Avg length
17.1
Avg weight
55.1
Genotype
AF3N
Strain
Trout Lodge/Kamloops
May 02, 2025 — RAINBOW TROUT • 4,557Tap to expand
Stocking date
May 02, 2025
Species
RAINBOW TROUT
Count
4,557
Avg length
20
Avg weight
86
Genotype
AF3N
Strain
Riverence
May 02, 2025 — BROWN TROUT • 5,000Tap to expand
Stocking date
May 02, 2025
Species
BROWN TROUT
Count
5,000
Avg length
18.7
Avg weight
70.4
Genotype
3N
Strain
Bow River
May 01, 2025 — RAINBOW TROUT • 4,032Tap to expand
Stocking date
May 01, 2025
Species
RAINBOW TROUT
Count
4,032
Avg length
20.1
Avg weight
87.9
Genotype
AF3N
Strain
Riverence
May 01, 2025 — RAINBOW TROUT • 5,411Tap to expand
Stocking date
May 01, 2025
Species
RAINBOW TROUT
Count
5,411
Avg length
20.1
Avg weight
87.9
Genotype
AF3N
Strain
Riverence
May 01, 2025 — RAINBOW TROUT • 15,332Tap to expand
Stocking date
May 01, 2025
Species
RAINBOW TROUT
Count
15,332
Avg length
11.4
Avg weight
15.9
Genotype
AF3N
Strain
Riverence
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