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Upcoming BBQ (June 8)

• Hosted by Ernest at the club property.
• Starts at 2:00 PM, with lunch from 3–5 PM.
• Club provides hot dogs, hamburgers, baked potatoes, and soft drinks.
• Members encouraged to bring salads, desserts, special proteins, and adult beverages.
• Volunteers needed for cleanup beforehand—contact Ernest at 780-945-1668.
• Recommended access via NE entrance due to roadwork.

Club Raffle & Spring Lake Fair

• ETFC will man a booth at the Spring Lake Fall Fair (Sept. 13).
• Selling raffle tickets for a Quicksilver 365 HD PVC boat ($10/ticket).
• Draw takes place Sept. 20—tickets available via e-transfer.

Fishing & Conservation Updates

• Walleye Spawning Camp: Goal of 20M eggs, reached 15M, stocked across Alberta lakes.
• Prussian Carp Alert: This invasive species threatens trout. If caught, it must be killed—never returned to the lake.
• Fishing Flies for Trout: Popular patterns include chironomids, leeches, damselflies, and terrestrials.

Provincial Initiatives

• Mandatory Boat Inspections: Starting June 1, watercraft entering Alberta must stop for inspections to prevent invasive species spread.
• AWF Yellow Perch Transfer Project: Volunteers needed for fish transfers in July/August—contact Gaetan Richard.

Next newsletter: Early September—Enjoy your summer and stay safe!

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Upcoming Club Meetings:

• April 29: Final fly-tying/swapping night at the Armouries at 7 PM. ​
• May 13: Zoom meeting with Shane Petry discussing Alberta fisheries management. ​ Link provided. ​
• June 8: Club barbecue at Spring Lake property starting at 2 PM. ​

Reports:

• ETFC Dinner: Successful event with 35 attendees. ​
• April 8 Presentation: Phil Rowley shared stillwater fishing techniques with over 25 members.
• Membership: Club has ~70 members; renewals encouraged. ​
• Conservation Raffle: Tickets available for a Quicksilver 365 HD PVC boat ($10 each). ​

Events:

• Kids Can Catch: May 31, 2025, at Fort Lions Pond, members invited to mentor young anglers. ​

Fishing Tips:

• Advice from Don Andersen on scent management to improve fishing success.
• Information on Alberta’s Callibaetis mayfly and effective fishing techniques.

Alberta Wildlife Federation Position Statement:

• Fisheries management should prioritize sustainable harvest, habitat protection, and public consultation. ​
• Recommendations for species-specific harvest limits, stocking programs, and aquaculture expansion.

Conservation and Habitat:

• Emphasis on aeration systems, habitat restoration, and stocking programs to prevent fish kills and improve aquatic ecosystems.

Miscellaneous:

• Fish ID Quiz available to test knowledge of Alberta’s fish species. ​
• Next newsletter scheduled for September 1, 2025, with a call for member input. ​