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Club Updates & Events

• Recent Activity: In April, members attended a presentation on Prussian Carp by Nicole Kimmel and participated in a club trip to Spring Lake.
• Upcoming Meeting: Paul Christianson will give an in-person presentation on May 12th regarding trout streams in central and southern Alberta.
• Community Invitations: The Onoway Fish & Game Ladies League is hosting an archery/range day on May 9th and a Car Care Clinic on June 27th.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed for an aerator removal at Spring Lake and for the “Kids Can Catch” event in Fort Saskatchewan on June 13th.

Fishing Locations & Technical Advice

• Hasse Lake: Now rejuvenated by a new aeration system, the lake is stocked annually with Rainbow and Tiger trout.
• Fairfax Lake: Located south of Edson, this lake offers annual Rainbow trout stocking and naturally reproducing Brook trout.
• Warming Waters: A “Conservation Corner” feature warns that as temperatures reach 20C, dissolved oxygen decreases, causing lethal stress for trout. Anglers are encouraged to adopt more conservative “angling thresholds” and stop fishing for certain trout species when water temperatures reach 12C 19C depending on the specific breed.

Member Benefits & Humor

• Discounts: Members receive 10% off at The Fishing Hole and 25% off at Rapala.ca.
• April Fools: The newsletter features a lighthearted “late” April Fools’ post about a fictional “Pacific Flannel Trout” with a plaid pattern.

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Club Activities & Updates

• March Events: Members participated in a fishing trip to Spring Lake (despite heavy winds), a fly-tying night, and a presentation on Peace region trout lakes.
• Maintenance: Ray and Gaetan repaired the aerator fence at Spring Lake, replacing 18 broken posts following a windstorm.
• Sportsmen’s Show: The club’s booth was a success, selling out all 750 raffle tickets for prizes donated by Ken and The Fishing Hole.

Upcoming Events

• April 14: Zoom presentation by Nicole Kimmel on Invasive Species.
• April 28: Fly Tying Night (Location TBD).
• May 12: In-person presentation on Southern Alberta Streams.
• June: Club BBQ at Spring Lake.

Important Regulations & Membership Perks

• New Limits: As of April 1, 2026, the trout retention limit at Spring Lake has been reduced to 2 fish.
• Location Spotlight: The newsletter features Rawson Lake, a deep mountain lake known for Cutthroat trout, reminding anglers of its catch-and-release (C&R) regulations and bait ban.
• Discounts: Members receive 10% off at The Fishing Hole and 25% off online at Rapala.ca via the Alberta Wildlife Federation.