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Here’s a summary of the FLYCASTER September 2025 newsletter from the Edmonton Trout Fishing Club:

🎣 Club Updates & President’s Message

• The club is resuming activities after a quiet summer, with the first meeting planned for November.
• The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for January, and volunteers are needed to refresh the executive team.
• Members are encouraged to suggest speakers, newsletter content, and new initiatives to keep the club vibrant.

🕊️ In Memoriam

• Longtime member Les Campbell passed away in August. He was a dedicated contributor and will be fondly remembered for his stories and fly-tying expertise.

🚤 Raffle & Fundraising

• The club successfully sold all raffle tickets. The winner received a boat and accessories, and proceeds will support the fall aeration program.

🌊 Aeration Program

• Volunteers are needed in mid-October to install four aerators at Spring Lake. The club is also requesting increased financial support from the village council to cover power costs.

🐟 Spring Lake Fair & Outreach

• The club will participate in the Spring Lake Fall Fair on September 13 to engage with the community.
• Fly casting demos and fishing discussions are planned, but more volunteers are needed.
• Members are reminded to clean, rinse, and dry gear to prevent the spread of invasive species like Prussian carp.

🐠 Forage Fish Spotlight

• Brook Stickleback and Fathead Minnow are the two native forage fish in Spring Lake.
• Sticklebacks build nests and males care for eggs.
• Fathead Minnows reproduce rapidly and are a key food source for trout and birds.

🎣 Fishing Tips

• Best times to fish with small fish imitations: overcast days, sunrise, and sunset.
• Effective flies: Muddler Minnow, Clouser Minnow, DS Butt Monkey.
• Hardware lures: spoons, spinners, crankbaits, jigs.
• Use silver/gold in clear water; bright colors in murky conditions.
• Balanced fly patterns and strike indicators can improve success.

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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!