Fishing

A warm welcome awaits visitors at the Kimiwan Lake Municipal Campground in the Town of McLennan. This campground is conveniently located within town limits for visitors to access amenities like groceries, laundromat services and fuel. Visitors can self-register before choosing one of the 18 available sites....

Enjoy a long, sunny northern Alberta summer’s day at Murphy’s Flats. This scenic day use area running along the Smoky River is the perfect spot to enjoy an active day of hiking, fishing, kayaking or canoeing.   The river may offer a natural sandy or rocky beach depending on the flow and height of the river water....

Dunvegan’s boat launch can be found on the south side of the Peace River, road access begins on the west side of the Dunvegan bridge entrance. Parking can be found just above the boat launch area. This well-maintained gravel boat launch is situated on a narrow spot of the river where the water runs deep....

Canoes, kayaks and river boats can access the river from the well-maintained gravel boat launch found at Pratt’s Landing campsite. Located along the Peace River downstream from Carter’s Camp boat launch and upstream from Dunvegan bridge, this is a great spot to start a day’s exploration on the river or take a break from a river adventure and stop in for a rest and a picnic. Care to stay longer in this beautiful spot?...

A short 8km drive from Peace River, along the scenic Shaftsbury Trail will bring you to Strong Creek Park boat launch area. Start your river adventure here or come ashore and take a break -camping spots are free. There are outhouses, water and a sheltered kitchen to make your stop comfortable....

The Shaftesbury boat launch is located at the Shaftesbury ferry crossing approximately 29km southwest of the town of Peace River. Boaters can access the beautiful Peace River at this location on the well -maintained gravel launch. The Strong Creek Park boat launch and the Town of Peace River can be found down stream from this location....

*Currently closed until further notice* Grab some fellow water enthusiasts and get ready to have an awesome summer day in beautiful Clear Hills County. Canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and swimmers can access Running Lake from the pier and non gas-powered boats can be launched from the gravelled boat launch area. Fishing is available, the day’s catch can be prepared at the fish cleaning station....

Launch your watercraft at the gravelled boat launch or use the hand launch for lighter craft. Power vessels are subject to a 12 km per hour speed limit. Calm clear water invites canoers, kayakers, paddle boarders and swimmers to enjoy a day here....

Explorers canaccess Stoney Lake at a well-maintained gravel boat launch. Once on this calm clear lake, water lovers can begin a day of making memories with family and friends. The clean cool water provides opportunities to swim, paddle board, canoe or kayak....

Ole’s Lake is a hidden gem in the Peace Region for water enthusiasts to enjoy. The boat launch, pier and hand launch give easy access to the lake. This calm, sparkling body of water is a great place for the entire family to swim, paddle board, kayak, canoe or play on the beach....

The Carter’s Camp boat launch is one of two camping areas in the Carter’s Camp site. The Montagneuse River empties into the Peace River between these two camping areas adding an interesting area for exploration by foot. The well gravelled boat launch at the down river camping area, offers access to the Peace River between the Many Islands boat launch and the Pratt’s Landing boat launch....

Launch a boat, canoe or kayak at this gravel boat launch on the Peace River at Many Islands Campground. Boating and paddling enthusiasts enjoying a Peace River adventure can launch here or stop in for a break at this beautiful riverside campground. This area, upriver from the Carter’s Camp boat launch, offers some stunning scenery of the river valley and the wildlife that call the area home....

Well treed, private camping sites near the shore of Montagneuse Lake within the Stoney Lake Recreational area are available to visitors looking to get away from it all and enjoy some nature!   This is a user-maintained campground with firepits and picnic tables available.   The calm clear lake provides opportunities to swim, paddle board, canoe or kayak!...

This camping and recreation area, is a true hidden gem just north of the Town of Fairview.   This beautiful recreation area is quiet and cozy, and features a small lake as well as group and individual camping spots tucked into a lush forested area.   Keep everyone entertained with a variety of activities available in the area....

Cozy, well treed camping sites near the shore of Running Lake are available to visitors planning a day trip or a longer stay. Campers will have outdoor toilets, fire pits, picnic tables and a picnic shelter available.     The calm clear lake provides opportunities to swim, paddle board, canoe or kayak!...

Everything is better around a campfire!   Strong Creek Park has a little something for everyone. Strong Creek Park is a municipal park located on the Peace River mouth of Strong Creek, 8 km south of the Town of Peace River, Alberta on Shaftesbury Trail....

Community Park and Campground, the bouncy pillow at Cecil Thompson Park has fast become a landmark in the community of Northern Sunrise County. In addition to the bouncy pillow the park features; challenging outdoor exercise equipment, a wonderful fishing pond, a beautiful gazebo and a walking bridge. A perfect location to spend the day or spend the night at one of the 5 unserviced lots, available first come first serve at no charge....

Take the scenic drive to Notikewin Provincial Park which is 35 km North of Manning on Hwy 35 and 30 km East on Highway 692. Relax and enjoy this quiet well treed campground which offers 19 inviting sites and a day use area. Situated at the confluence of the Peace and Notikewin Rivers, this campground offers amazing views....

Figure Eight Lake Provincial Recreation Area is located 40 kilometers northwest of Peace River on Highway 737 in the County of Northern Lights. Figure Eight Lake takes its name from the shape it had before 1970 when the water level was low, in these earlier days the lake had two basins and resembled a figure eight. The area offers a beautiful, rustic, family friendly, lakeshore campground which has many activities to offer....