Introduction to Fly Fishing – April 26
Introduction to Fly Fishing – April 26 : We will hold our Learn to Flyfish Course at Queen Mary Park Hall (10844 117 Street, Edmonton).  Tickets are now available for $50  (plus the Eventbrite fee)  Participation is limited to 20 and we will have Continue reading Introduction to Fly Fishing – April 26→
Our new look
Our new look : In November, 2024 Trout Unlimited Canada rebranded to Freshwater Conservation Canada!   This exciting rebranding reflects our continued dedication to protecting Canada’s precious freshwater ecosystems, including our beloved streams, rivers, and lakes. With a fresh look and name, Freshwater Continue reading Our new look→
Michael Dell
Michael Dell : It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Michael Dell, a cherished member of the Northern Lights Fly Fishers in Edmonton, AB, a chapter of Freshwater Conservation Canada. Michael was a passionate angler Continue reading Michael Dell→
Tie some flies for Kids can Catch
Tie some flies for Kids can Catch : We are tying some flies for the Alberta Conservation Association for their Kids Can Catch program.  We are looking for flies in size 10 to 14 that are suitable for catching small trout as an alternative to bait.  Continue reading Tie some flies for Kids can Catch→
Arctic Grayling volunteer angling survey
Arctic Grayling volunteer angling survey : We had crews out on Dismal Creek and Rat Creek in August as part of our Arctic Grayling conservation project. On Dismal Creek, we assisted AEP biologists by angling specific sections of the stream. These stretches Continue reading Arctic Grayling volunteer angling survey→
North Saskatchewan River Walleye Study
North Saskatchewan River Walleye Study : In 2022, Northern Lights Fly Fishers started a project to gather information about Walleye in the North Saskatchewan River. The project has been done by volunteers (citizen scientists) but we’ve had support from the Alberta Conservation Continue reading North Saskatchewan River Walleye Study→
Fishing on the NSR – CBC radio interview
Fishing on the NSR – CBC radio interview : The interview was aired August 30! Click here to listen. Ken Monk was joined by Shona and Fred for an interview with Liam Harrap from CBC radio. We discussed our walleye project and fishing in general Continue reading Fishing on the NSR – CBC radio interview→
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Our new look

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In November, 2024 Trout Unlimited Canada rebranded to Freshwater Conservation Canada!   This exciting rebranding reflects our continued dedication to protecting Canada’s precious freshwater ecosystems, including our beloved streams, rivers, and lakes. With a fresh look and name, Freshwater Continue reading Our new look→

Northern Lights Fly Fishers Riparian Protection update – just doing what we were asked to do? Maybe not!

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Trout Unlimited Canada, now rebranded as Freshwater Conservation Canada, has a policy, #10-03, that says,: “Chapters should strive to maintain and restore a watershed’s stream corridor / riparian systems and channel structure . . . ” Continue reading Northern Lights Fly Fishers Riparian Protection update – just doing what we were asked to do? Maybe not!→