Winter Fishing Tips for Alberta Anglers

November 14, 2025

Winter fishing in Alberta can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Here are some tips to help you catch more fish during the cold winter months.

Choose the right gear: Use a medium to heavy action rod and reel with a good drag system.
Select the right lures: Jigs, spoons, and spinners are all effective in winter.
Find the right location: Look for areas with structure such as drop-offs, weed beds, and rocky shores.
Be patient: Winter fish can be sluggish so give them time to bite.

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Stony Tackle Shack

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Aaron Hofmann

Could not be more pleased with the selection, and prices will definitely be my go to stop.

Christopher Stadnyk

Love having a local tackle shop with friendly knowledgeable people. Bought a rod and reel for my son recently (excellent price) and can’t wait to get out this summer with my kids! Will be returning to Stony Tackle Shack for years to come!

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Jodaye Stuart

Well stocked and super helpful!

Rob Cook

This is a great place to find all the stuff you need for local fishing. It's not big, but the selection of tackle and accessories seems to hit all the highlights of what I'm looking for. The bait fridge usually has lots of options too. On top of that, great, friendly service!

Steve Leblanc

I love going here. It's become a ritual that every time me and my son go fishing, we stop here and pick up some new tackle. The owner is very friendly, and always helps us pick some new stuff to try out.

Sarah Mavro

Friendly and knowledgeable shop! Really appreciate their guidance for setting up my kids with their first fishing setup. Was also able to purchase a fishing license here. Thanks again!

kyle duffield

Great local tackle shop open early for when you forget your bait on the way to the lake and a nice selection of all the fishing needs. Plus knowledgeable staff willing to share information with you.

Cameron VanDasselaar

Friendly and knowledgeable. Always has what I'm looking for.

Corey Gordon

Great place. Friendly & knowledgeable. Appreciate having them here.

Nit Harmon

The bomb customer service ♥️ from the best hearted humans!!!! Its the only tackle shack/fishing shop outside of west Edmonton. With a multiple lakes in the area, having the Stony Tackle Shack close is convenient when I forget something 🙏

Kurt Hieblinger

Marc Vandal

Excellent small-town tackle shop atmosphere. Dave is always quick at helping his customers and makes you feel welcome. Good selection of products at a reasonable price. Highly recommend you check this place out.

Anton Karenman

Dave Price

Great place to shop

Elle S

Highly recommend! Knowledgeable and helpful. Fully stocked store. Conveniently located. Will be back for sure!

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Greg Cameron

Stan Zizek

Everything you may need for fishing. Dave is there to help you out.

Clement Gauthier

Super friendly, loads of fishing tackle plus more. Great place for information about fishing, I’m just learning. I recommend this place for all your fishing needs. Fully equipped store.

chase martel

Extremely friendly and helpful owners We will be coming back.

Cory D

Me & daughter went in to pu some tackle. Nice lil mom & pop operation. Friendly couple that gave nice advice. Stores like these are rare now a days!

Courtney Amanda

I went there today as a total novice and the gentleman at the front was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and took his time to explain everything to me. He got me fully set up including my fishing license for just over $150. Lovely store; I will be back !

trippy ion

Helped me out with my early season fly needs will definitely be coming back soon

Matt Shukalek

Calvin Eklund

Very nice gentleman great selection

Darnell Weiman

Great little place lots of variety with that good old private small business feel.

Brian Mccutcheon

Nice Servus, and great prices.

Andrew

Truly amazing place . Excellent supplies for all fishing needs . Highly recommend this tackle shop , they go up and beyond making sure nobody is waiting to get supplies and burning the first light bite ! If you’re in the area swing in here and check them out ! Customer service is not like big box stores , it’s truly amazing and reputable ! Amazing knowledge here and the product that are stocked show it’s not your typical generic store !

Esther Kelemen

Really good customer service. Found an ice fishing tent here and couldn’t be happier with quality and price I paid. Highly recommend.

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Bram Callbeck

This is an amazing store. I found everything I needed for a great price and the owner was phenomenal. I will definitely be coming here again.

Kate Dangpason Dalalo

All I need is here, for fishing plus it’s cheaper than in Edmonton lol…

Aharon Smith

David Dow

This guy is great to deal with Shop Local !!!!

Bill Mackenzie

Great place to go if looking for tackle and equipment for fishing. I'll definitely be back!! Highly recommend! Thanks again David! Tight lines

Matt Ritchie

Awesome store, friendly people. Local and Canadian products. Great looking merch. The hats are sweet. My go to now for my fishing needs. Just picked up a very nice streamside predator elite II spinning reel. Great price great quality.

Matthew Eastman

The Best! Great experience all around, no pressure , great prices and lots of knowledge. Always enjoy having chats with the owner i learn something new every time. Very down to earth. This is the only place i will buy my angling gear. I HIGHLY recommend this place.

Greg Gjerde

This place was awesome, had some tackle I was not expecting to see. Great staff as well.

Ian “Weredoor”

Knowledgeable and friendly staff, they gave me a sticker

Josef Martha

Very friendly, had exactly what this beginner needed to get started fly fishing. Great price, too! I look forward to doing more shopping at the Stony Tackle Shack.