Here in southern Alberta we have access to world-class trout fishing in the Bow River. People come from all over the world to fish the cool, clear water for some of the largest and hardest-fighting trout species found in any river in North America. As you can see from the following photos, the watersheds across this province have provided plentiful bounties for more than a century. I hope you enjoy this collection of historical photos featuring a favourite pastime for many Albertans.
Rosebud Creek near Springfield Ranch, Beynon, Alberta, 1900Man fishing, Springfield Ranch, Beynon, Alberta, 1900Men with catch of fish, Fort Macleod area, Alberta, 1900-1919Fort Macleod, Alberta, 1902Fishermen with catch, Trout Creek, Alberta, 1902Fisherman and large fish, Banff, Alberta, 1880sW.H. Mitcheltree and Tom Wilson, Banff National Park, Alberta, early 1900sNorth-West Mounted Police barracks with man fishing in the river, Calgary, Alberta, 1886Two men below McEachran Falls, Callum Creek, on Upper Walrond Ranch, Alberta, 1893Men seated on lakeshore with catch of 65 Lake Trout, Lake Minnewanka, Alberta, 1893Cut throat trout from the Bow River at Calgary, Alberta, 1884Survey party, Peace River area, Alberta, 1905Hugh Gordon fishing near Banff, Alberta, 1910-1929On Grand Trunk Pacific survey, Little Pembina River, Alberta, 1910-1911Fisherman in river, southern Alberta, 1910sSurvey party member, High River area, Alberta, 1910Boy fishing, Banff National Park, Alberta, 1909Bruce Hunter and Ben McBain with catch of fish, Dog Pound, Alberta, 1905-1906Members of fishing expedition, Waterton Lakes, Alberta, 1907Anne V. Kemmis and Kathleen Elton with catch of fish, Pincher Creek area, Alberta, 1911Cooking on fishing trip, southern Alberta, 1913-1919Charles W. Dingman fishing in Sheep Creek (Sheep River), Alberta, 1914-1917Young men with catch of fish, Calgary, Alberta, 1912Fish hanging on automobile grill, southern Alberta, 1913
Fishing on the Red Deer River, Rosedale area, Alberta, 1912-1919
The photos above were collected from the Glenbow Archives. If you’re interested, additional information can be found for each photograph on the Glenbow website by searching the identification number that is printed on the photo. There is also the option to purchase a high resolution copy. Stay tuned for additional posts featuring historical photos from across Alberta. We’d love to know what you think on social media.
Tyler is originally from Saskatchewan, and yes he cheers for the Roughriders, but don’t hold that against him as Calgary has been his home for the past eight years. He is a teacher working at a wilderness-
based treatment program for youth working to overcome addiction. Tyler is also a volunteer with the GOT Parks initiative, which aims at reconnecting Canada’s youth with our national, provincial, and territorial parks. During his time away from work, Tyler enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, and snowboarding, team sports, travelling, photography, spending time with good friends, and being at home with his wife and German Shepherd, Rome.
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