Even at the height of winter, there are fish to be caught in the Banff area, although not on lakes within the boundaries of Banff National Park.
Several Banff-based outfitters offer ice fishing (vertical jigging) from December through May, depending on ice conditions. You will experience the thrill of ice fishing on a frozen, snow-covered lake set in the middle of the mountains... but in the comfort of a heated hut, and with a steaming hot beverage in hand.
Winter fish species you can expect to catch here include lake trout and rocky mountain whitefish.
Banff's local ice fishing companies provide:
hotel pick-up/drop-off
fishing equipment and special winter outdoor gear and clothing (i.e. ice boots)
