Fishing · Alberta
Hermitage Park Stocked Trout Pond
A stocked trout pond in Edmonton's Hermitage Park with a dock, shore fishing and walking paths, good for a family outing, though catches drop off quickly after stocking.
What visitors say
The stocked trout pond sits inside Edmonton's Hermitage Park, near the North Saskatchewan River. Visitors describe a pleasant green space with trees, walking paths, benches and picnic tables, plus lots of birdlife and even the odd river otter.
There's a dock or platform at one end and plenty of shoreline to fish from. Washrooms are nearby and parking is ample. Several reviewers bring kids or grandkids, and one local uses it for a short kayak paddle, since the dock makes launching easy.
The fishing itself gets mixed reviews. Several visitors enjoyed the setting but didn't catch anything. One detailed review says the trout thin out fast after stocking, so the first few weeks are best, and suggests casting well out from the dock since fish tend to stay deep. The same visitor warns about snags, litter and territorial anglers along the nearby river.
Other complaints: one angler found canoeists paddling over lines, and several mention the heavy goose droppings. Aim for a visit soon after stocking, bring gear that casts a long way, and watch where you step.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 162 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Hermitage Park Stocked Trout Pond directly.