Scenic Views · Fishing · Alberta
East Pit Lake
A small, stocked trout lake on reclaimed mine land just north of Wabamun, with grassy hills, walking paths and shore fishing. Expect a walk from the parking lot and weedy shorelines.
What visitors say
East Pit Lake is a small, deep lake on reclaimed coal mine land just north of Wabamun, about an hour west of Edmonton. Grassy hills and young trees surround it, and visitors like the open views and the feeling of space. The surrounding 312 acres are habitat land owned by the Stony Plain Fish and Game Association and Wabamun Gun Club.
The lake is stocked every year with rainbow trout, and it's open to angling under Alberta's sportfishing regulations. Reviewers report catching trout from shore with worms and bobbers, and some caught their limit, though others waited a long time for a bite. White suckers turn up too.
The parking lot is fenced, so you walk down to the water. That makes it a nice short hike but a haul if you're carrying a canoe, pontoon or float tube. A small craft helps, since the grass along the shore is too tall for easy fly casting. There are toilets and a garbage bin at the lot.
Mosquitoes can be bad, and one visitor called out litter left by others, so pack out what you bring. Swimming isn't recommended.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 51 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.