Scenic Views · Fishing · Alberta
Star Lake
A small, clear, stocked trout lake west of Edmonton where gas motors aren't allowed, popular with kayakers and families. Busy on weekends, with spotty fishing and basic outhouses.
What visitors say
Star Lake is a small lake in Parkland County, west of Edmonton, and the lack of gas motors sets the tone. Visitors describe clear water, a calm atmosphere and plenty of kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. It's an easy half-day outing from the city.
The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and also holds yellow perch, and it's open to angling under Alberta's sportfishing regulations; check the current regulations. Results vary a lot. Some anglers catch a few trout or perch from the dock or a small boat, while others fish for hours without a bite, likely because it's fished hard.
There's a dock, a small beach area, outhouses and a large parking lot reached by a steep dirt road. Small inflatables and electric motors suit the lake well.
It gets crowded on warm weekends, so go early. The shoreline is soft mud, a few visitors mention leeches, and the outhouses draw complaints. Most reviewers would paddle rather than swim.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 68 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.