Scenic Views · Fishing · Camping & Hiking · Alberta
A large boreal lake west of Valleyview with two provincial parks on its shores and good walleye and pike fishing. Summer blue-green algae blooms and dead fish along shore are recurring problems.
Sturgeon Lake is a big lake in the boreal forest about 23 km west of Valleyview, roughly an hour east of Grande Prairie. Cabins line parts of the shore, and visitors describe it as pretty from every side, with quiet campgrounds and trails in the woods around it.
The lake is open to angling under Alberta's sportfishing regulations and holds walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, lake whitefish and burbot. Reviewers report decent walleye and pike from boats; shore fishing is less productive. Check the current regulations for limits and seasons.
Young's Point Provincial Park on the north shore has powered and unpowered campsites, a free day-use area, a boat launch and hiking trails, and Williamson Provincial Park sits nearby. In winter the area is used for ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Water quality is the big caveat. Blue-green algae advisories are common in summer, and several visitors mention dead fish and a smell along shore. Anglers also flagged a gap in the concrete pads at one boat launch. Check Alberta Health Services advisories before swimming, and look for bear warnings at the parks.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 59 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
