The Waterton River flows northeast from the Waterton Lakes to merge with the Belly River north of Stand Off, Alberta. It is interrupted in its journey by the Waterton Reservoir.
Waterton River
Location
Collapse
Nearby
Latitude: 49.113884 Longitude: -113.841705 Elevation: 4198 ft
the best travel advice comes from the people who live here
Fishing Highlights
The Waterton River's best fishing is inside Waterton Lakes National Park, where it connects Middle and Lower Waterton Lakes. The 2-km stretch contains cutthroat and rainbow trout and is open for angling from July 1 to October 31. A national park fishing permit is required for fishing, and is available at the information centre and other outlets in the community of Waterton.
For more information, visit http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/waterton/activ/activ1/d.aspx
Paddling Highlights
Paddlers put in at Waterton National Park for a (30 km 18 mi) Class I and II drift to Waterton Reservoir.
Driving Directions from Nearest Town or Landmark
Access is from Provincial Highway 5, inside Waterton Lakes National Park.
Boat Access Locations
From Alberta Highway 5, inside Waterton Lakes National Park, two unpaved roads lead east to the section of Waterton River linking the middle and lower lakes.
Fishing Access Highlights
From Alberta Highway 5, inside Waterton Lakes National Park, two unpaved roads lead east to the section of Waterton River linking the middle and lower lakes.
Leave a Comment