Leland Lakes

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 9

Nestled within Alberta's Canadian Shield country, the Leland Lakes system — comprising North Leland Lake and South Leland Lake — represents some of the finest remote fishing in the province. This isolated lake system is cradled in ancient granite, part of a landscape shaped by Ice Age glaciers roughly 10,000 years ago. The Canadian Shield region accounts for approximately three percent of Alberta's land mass and is home to some of the oldest rock on earth. The waters here are as pristine as they come, offering anglers a rare combination of trophy fish species in a setting that remains largely unspoiled. Access to both lakes is through Andrew Lake Lodge and Camps, which operates remote outpost camps on each lake.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Leland Lakes and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Burbot

Lota lota

Lake Trout

Salvelinus namaycush

Lake Whitefish

Coregonus clupeaformis

Ninespine Stickleback

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Spottail Shiner

Walleye

Sander vitreus

White Sucker

Catostomus commersonii

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Leland Lakes. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

The structure in the Leland Lakes system is abundant and varied, providing countless productive fishing locations:

Rock Islands: Both North and South Leland Lakes are dotted with numerous rock islands that provide exceptional structure for pike and walleye. These islands create ambush points, current breaks, and feeding zones that concentrate fish.
Weed-Filled Bays: South Leland Lake features numerous weed-filled bays that serve as prime habitat for northern pike and walleye.
Deep Bay Areas: The broad, deep bay sections of South Leland Lake, where water reaches approximately 120 feet, are the primary zone for targeting lake trout via downrigging.
Shoreline Structure: Kilometres of deserted, rocky shoreline on both lakes provide productive water for casting to pike and walleye.

Know where you can legally fish on Leland Lakes

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Ab licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Ab.

Take Leland Lakes with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Leland Lakes to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Leland Lakes to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.