Saline Creek

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 9

Saline Creek is a freshwater stream located in the Fort McMurray region of Alberta, Canada, situated at approximately 56°42′N, 111°20′W. This northern Alberta waterway offers anglers the opportunity to pursue a variety of species characteristic of the boreal zone, including walleye, northern pike, and lake whitefish, along with goldeye. The creek flows through the rugged landscape typical of the Athabasca oil sands region, providing a relatively accessible fishing destination for residents and visitors in the Fort McMurray area.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Saline Creek and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Arctic Grayling

Thymallus arcticus

Goldeye

Lake Whitefish

Coregonus clupeaformis

Longnose Sucker

Catostomus catostomus

Mountain Whitefish

Prosopium williamsoni

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Pearl Dace

Walleye

Sander vitreus

White Sucker

Catostomus commersonii

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Saline Creek. 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 most productive areas on Saline Creek tend to be deeper pools, current seams, and areas where the creek widens or slows, providing holding water for walleye and ambush cover for northern pike. Confluences with other waterways and areas with submerged structure are consistently productive for multiple species. The Fort McMurray area, where the creek is most accessible, offers the best-known fishing locations.

Know where you can legally fish on Saline Creek

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.

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