Fishing near Medicine Hat, Alberta

Medicine Hat sits in the South Saskatchewan River valley in southeastern Alberta, within the Parkland Prairie (PP1) fishing zone. The South Saskatchewan River running through the city is the centrepiece of local angling, known for sturgeon, walleye, goldeye, northern pike, and burbot. Nearby lakes including Murray Lake, Rattlesnake Lake, and Reesor Lake round out the local scene, while Bullshead Creek and Battle Creek in the Cypress Hills draw anglers looking for a different experience.