There are also a number of trout lakes in the area that provide great float tube or pontoon boat fishing. For anglers seeking a true wilderness fishing experience, there are more than a dozen mountain lakes nearby that provide good fly-fishing. The Crowsnest River originates in Crowsnest Lake, on the Continental Divide near the Alberta-British Columbia border. It flows in an easterly direction through the mountains and communities of the Crowsnest Pass before flowing into the Oldman Dam reservoir approximately 30 miles downstream. The Crowsnest averages 50 feet in width - perfect for walk and wade fishing.
Numerous bridges provide good public access to the river.
Prolific hatches of mayflies, caddis and stoneflies occur during the summer months and provide very good dry-fly fishing. Nymph fishing is productive throughout the season. Rainbow trout 14-16 inches are abundant, and fish over 18 inches are caught regularly. Rainbows are found throughout the river system, while brown and bull trout are present only downstream of Lundbreck Falls. Cutthroat trout are also found in the river.