river in Alberta, CAN
A large, glacier-fed river draining the northern Rockies, the Smoky is prized boreal-foothills water for Arctic grayling, bull trout, mountain whitefish, walleye, and northern pike. Located in Alberta's Eastern Slopes – ES4 (Smoky) fish management zone.
Smoky River is a river in Alberta, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Smoky River can target species including Arctic Grayling, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Smoky River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Smoky River. A fishing license is required across most of CAN, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Smoky River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Smoky River:
Anglers at Smoky River can target species including Arctic Grayling, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of CAN. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Smoky River before you cast a line.
Smoky River is a river in Alberta, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.