2022 Regulations:

There are different fishing regulations between the pond and the creek that are subject to change. The Province may implement time of day restrictions depending on water flow and temperature.

Nose Creek pond: Angling is permitted year round and bait is allowed. Catch limits are five trout, five northern pike and 15 yellow perch.

Nose Creek: Angling is permitted ONLY between June 16 and Oct. 31. Bait is not allowed. Catch limits depend on time of year and species.

If you are under 16 years of age or an Alberta resident aged 65 or older you are not required to have a Sportfishing License to fish with a rod and reel; however, you must follow Alberta’s sportfishing regulations. If between 16 and 65, you are required to have a fishing license.

Possible species found in Nose Creek Pond and/or Nose Creek are:

• Sport fish: rainbow trout, northern pike, mountain whitefish, yellow perch, brook trout, brown trout
• Non-sport fish: fathead minnow, brook stickleback, longnose sucker, white sucker, lake chub, longnose dace, pearl dace, trout-perch
• Invasive fish: Prussian carp
• Non-fish: northern crayfish

Unlikely species in Nose Creek Pond and/or Nose Creek are:

• Cutthroat trout, walleye, arctic grayling, bull trout

The City of Airdrie offers residents use of an amphitheatre which is located at Nose Creek Regional Park in the heart of Airdrie. Weddings and musical events are common uses for the space. The amphitheatre is also a popular fishing and sitting area. During the summer months, a fountain runs in the middle of the pond, serving as a backdrop for many functions.

A Parks & Greenspace Application is required to book this amenity. The City of Airdrie does not offer any additional equipment for events and or bookings, however, the structure itself has a booth with extra power supply for events. 

To gain access to the additional power supply, event organizers can pick up a key from the Parks department located at 23 East Lake Hill (beside the Recycle Depot). A $40 refundable deposit (cash or cheque), along with proof of insurance for the event, is required. The deposit will be refunded when the key is returned to the Parks department.

The City of Airdrie installed 11 interpretive signs which provide information about the importance of Nose Creek to our community. The signs, placed along the pathways bordering the creek, stretch from Sierra Springs in the south to Willowbrook in the north and compliment the existing interpretive signs in the Williamstown reserve.

The signs explore:

• The history of Nose Creek
• Wildlife in the sky
• Wildlife in the water
• The riparian area
• Native vs. invasive species
• Keeping Nose Creek clean

They are a great way for everyone to learn more about the natural areas in our city.