Fishing:

• Silver Steelhead Trout are stocked in the pond twice annually (in spring and autumn)
  • The Town of Taber encourages catch-and-release in our pond, but Alberta Sportfishing Regulations apply. 
  • See illegal fishing practices? Report a poacher.
• We have a fishing dock located on the beach of the pond that all are welcome to use.

Boating:

• The Taber Trout Pond allows non-motorized watercraft on our waters (kayaks, etc.)

The Trout Pond Recreation Area boasts kilometers of paved trails that connect to both our paved trails in Taber and into the regional trails in the coulee on Municipal District of Taber land. The trails are used by walkers, runners, bikers, and more!

• Walking Trail Map
  • More information on Walking Trails in Taber

• Walking Trail Rules
  • Please remember to be respectful of others while using our trail system. If you encounter wildlife, make sure to stay calm and give them room. After all, you're in their backyard!

The Taber Trout Pond boasts Taber's newest campsite, with 9 available sites, all equipped with 30 AMP electrical service, potable water, fire pits, picnic tables, and a washroom (seasonally). 

• Info on booking & campsite amenities

The Town of Taber has worked to make the Trout Pond as accessible as possible to people of all abilities! We offer the following accessible features at the Trout Pond area:

• Parking: Designated, paved parking area in the parking lot, with direct access to paved walking trails.
• Trails: Fully-paved trails surrounding the pond.
• Beach:
  • Paved trail down to the pond/beach area.
  • A fully-paved access pad on the beach directly adjacent to the pond itself.
• Playground: wheelchair ramp to the accessible part of the Trout Pond Playground.

The Taber Trout Pond has washrooms and potable water available seasonally. The washrooms & water are located just north of the parking lot. 

* The water is turned off in the winter to protect our pipes from freezing, and turned back on in the spring when the threat of freezing has passed.

Your furry friends are welcome at the Trout Pond, provided they are on leash at all times, and that you pick up after your pet!

Garbages and doggy bags are provided at the Trout Pond for all to use. 

For added convenience, our Dog Park is located one minute east of the Trout Pond along Trout Pond Avenue, and is accessible by following the paved walking path. 

Please keep your pets on the trails at all times- the Trout Pond area is filled with wildlife including snakes.

The Trout Pond is an area that combines the convenience of recreational fun with the elements of nature! You are likely to see any of the following at any given time in the Trout Pond area:

• Trout (in our pond)
• Deer
• Gophers
• Geese, ducks, and other migrating birds
• Snakes
• Frogs and other amphibious animals
• And many more!

A Note About Snakes

Alberta is home to many species of snakes (including rattlesnakes), and the Taber Trout Pond is no exception. When you're at the Trout Pond, you're a guest in the snake's natural habitat! Snakes are essential members of the environment and contribute significantly to controlling rodent and insect populations. 

Though sightings can be common in this area, the snakes prefer to be left alone and do not like human contact.

Snakes and their dens are protected in Alberta from "killing, harm, possession, and destruction" under the Alberta Wildlife Act. Do not kill, attempt to capture, or harass a snake or disturb its den.

Here are tips to sharing the area with snakes:

• Slow down, watch for, and avoid snakes on the trails.
• Keep dogs on short leashes and on the trails with you at all times. 
• Stay on the trails- snakes prefer the natural grassy areas.
• Don't put hands or feet in cracks, holes, or under bushes.
• Snakes never stay in the same area for long. If you encounter a snake, it is likely on the move, especially in the summer months.
• Never handle any snake you encounter.
• Wear appropriate shoes that cover your feet.

If you encounter a snake (or want to avoid an encounter):

1. Don't panic. Keep your distance and try to identify it.
   • Here's a helpful guide on snake info & identification
2. Leave it alone!
3. Give the snake space, and back away slowly.
   • Rattlesnakes will often (but not always) make a distinctive buzzing sound with their rattles. If you hear this sound, don't panic. Stand still and look around you until you locate the snake. Avoid sudden movements. Once you see the snake, slowly move away from it.