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Local favourite river spot · Yellowhead, Alberta

Spud Island

Spud Island is a river spot in Yellowhead, Alberta.

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Spud Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Spud Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Spud Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 53.66594, -115.43633. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Spud Island yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Spud Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Spud Island?

    Nearby: Chip Lake Conservation Site (lake, 9 km), Isle Lake Natural Area (lake, 61 km), Lessard Lake (lake, 67 km), Wabamun Lake (lake, 72 km), Pembina River Provincial Park (sanctuary, 37 km), Whitecourt Crater (attraction, 48 km).