Arctic grayling default limit is 0; only a few northern waters allow limited harvest under the site-specific tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (other trout limit 2; Athabasca rainbow & bull trout 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only (zone default) · License required
Arctic Grayling — McLeod River (ES3)
Alberta, Canada
Arctic grayling default limit is 0; only a few northern waters allow limited harvest under the site-specific tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (other trout limit 2; Athabasca rainbow & bull trout 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only (zone default) · License required
Arctic Grayling — Peace River (Alberta) (NB3)
Alberta, Canada
Arctic grayling default limit is 0; only a few northern waters allow limited harvest under the site-specific tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 1–Oct 31; closed Nov 1–May 31 (bait ban) · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only (zone default) · License required
Arctic Grayling — Pembina River (ES3)
Alberta, Canada
Arctic grayling default limit is 0; only a few northern waters allow limited harvest under the site-specific tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (other trout limit 2; Athabasca rainbow & bull trout 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only (zone default) · License required
Arctic Grayling — Smoky River (ES4)
Alberta, Canada
Trout and Arctic grayling limits are 0 in ES4 streams by default — a few waters allow harvest under the site-specific tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 1–Aug 31 (trout & grayling limit 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–May 31 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Arctic Grayling — Wapiti River (ES4)
Alberta, Canada
Trout and Arctic grayling limits are 0 in ES4 streams by default — a few waters allow harvest under the site-specific tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 1–Aug 31 (trout & grayling limit 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–May 31 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Brown Trout — Bow River (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
The Bow River through and below Calgary is a world-famous wild brown and rainbow trout fishery managed with restrictive, often catch-and-release, site-specific rules — verify the current ES1 tables and the Calgary-area regulations before keeping any fish. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 2 per day, counted within the zone stream trout limit of 2 · License required
Brown Trout — Crowsnest River (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Bait fishing is not allowed in ES1 streams. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 2 per day, counted within the zone stream trout limit of 2 · License required
Brown Trout — Pembina River (ES3)
Alberta, Canada
Eastern Slopes – ES3 (Athabasca & Pembina) default limit for brown trout on Pembina River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (other trout limit 2; Athabasca rainbow & bull trout 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 2 per day, counted within the zone stream trout limit of 2 · License required
Bull Trout — Abraham Lake (ES2)
Alberta, Canada
Bull trout, Alberta's provincial fish, are native and fully protected — a 0 limit applies province-wide. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Bull Trout — Athabasca River (ES3)
Alberta, Canada
Bull trout, Alberta's provincial fish, are native and fully protected — a 0 limit applies province-wide. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (other trout limit 2; Athabasca rainbow & bull trout 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Bull Trout — Bow River (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Bull trout, Alberta's provincial fish, are native and fully protected — a 0 limit applies province-wide. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Bull Trout — Clearwater River (ES2)
Alberta, Canada
Bull trout, Alberta's provincial fish, are native and fully protected — a 0 limit applies province-wide. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open Apr 1–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–Mar 31 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Bull Trout — McLeod River (ES3)
Alberta, Canada
Bull trout, Alberta's provincial fish, are native and fully protected — a 0 limit applies province-wide. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (other trout limit 2; Athabasca rainbow & bull trout 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Bull Trout — Oldman River (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Bull trout, Alberta's provincial fish, are native and fully protected — a 0 limit applies province-wide. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Bull Trout — Peace River (Alberta) (NB3)
Alberta, Canada
Bull trout, Alberta's provincial fish, are native and fully protected — a 0 limit applies province-wide. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 1–Oct 31; closed Nov 1–May 31 (bait ban) · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Bull Trout — Pembina River (ES3)
Alberta, Canada
Bull trout, Alberta's provincial fish, are native and fully protected — a 0 limit applies province-wide. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (other trout limit 2; Athabasca rainbow & bull trout 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Bull Trout — Ram River (ES2)
Alberta, Canada
Bull trout, Alberta's provincial fish, are native and fully protected — a 0 limit applies province-wide. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open Apr 1–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–Mar 31 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Bull Trout — Smoky River (ES4)
Alberta, Canada
Bull trout, Alberta's provincial fish, are native and fully protected — a 0 limit applies province-wide. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 1–Aug 31 (trout & grayling limit 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–May 31 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Bull Trout — Upper Kananaskis Lake (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Bull trout, Alberta's provincial fish, are native and fully protected — a 0 limit applies province-wide. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Bull Trout — Wapiti River (ES4)
Alberta, Canada
Bull trout, Alberta's provincial fish, are native and fully protected — a 0 limit applies province-wide. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 1–Aug 31 (trout & grayling limit 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–May 31 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Burbot — Cold Lake (NB1)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB1 default limit for burbot on Cold Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 10 per day · License required
Burbot — Lac La Biche (NB1)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB1 default limit for burbot on Lac La Biche. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 10 per day · License required
Burbot — Lesser Slave Lake (NB2)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB2 default limit for burbot on Lesser Slave Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 10 per day · License required
Burbot — Sylvan Lake (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP2 (Red Deer, Battle & North Saskatchewan) default limit for burbot on Sylvan Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 2 per day (0 from Feb 1 to Mar 31) · License required
Cutthroat Trout — Chester Lake (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Eastern Slopes – ES1 (Oldman & Bow) default limit for cutthroat trout on Chester Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 5 per day, counted within the zone trout limit of 5 · License required
Cutthroat Trout — Clearwater River (ES2)
Alberta, Canada
Eastern Slopes – ES2 (Red Deer & North Saskatchewan) default limit for cutthroat trout on Clearwater River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open Apr 1–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–Mar 31 · Daily limit: 2 per day, counted within the zone stream trout limit of 2 · Size limit: over 35 cm total length · License required
Cutthroat Trout — Crowsnest River (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Bait fishing is not allowed in ES1 streams. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 2 per day, counted within the zone stream trout limit of 2 · Size limit: over 35 cm total length · License required
Cutthroat Trout — Oldman River (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Bait fishing is not allowed in ES1 streams. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 2 per day, counted within the zone stream trout limit of 2 · Size limit: over 35 cm total length · License required
Cutthroat Trout — Ram River (ES2)
Alberta, Canada
Eastern Slopes – ES2 (Red Deer & North Saskatchewan) default limit for cutthroat trout on Ram River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open Apr 1–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–Mar 31 · Daily limit: 2 per day, counted within the zone stream trout limit of 2 · Size limit: over 35 cm total length · License required
Cutthroat Trout — Upper Kananaskis Lake (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Eastern Slopes – ES1 (Oldman & Bow) default limit for cutthroat trout on Upper Kananaskis Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 5 per day, counted within the zone trout limit of 5 · License required
Dolly Varden — Chester Lake (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Dolly Varden may only be retained at Chester Lake, up to 2 per day; elsewhere the limit is 0. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 2 per day (Chester Lake only) · License required
Golden Trout — South Fork Lakes (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Golden trout are limited to 1 per day at the few alpine lakes where they occur. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 1 per day, counted within the zone trout limit of 5 · License required
Goldeye — Milk River (PP1)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP1 (Milk & South Saskatchewan) default limit for goldeye on Milk River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open May 8–Mar 15; closed Mar 16–May 7 · Daily limit: 10 per day (goldeye and mooneye combined) · License required
Goldeye — North Saskatchewan River (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP2 (Red Deer, Battle & North Saskatchewan) default limit for goldeye on North Saskatchewan River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 10 per day (goldeye and mooneye combined) · License required
Goldeye — Peace River (Alberta) (NB3)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB3 default limit for goldeye on Peace River (Alberta). Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 1–Oct 31; closed Nov 1–May 31 (bait ban) · Daily limit: 10 per day (goldeye and mooneye combined) · License required
Goldeye — Red Deer River (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP2 (Red Deer, Battle & North Saskatchewan) default limit for goldeye on Red Deer River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 10 per day (goldeye and mooneye combined) · License required
Goldeye — Slave River (NB4)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB4 default limit for goldeye on Slave River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 1–Oct 31; closed Nov 1–May 31 · Daily limit: 10 per day (goldeye and mooneye combined) · License required
Lake Sturgeon — North Saskatchewan River (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Lake sturgeon are a threatened species and are fully protected in Alberta — no retention. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Lake Sturgeon — Red Deer River (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Lake sturgeon are a threatened species and are fully protected in Alberta — no retention. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Lake Sturgeon — Slave River (NB4)
Alberta, Canada
Lake sturgeon are a threatened species and are fully protected in Alberta — no retention. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 1–Oct 31; closed Nov 1–May 31 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Lake Trout — Cold Lake (NB1)
Alberta, Canada
Many lake trout waters also require a special harvest (tag) licence and apply size limits — check the tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day, counted within the zone trout limit of 3 · License required
Lake Trout — Lake Athabasca (NB4)
Alberta, Canada
Many lake trout waters also require a special harvest (tag) licence and apply size limits — check the tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes north of Twp 104 open all year; elsewhere in NB4, lakes open May 15–Mar 31 and are closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day, counted within the zone trout limit of 3 · License required
Lake Trout — Upper Kananaskis Lake (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Many lake trout waters also require a special harvest (tag) licence and apply size limits — check the tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 3 per day, counted within the zone trout limit of 5 · License required
Lake Whitefish — Abraham Lake (ES2)
Alberta, Canada
Eastern Slopes – ES2 (Red Deer & North Saskatchewan) default limit for lake whitefish on Abraham Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 10 per day (lake whitefish and cisco combined) · License required
Mountain Whitefish — Abraham Lake (ES2)
Alberta, Canada
Eastern Slopes – ES2 (Red Deer & North Saskatchewan) default limit for mountain whitefish on Abraham Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 5 per day · Size limit: over 30 cm total length · License required
Mountain Whitefish — Athabasca River (ES3)
Alberta, Canada
Mountain whitefish limit drops to 0 in streams Sept 1–Oct 31. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (other trout limit 2; Athabasca rainbow & bull trout 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 5 per day (June 16–Aug 31 only) · Size limit: over 30 cm total length · License required
Mountain Whitefish — Bow River (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Mountain whitefish limit drops to 0 in streams Sept 1–Oct 31. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 5 per day (June 16–Aug 31 only) · Size limit: over 30 cm total length · License required
Mountain Whitefish — Clearwater River (ES2)
Alberta, Canada
Mountain whitefish limit drops to 0 in streams Sept 1–Oct 31. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open Apr 1–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–Mar 31 · Daily limit: 5 per day (Apr 1–Aug 31 only) · Size limit: over 30 cm total length · License required
Mountain Whitefish — Crowsnest River (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Mountain whitefish limit drops to 0 in streams Sept 1–Oct 31. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 5 per day (June 16–Aug 31 only) · Size limit: over 30 cm total length · License required
Mountain Whitefish — McLeod River (ES3)
Alberta, Canada
Mountain whitefish limit drops to 0 in streams Sept 1–Oct 31. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (other trout limit 2; Athabasca rainbow & bull trout 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 5 per day (June 16–Aug 31 only) · Size limit: over 30 cm total length · License required
Mountain Whitefish — Oldman River (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Mountain whitefish limit drops to 0 in streams Sept 1–Oct 31. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 5 per day (June 16–Aug 31 only) · Size limit: over 30 cm total length · License required
Mountain Whitefish — Ram River (ES2)
Alberta, Canada
Mountain whitefish limit drops to 0 in streams Sept 1–Oct 31. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open Apr 1–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–Mar 31 · Daily limit: 5 per day (Apr 1–Aug 31 only) · Size limit: over 30 cm total length · License required
Mountain Whitefish — Smoky River (ES4)
Alberta, Canada
Mountain whitefish limit drops to 0 in streams Sept 1–Oct 31. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 1–Aug 31 (trout & grayling limit 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–May 31 · Daily limit: 5 per day (June 1–Aug 31 only) · Size limit: over 30 cm total length · License required
Mountain Whitefish — Upper Kananaskis Lake (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Eastern Slopes – ES1 (Oldman & Bow) default limit for mountain whitefish on Upper Kananaskis Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 5 per day · Size limit: over 30 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Baptiste Lake (NB2)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB2 default limit for northern pike on Baptiste Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Buck Lake (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP2 (Red Deer, Battle & North Saskatchewan) default limit for northern pike on Buck Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Calling Lake (NB1)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB1 default limit for northern pike on Calling Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Christina Lake (NB4)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB4 default limit for northern pike on Christina Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes north of Twp 104 open all year; elsewhere in NB4, lakes open May 15–Mar 31 and are closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Cold Lake (NB1)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB1 default limit for northern pike on Cold Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Crawling Valley Reservoir (PP1)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP1 (Milk & South Saskatchewan) default limit for northern pike on Crawling Valley Reservoir. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Gregoire Lake (NB4)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB4 default limit for northern pike on Gregoire Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes north of Twp 104 open all year; elsewhere in NB4, lakes open May 15–Mar 31 and are closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Gull Lake (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP2 (Red Deer, Battle & North Saskatchewan) default limit for northern pike on Gull Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Lac La Biche (NB1)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB1 default limit for northern pike on Lac La Biche. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Lake Athabasca (NB4)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB4 default limit for northern pike on Lake Athabasca. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes north of Twp 104 open all year; elsewhere in NB4, lakes open May 15–Mar 31 and are closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Lake Newell (PP1)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP1 (Milk & South Saskatchewan) default limit for northern pike on Lake Newell. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Lesser Slave Lake (NB2)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB2 default limit for northern pike on Lesser Slave Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Milk River (PP1)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP1 (Milk & South Saskatchewan) default limit for northern pike on Milk River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open May 8–Mar 15; closed Mar 16–May 7 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — North Saskatchewan River (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP2 (Red Deer, Battle & North Saskatchewan) default limit for northern pike on North Saskatchewan River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Peace River (Alberta) (NB3)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB3 default limit for northern pike on Peace River (Alberta). Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 1–Oct 31; closed Nov 1–May 31 (bait ban) · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Pembina River (ES3)
Alberta, Canada
Eastern Slopes – ES3 (Athabasca & Pembina) default limit for northern pike on Pembina River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (other trout limit 2; Athabasca rainbow & bull trout 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Pigeon Lake (Alberta) (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP2 (Red Deer, Battle & North Saskatchewan) default limit for northern pike on Pigeon Lake (Alberta). Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Red Deer River (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP2 (Red Deer, Battle & North Saskatchewan) default limit for northern pike on Red Deer River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Slave River (NB4)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB4 default limit for northern pike on Slave River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 1–Oct 31; closed Nov 1–May 31 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — St. Mary Reservoir (PP1)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP1 (Milk & South Saskatchewan) default limit for northern pike on St. Mary Reservoir. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Sylvan Lake (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP2 (Red Deer, Battle & North Saskatchewan) default limit for northern pike on Sylvan Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Utikuma Lake (NB3)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB3 default limit for northern pike on Utikuma Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Wabamun Lake (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP2 (Red Deer, Battle & North Saskatchewan) default limit for northern pike on Wabamun Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Wabasca Lake (NB3)
Alberta, Canada
Northern Boreal – NB3 default limit for northern pike on Wabasca Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Northern Pike — Wapiti River (ES4)
Alberta, Canada
Eastern Slopes – ES4 (Smoky) default limit for northern pike on Wapiti River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 1–Aug 31 (trout & grayling limit 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–May 31 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 63 cm total length · License required
Rainbow Trout — Abraham Lake (ES2)
Alberta, Canada
Eastern Slopes – ES2 (Red Deer & North Saskatchewan) default limit for rainbow trout on Abraham Lake. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 5 per day, counted within the zone trout limit of 5 · License required
Rainbow Trout — Athabasca River (ES3)
Alberta, Canada
Athabasca rainbow trout are a species of concern and must be released in ES3 streams. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (other trout limit 2; Athabasca rainbow & bull trout 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Rainbow Trout — Bow River (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Wild rainbow trout on the Bow are managed for quality; special size and gear rules apply on many reaches — check the tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 2 per day, counted within the zone stream trout limit of 2 · License required
Rainbow Trout — Crowsnest River (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Cutthroat and rainbow trout kept from ES1 streams must be over 35 cm; bait fishing is banned in ES1 streams. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 2 per day, counted within the zone stream trout limit of 2 · License required
Rainbow Trout — Lake Newell (PP1)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP1 (Milk & South Saskatchewan) default limit for rainbow trout on Lake Newell. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 5 per day, counted within the zone trout limit of 5 · License required
Rainbow Trout — McLeod River (ES3)
Alberta, Canada
Athabasca rainbow trout are a species of concern and must be released in ES3 streams. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (other trout limit 2; Athabasca rainbow & bull trout 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · License required
Rainbow Trout — Muir Lake (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Stocked lake with special trout regulations — verify the site-specific limits and bait rules. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 5 per day, counted within the zone trout limit of 5 · License required
Rainbow Trout — Oldman River (ES1)
Alberta, Canada
Cutthroat and rainbow trout kept from ES1 streams must be over 35 cm; bait fishing is banned in ES1 streams. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 2 per day, counted within the zone stream trout limit of 2 · License required
Rainbow Trout — Ram River (ES2)
Alberta, Canada
Eastern Slopes – ES2 (Red Deer & North Saskatchewan) default limit for rainbow trout on Ram River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open Apr 1–Aug 31 (trout limit 2); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout & mountain whitefish limit 0); closed Nov 1–Mar 31 · Daily limit: 2 per day, counted within the zone stream trout limit of 2 · License required
Sauger — Milk River (PP1)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP1 (Milk & South Saskatchewan) default limit for sauger on Milk River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open May 8–Mar 15; closed Mar 16–May 7 · Daily limit: 3 per day (walleye and sauger combined) · License required
Sauger — North Saskatchewan River (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP2 (Red Deer, Battle & North Saskatchewan) default limit for sauger on North Saskatchewan River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day (walleye and sauger combined) · License required
Sauger — Red Deer River (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Parkland-Prairie – PP2 (Red Deer, Battle & North Saskatchewan) default limit for sauger on Red Deer River. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day (walleye and sauger combined) · License required
Tiger Trout — Muir Lake (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Muir Lake is a stocked quality trout lake — bait bans and special size/limit rules apply. Check the current site-specific regulations. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 5 per day, counted within the zone trout limit of 5 · License required
Walleye — Athabasca River (ES3)
Alberta, Canada
Zone default; many Alberta walleye waters require a special harvest (tag) licence or apply a slot size — check the site-specific tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Streams open June 16–Aug 31 (other trout limit 2; Athabasca rainbow & bull trout 0); open Sept 1–Oct 31 (trout, grayling & mountain whitefish 0); closed Nov 1–June 15 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 50 cm total length · License required
Walleye — Baptiste Lake (NB2)
Alberta, Canada
Zone default; many Alberta walleye waters require a special harvest (tag) licence or apply a slot size — check the site-specific tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 50 cm total length · License required
Walleye — Buck Lake (PP2)
Alberta, Canada
Zone default; many Alberta walleye waters require a special harvest (tag) licence or apply a slot size — check the site-specific tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Open all year (lakes) · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 50 cm total length · License required
Walleye — Calling Lake (NB1)
Alberta, Canada
Zone default; many Alberta walleye waters require a special harvest (tag) licence or apply a slot size — check the site-specific tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 50 cm total length · License required
Walleye — Christina Lake (NB4)
Alberta, Canada
Zone default; many Alberta walleye waters require a special harvest (tag) licence or apply a slot size — check the site-specific tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes north of Twp 104 open all year; elsewhere in NB4, lakes open May 15–Mar 31 and are closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 50 cm total length · License required
Walleye — Cold Lake (NB1)
Alberta, Canada
Zone default; many Alberta walleye waters require a special harvest (tag) licence or apply a slot size — check the site-specific tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.
Season: Lakes open May 15–Mar 31; closed Apr 1–May 14 · Daily limit: 3 per day · Size limit: over 50 cm total length · License required
Walleye — Crawling Valley Reservoir (PP1)
Alberta, Canada
Zone default; many Alberta walleye waters require a special harvest (tag) licence or apply a slot size — check the site-specific tables. Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations, effective April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (albertaregulations.ca), Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The limits shown are the Fish Management Zone default regulations — many individual lakes and streams have site-specific limits, sizes, and seasons in the Watershed Unit tables. Always verify the current site-specific regulations before you fish.