river in Alberta, CAN
Alberta's only river that drains south to the Gulf of Mexico, the Milk River winds through badlands and holds a unique prairie fish community of goldeye, sauger, walleye, and northern pike. Located in Alberta's Parkland-Prairie – PP1 (Milk & South Saskatchewan) fish management zone.
Milk 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 Milk River can target species including Goldeye, Northern Pike, Sauger, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Milk River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Milk 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 Milk River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Milk River:
Anglers at Milk River can target species including Goldeye, Northern Pike, Sauger, 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 Milk River before you cast a line.
Milk River is a river in Alberta, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.