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Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet Important Management Messages Message from the Minister . 10 The Alberta Angling Ethic . 10 How to use this guide . 11 Important Changes and Notices for 2017 . 12 Future Regulation Proposals. 13 Online Licensing: Things you should know . 14 Species at Risk . 15 Bull Trout Identification . 15 Alberta’s Fish Stocking Program Stocked Lakes List . 16 Report A Poacher 1-800-642-3800 or #3800 (TELUS Mobility) . 17 Licences and Costs. 18 Recreational Licensing System . 18 Important Definitions . 19 Recovery of Tagged Fish . 19 Province-wide Regulations Alberta Sportfishing Licences Requirements . 20 Draws for Special Walleye Licences . 20 Spearfishing / Bowfishing . 21 Sportfishing in Provincial and National Parks . 21

Sportfishing in Cold Lake . 21 Derby and Tournament Licensing . 21 General Sportfishing Regulations Sportfishing Seasons . 22 Catch Limits . 22 General Sportfishing Restrictions . 22 Use Caution on Ice . 22 Gill Nets . 23 Buying and Selling Fish . 23 Releasing Live Fish . 23 Tips on Releasing Fish . 23 BearSmart . 23 Never Cull Fish . 25 Releasing Prohibited Fish . 25 Measuring Fish Length . 25 Cleaning and Transporting Fish . 25 Gaffs and Gaff Hooks . 25 Fishing with Bait . 25 Fishing with Bait Fish . 25 Hooking Mortality from Bait . 25 Collecting Bait Fish . 26 Crayfish . 26 Access to Fishing Waters . 26 Illegal Stocking of Fish . 26 Fish Consumption Advisory . 27 Further Inquiries . 28 Fish Management Zones Maps and Watershed Boundaries . 29 Catch Fishing: Celebrate National Fishing Week . 50 Trout Identification . 52 Sport Fish of Alberta . 54-55 Fish Management Zone 1 Eastern Slopes Watershed Unit ES1 . 32 Watershed Unit ES2 . 39 Watershed Unit ES3 . 44 Watershed Unit ES4

. 48 Fish Management Zone 2 Parkland-Prairie Watershed Unit PP1 . 56 Watershed Unit PP2 . 60 Fish Management Zone 3 Northern Boreal Watershed Unit NB1 . Watershed Unit NB2 . Watershed Unit NB3 . Watershed Unit NB4 . 64 72 76 80 Non-Regulatory Information Message from the Publisher . 85 Throw everything at ‘em! . 85 Getting Your Troll On! . 87 Alberta Angling Records . 88 The Complete Angler . 90 2016 Alberta Anglers of the Year . 92 2017 Alberta Angler of the Year Contest . 93 Fishing Tips and Tricks . 94 The Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations is neither a legal document nor a complete listing of current sportfishing regulations. It is a summary of the federal and provincial fishery regulations and is intended to assist those interested in sportfishing. The official Statutes and Regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpreting and applying the law. Clarification of the regulations may be obtained from your nearest Fish and Wildlife Office of Alberta

Environment and Parks. The Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations is published annually by Sports Scene Publications Inc. 10450 – 174 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 2G9 The publisher is responsible for the content of this publication, and is licenced by Alberta Environment and Parks to publish the summary of the provincial and federal fishery regulations contained herein. Provincial Statutes and Regulations, in print or electronic format, are available through the Alberta Queen’s Printer (see page 28). This document is provided free-of-charge to all recreational anglers in Alberta. With the exception of short quotations for review purposes, no portion of this document may be reproduced without written permission from Alberta Environment and Parks or Sports Scene Publications Incorporated. The views and opinions expressed by advertisers, or by the authors of the articles in the Non-Regulatory Information section of this document, are their own and not necessarily those of Alberta

Environment and Parks or Sports Scene Publications Inc. ISBN 978-1-927698-08-2 For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com 9 Source: http://www.doksinet elcome to another great sportfishing season on the gorgeous lakes and rivers of Alberta. This guide will provide you with important information on how you can do your part to protect waterways and conserve our fish populations while enjoying the great outdoors. W In order to increase our engagement with Albertans, a new webpage has been created to conduct surveys and share fisheries information. Please visit our webpage regularly to keep tabs on the latest topics at www.talkaepalbertaca For the most up-to-date information for anglers, hunters and trappers, please visit the My Wild Alberta webpage at www.mywildalbertacom There are always a few changes with each new sportfishing season. Regulations are routinely reviewed and adjusted to reflect changes in the status of fish populations and align with management objectives. For

information about changes to fishing regulations and other notices, please see the Important Changes and Notices section of this guide. I am particularly pleased to draw your attention to some increased fish harvest opportunities for 2017. This is the result of recoveries in some fish populations, facilitated by good fisheries management and your support in following fishing regulations and demonstrating stewardship of our fish resources. In the fall of 2015, we stocked tiger trout into a small number of ponds in Alberta to evaluate their success in creating more diverse fishing opportunities for stocked trout. Tiger trout have proven popular with Alberta anglers and the department will be looking to increase opportunities to catch tiger trout in 2017. Albertans care about our waters, so we are always concerned about invasive species and disease. I would like to remind anglers that it is illegal to move live fish between water bodies; also, be diligent in ensuring your boats are

cleaned, drained and dried to ensure they are free of aquatic organisms before you leave the boat launch. We all need to do our part and pull the plug to protect Alberta waters. To report any invasive species, please call our hotline at 1-855-336-2628 (BOAT). Thank you for your help in the long-term sustainability of our Alberta fisheries. Enjoy the fishing season! Sincerely, Shannon Phillips Minister of Environment and Parks THE ALBERTA ANGLING ETHIC In accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Policy, the Alberta government promotes the following angling ethics. The ethical angler has respect for wild creatures, knowledge of his or her natural surroundings, a sense of fair play and consideration for the rights and expectations of others. Fishing, as promoted by the Alberta government, should foster an ethical relationship of the highest order between anglers, their quarry, fellow anglers, and the natural environment. Ethical conduct is expected of anglers in Alberta. 1. Maintain the

sport of recreational fishing Emphasize the fishing experience. Use sporting methods, gear (lures, line type and amount of technology) appropriate to the type of fishing and the size of fish desired. 2. Provide proper care and handling of caught or released fish. Fish are to be released with the greatest possible care and minimal amount of handling. Fish that are kept should be killed quickly once they are out of the water and in such a manner that their edible or trophy value is preserved. 3. Conduct sportfishing activities that result in the least disturbance to the surrounding environment. Refrain from littering on land and in water. Take refuse to a proper disposal site 4. Respect the needs and expectations of your 10 fellow anglers. Treat other sport anglers with common courtesy: (a) leave room for others to fish, (b) disturb the fish as little as possible, (c) leave the fishing site in the same condition as it was found, (d) don’t remain in one fishing spot too long, (e) be

cooperative and understanding, (f) obey the limits and keep only as many fish as you require to enjoy the sport. 5. Consider other land users Carry out fishing activities in a manner that minimizes conflict with other land users and anglers. 6. Respect the rights of landowners Request permission for access across private property. The landowner has the right to grant or refuse access. 7. Follow angling regulations Know and abide by all fishing regulations and encourage others to do the same. 8. Anglers have a duty to address illegal activities in a safe manner. Angler’s actions could range from alerting others to closed waters or wrong size or species being kept to reporting all observed violations of angling regulations to the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch of Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security. It is important to collect pertinent information (such as vehicle licence numbers, violator descriptions, etc.) that will assist enforcement actions. Report-A-Poacher –

Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE 1. The Table of Contents on page 9 tells you where to find key information in this Guide. 2. Be sure to read the Important Changes section (page 12) for information about new sportfishing regulations. 3. The Provincewide Regulations, General Sportfishing Regulations and Definitions start on page 19. That section of the Guide covers definitions and regulations that apply to the whole province. Special regulations are listed in Watershed Unit sections of the Fish Management Zones. 4. An index map showing the three Fish Management Zones in Alberta is on page 29. l Each zone is divided into Watershed Units. l Each unit features a full page map and explanation of watershed regulations. 5. Finding Lake and Stream Regulations: a) – Refer to index map and identify zone. b) – Read the “General Regulations” for that zone. c) – Read the “Watershed Unit Regulations.” d) – Refer to site specific

“Lake and Stream Listings” to see if there are specific regulations for that water body. If not listed, refer to the “Watershed Unit” Regulations. The regulations in this guide are effective from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018. If you require further information, contact the Fish and Wildlife Office closest to the water body you wish to fish (see Further Inquiries, page 28). For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com 11 Source: http://www.doksinet The summary in this section does not contain all regulation changes for 2017 and is provided only for general information to assist anglers in locating important changes. Carefully review regulations appearing in “Site-Specific Regulations” for each Watershed Unit for each Fish Management Zone starting on page 32. General Ø New licensing options for persons who reside in Canada outside of Alberta (see table on page 18). Ø Changes were made to the definition of bait to address importing, possessing, selling or

disposing of certain types of bait that are of concern from an ecological, invasive species or endangered species perspective. Ø A new prohibition has been added that restricts the disposal of organic (live or dead) fishing bait. Unused bait MUST NOT be disposed of in Alberta waters or within 50 m of a waterbody (except in a garbage can or waste disposal bin). Ø The wastage of the edible flesh of Burbot is PROHIBITED. New Harvest Opportunities Ø Pike: Magee Lake, Manatokan Lake, Bangs Lake. Ø Walleye: Pine Coulee Reservoir, Burnstick Lake, Gleniffer Reservoir, Gull Lake, Lac Bellevue, Bourque Lake, Hilda Lake, and Lac La Biche. Ø Yellow Perch: Strubel Lake. North Saskatchewan River Ø From Bighorn Dam downstream to the Alberta-Saskatchewan border; Sauger limit 0. Bow River Ø From Banff National Park downstream to Bassano Dam (including Bassano Reservoir); Open all year; Bait Ban; Trout and Whitefish limit 0; Pike limit 0; Burbot limit 0; Walleye limit 0. Gregoire Lake Ø

Northern Pike limit 0. Aquatic Invasive Species and Fish Health Risks Ø The introduction of aquatic invasive species continues to pose a serious risk to Alberta’s fisheries and the impacts can extend well beyond reducing subsistence and recreational fishing opportunity and tourism. It has been estimated that if invasive mussels became established in our waters, 12 there would be substantial costs of over $75 million annually, including costs of maintaining water-operated infrastructure such as irrigation and municipal water systems. In addition, Alberta fisheries are vulnerable to the introduction of fish diseases and harmful parasites, such as whirling disease, that might enter our waterways from a variety of sources. Remember to always CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY watercraft and equipment (trailer, waders, angling gear, etc.) after each use Avoid the use of felt-soled waders to reduce the risk of spreading whirling disease in Alberta. To protect Alberta fisheries and our economy, the

following mandatory requirements have been established: l Traveling with your boat? It is MANDATORY for anyone transporting a watercraft to stop when they encounter a watercraft inspection station and cooperate with officials. This includes motorized, non-motorized and commercially hauled watercraft. l Don’t forget to ‘Pull the Plug!’ Residual standing water in watercraft is known to be a source of aquatic invasive species and fish disease introductions. All watercraft being transported (eg on a road) in Alberta must now have the drain plug pulled while in transport. l No amphibians for bait! It is now PROHIBITED to import, sell or possess any species of amphibian for use as bait. l Except as provided for in legislation, it is PROHIBITED to possess any of the 52 prohibited aquatic invasive species listed in the Schedule of the Fisheries (Alberta ) Act (see the list / or Act at: www.qpalbertaca/documents/Acts/F16PDF) Cleaning out your aquarium at home? Cleaning out your

aquarium at home? The wastewater from an aquarium or other contained water, such as a garden pond or water from the transportation of fish must never be dumped into a municipal storm drain or otherwise allowed to enter a waterbody that may contain fish. Such water must be disposed of in another manner, in order to prevent the possible transfer of organisms, diseases or harmful parasites. It is acceptable to dispose of it where it will be subjected to sewage treatment measures, or by pouring it on a lawn, flower bed or garden where it will not drain elsewhere. For advice on other acceptable practices, call the 24/7 aquatic invasive species hotline: 1-855-336-BOAT (2628). Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet FUTURE REGULATION PROPOSALS The Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch, Policy Division of Alberta Environment and Parks conducts public reviews of various recommendations made by anglers, sportfishing organizations and staff. You are

encouraged to send your comments on any issues of concern to the address below. Your letter or e-mail will be sent to the appropriate fisheries managers and advisory committees for further review. Please forward regulation suggestions to: Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch Alberta Environment and Parks Great West Life Building 9920 108 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2M4 Email: esrd.info-centre@govabca Source: http://www.doksinet ONLINE PURCHASES What do I need in order to purchase an online licence? You will need a valid credit card, an email address, access to a computer with an Internet connection and a printer to print your licences. If you do not have an email address, free addresses are available through Internet service providers or free email services such as hotmail and Gmail. Credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard and American Express. What does it cost to buy an online licence? Your online licence will cost the same as a licence purchased at your local licence issuer. The

cost varies according to the type of licence you buy There are no added service fees. What are the technical requirements for my computer for online purchases? Your internet browser should use Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or newer or Firefox Version 35 or higher To print your licence, you will require Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 8 or higher. Adobe Acrobat is available as a free download once you are connected to the Internet. Is there someone I can call if I have problems when I try to purchase a licence? You can call the RELM Help Desk (1-888-944-5494 toll free) for assistance. The hours of operation are: 7 days a week Albertarelm is protected using a secure Internet service known as Digitcert. The information you enter is transmitted using a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) of communications. Your credit card information is encrypted for added security. Your credit card number will not be stored in our database. PURCHASE YOUR LICENCE ONLINE AT ALBERTARELM.COM If you previously

have not purchased a licence online you will need to re-register your WiN and password, OR if you do not have a WiN you can obtain one online (you will need a valid credit card). Go online to albertarelm.com, select “Purchase a Licence”; you will be prompted to re-register or complete the required information after which you can proceed and purchase licences. If you need assistance, please contact the Help Desk at 1-888-944-5494. 6:00 AM to Midnight (Mountain Time) How do I know my information is secure? Your Internet browser will indicate that you are operating on a secure server. The URL of the website will begin with an “https” rather than “http” and there will be a closed padlock on the status bar. WEBSITE AVAILABLE FOR WIN CARDHOLDERS The website albertarelm.com for WIN cardholders is funded by anglers and hunters from a portion of the WIN renewal fee. As a WIN cardholder you can go online and view your licence history records and purchase your fishing and hunting

licences. Anglers can also add or change their email addresses at albertarelm.com The email address will only be used by Alberta Environment and Parks for resource management purposes such as sending licenced outdoorsmen and women new and current information. 14 Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Alberta’s Endangered Species Conservation Committee (ESCC) and its Scientific Subcommittee (SSC) assess a variety of native species. Four of Alberta’s native fish are Species at Risk Because of their vulnerability, Alberta Environment and Parks has implemented a zero possession limit on these species throughout the province. None of these species caught in any waters may be kept. If you catch one of these fish, release it immediately. Arctic grayling – Species of Special Concern Athabasca rainbow trout - Threatened l Bull trout – Threatened l Westslope cutthroat trout - Threatened l l For more information on Species at Risk, please

see: http://aep.albertaca/fish-wildlife/species-at-risk/species-at-riskpublications-web-resources/fish/defaultaspx For Fisheries Management status, please see: http://aep.alberta ca/fish-wildlife/fisheries-management/fish-sustainability-index/ default. NO BLACK PUT IT BACK! You will be helping the recovery of this important native fish. Remember, the bull trout is our official provincial fish emblem. Study the pictures on this page and learn how to recognize bull trout. BEFORE YOU GO DO YOU KNOW? 1. 2. 3. The name of the water body you wish to fish? The Watershed Unit of the water body you wish to fish? The 3 locations to find rules for the water body you wish to fish? a) Provincewide regulations b) The regulations for the Watershed Unit for the water body you wish to fish c) Specific regulations for the water body you wish to fish 4. If bait can be used in the water you wish to fish? 5. What bait is (Page 25)? 6. The game fish that you wish to fish for? For the specific waters: a)

The size length? b) How many fish you can keep? c) The difference between catch limit and maximum possession (Page 22)? 7. How to identify the fish species you are fishing for? e.g a) Bull Trout b) Brook Trout. c) Westslope Cutthroat Trout 8. That all Bull Trout, Arctic Grayling and Lake Sturgeon are protected and must be returned alive to the waters they are caught from? 9. How to safely return fish to the water (Page 23)? 10. You are required to carry your valid Alberta Sportfishing Licence while sportfishing? If you answered NO to any of the above questions please review the Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations or contact your local Fish and Wildlife Office. For a list of offices, please refer to page 28 Bull trout have no black spots on their dorsal fin. NO BLACK SPOTS BULL TROUT BLACK SPOTS BROOK TROUT For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com 15 Source: http://www.doksinet The following list of lakes, reservoirs and ponds identifies sites that are frequently

stocked with rainbow trout, and some with brook trout, brown trout or cutthroat trout. Water bodies appearing below are open all year with a trout limit of five The harvest of game fish species other than trout from stocked trout waters is not permitted. Stocked waters where the harvest of other species is allowed or where bait restrictions apply are listed under “Lakes and Streams Listings” for each Watershed Unit. Several additional sites stocked with rainbow, brook, brown, cutthroat trout or arctic grayling are not identified in this section, but appear with special regulations under “Lake and Stream Listing” for each Watershed Unit starting on page 32. Stocked waters are listed in the colour of their respective Zones starting on page 32, i.e Zone 1, Stocked Eastern Slopes Waters - red; Zone 2, Stocked Parkland-Prairie Waters - blue; and Zone 3, Stocked Northern Boreal Waters - green. EASTERN SLOPES ZONE Watershed Unit ES1 Airdrie Pond - (1-27-1-W5) Allen Bill Pond -

(30-22-5-W5) Allison Lake - (27-8-5-W5) Bathing Lake - (11-4-1-W5) Beauvais Lake - (29-5-1-W5) Beaver Mines - (11-5-3-W5) Buller Pond - (17-22-10-W5) Burmis Lake - (14-7-3-W5) Burn’s Reservoir - (23-6-30-W5) Butcher’s Lake - (15-4-1-W5) Chain Lakes Reservoir - (3-15-2-W5) Coleman Fish and Game Pond - (24-8-5-W4) Cottonwood Lake - (16-7-29-W4) Crossfield Trout Pond - (27-28-1-W5) Dewitt’s Pond - (31-26-1-W5) Emerald Lake - (8-8-5-W5) Granum Pond - (31-10-26-W4) Grotto Mountain Pond - (21-24-9-W5) Island Lake - (12-8-6-W5) Lees Lake - (6-7-2-W5) Little Beaver Dam Lake - (34-1-28-W4) Margaret Lake - (15-28-9-W5) McLean Pond - (20-22-5-W5) Payne (Mami) Lake - (11-2-28-W4) Sibbald Lake - (14-24-7-W5) Sibbald Meadows Pond - (20-24-7-W5) Watershed Unit ES2 Alford Lake - (4-36-8-W5) Brazeau Borrow Pit #1 - (28-45-10-W5) Camp 9 Trout Pond - (32-44-8-W5) Elk Creek Pond - (33-35-12-W5) Goldeye Lake - (13-40-16-W5) Harlech Pond - (5-41-14-W5) Mitchell Lake - (25-37-8-W5) Nordegg Borrow Pit

[east] - (32-40-15-W5) Nordegg Borrow Pit [west] - (32-40-15-W5) Peppers Lake - (30-35-12-W5) Rat Lake - (11-38-9-W5) Rocky Children’s Pond - (34-39-7-W5) Shunda (Fish) Lake - (18-40-15-W5) Thunder Lake - (3-45-19-W5) Winchell Lake - (2-29-5-W5) Yellowhead Lake - (32-34-6-W5) Watershed Unit ES3 Dandurand Lake - (9-53-19-W5) Dunn Lake - (7-54-25-W5) Emerald Lake - (5-62-11-W5) Emerson Lakes - (6-55-21-W5) Fairfax Lake - (17-46-18-W5) Hinton Fish & Game Pond - (28-50-25-W5) Jarvis Creek Pond - (20-52-26-W5) Kinky Lake - (6-50-26-W5) Lambert Pond - (8-53-17-W5) Mary Gregg Lake - (4-48-24-W5) Mayan Lake - (05-57-23-W5) McLeod (Carson) Lake - (30-61-11-W5) Millers Lake - (8-53-19-W5) Niton Lake - (32-53-12-W5) Petite Lake - (11-54-26-W5) South Sundance Lake - (1-55-21-W5) Trapper Lake - (19-58-16-W5) Whitecourt Town Pond - (35-59-12-W5) Wildhorse Lakes [upper] - (31-49-26-W5) Wildwood Pond - (30-53-9-W5) Wolf Creek Pond - (13-53-16-W5) Watershed Unit ES4 Dollar (East Dollar)

Lakes - (17-73-21-W5) Fox Creek Trout Pond - (13-63-20-W5) Highway 40 Pond - (12-69-6-W6) Kakut Lake - (34-76-4-W6) Muskoseepi Pond - (26-71-6-W6) Pierre Greys Lake [middle] - (6-57-4-W6) Pierre Greys Lake [upper] - (7-57-4-W6) Pine Point Borrow Pit - (22-63-20-W5) South Two Lakes - (7-62-12-W6) Spring Lake - (23-75-11-W6) Swan Lake - (13-70-26-W5) Two Lakes [north] - (20-62-12-W6) Valleyview Children’s Pond - (21-70-22-W5) PARKLAND-PRAIRIE ZONE Watershed Unit PP1 Bow City East Ponds - (15-17-17-W4) Cavan Lake - (30-11-3-W4) Echo Dale Regional Park Pond - (5-13-6-W4) Emerson Pond - (5-19-28-W4) Enchant Pond - (8-14-18-W4) Foremost Reservoir - (17-6-11-W4) Goldspring Park Pond - (6-2-15-W4) Heningers Reservoir - (9-3-12-W4) Keenex Coulee Reservoir - (10-11-24-W4) McQuillan Reservoir - (13-8-19-W4) McVinnie Reservoir - (33-12-21-W4) Michel (Michelle) Reservoir - (5-7-3-W4) Reesor Lake - (20-8-1-W4) Riverstone Pond - (18-9-20-W4) Spring Coulee Park Pond - (12-5-24-W4) Stirling

Children’s Pond - (29-6-19-W4) Strathmore Children’s Pond - (14-24-25-W4) 16 Watershed Unit PP2 Acadia Valley Reservoir - (5-25-2-W4) Anderson Dam - (25-28-21-W4) Bashaw Pond - (4-42-21-W4) Beaumont Pond - (27-50-24-W4) Bennett’s Pond - (13-35-27-W4) Black Nugget Mine Pit - (11-49-18-W4) Boehlke’s Pond - (31-35-15-W4) Bud Miller Park Pond - (36-49-1-W4) By The Lake Park Pond - (22-46-22-W4) Captain Eyre Lake - (30-38-5-W4) Castaway Trout Pond (Viking) - (35-47-13-W4) Castor Eastside Trout Pond - (34-37-14-W4) Chickakoo Lake - (34-53-1-W5) Cipperley’s Reservoir - (8-32-1-W5) Claude Brennan Memorial Pond - (1-51-7-W4) Diplomat Mine Pond - (1-41-16-W4) East Pit Lake - (21-53-4-W5) East Stormwater Pond - (29-40-16-W4) Fyten Reservoir - (4-30-24-W4) Genesee Trout Pond - (1-51-3W5) Gibbons Pond - (10-56-23-W4) Gooseberry Park Pond - (22-36-6-W4) Hansen’s Reservoir - (29-38-3-W5) Helmer Reservoir - (18-31-14-W4) Heritage Lake - (33-55-25-W4) Hermitage Park Pond - (18-53-23-W4)

Hiller’s Reservoir - (13-32-29-W4) Huber Reservoir - (36-37-13-W4) Innisfree Trout Pond - (13-51-12-W4) Irma Fish and Game Pond - (34-45-9-W4) Jack Fish Lake - (29-53-9-W4) Kraft Pond - (27-33-26-W4) Kramer Pond - (25-45-6-W5) Lacombe Park Pond - (5-54-25-W5) Lamont Pond - (27-55-19-W4) Leduc Reservoir - (27-49-25-W4) Len Thompson Pond - (29-40-26-W4) Lougheed Trout Pond - (33-43-11-W4) McLaren’s Reservoir - (23-33-18-W4) Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet PARKLAND-PRAIRIE ZONE Michichi Reservoir - (19-30-18-W4) Midway Reservoir - (16-30-27-W4) Mirror Reservoir - (29-40-22-W4) Mitchell Pond - (18-38-27-W4) Morinville Fish and Game Pond - (4-56-25-W4) Mound Red Reservoir - (11-45-28-W4) Nuggent Pond - (14-44-3-W5) Open Creek Reservoir - (25-42-6-W5) Oyen (concrete plant) Pond - (34-27-4-W4) Oyen Reservoir - (34-27-4-W4) Parlby Reservoir - (25-40-24-W4) Pleasure Island Reservoir - (20-46-19-W4) Ponoka Centennial Park Pond -

(NE8-43-25-W4) Pro Alta Pond - (18-39-2-W4) Ray’s Pond - (1-39-3-W5) Salter’s Lake - (26-54-2-W5) Sauer Lake - (28-53-1-W5) Severn Creek Reservoir - (11-26-22-W4) Shuster Lake - (25-43-5-W4) Telegraph Park Pond - (32-48-21-W4) Two Hills Pond - (32-54-12-W4) Vegreville Children’s Pond - (17-52-14-W4) Wallace Park Pond - (31-44-6-W4) Wetaskiwin Pond - (24-46-24-W4) Windsor Lake - (10-42-22-W4) NORTHERN BOREAL ZONE Watershed Unit NB2 Watershed Unit NB1 Ardmore Community Pond - (62-3-W4) Bellis Beach Lake - (15-59-15-W4) Bonnyville Town Pond - (7-61-5-W4) Boyle Pond - (16-64-19-W4) Lac Delorme - (5-57-8-W4) See page 28 for the Fish and Wildlife office nearest you. Alexander Hamilton (Lac La Biche) Pond (5-67-13-W4) Lara Fish Pond - (25-61-5-W4) Legal Reservoir - (24-57-25-W4) Little Bear Lake - (19-64-2-W4) Mile 07 Lake - (35-69-14-W4) Radway Fish Pond - (32-58-20-W4) St. Paul Fish Pond - (9-58-9-W4) Shemeluk Lake - (25-60-17-W4) Westlock Recreation Pond - (31-59-25-W4)

Atlantic Richfield Reservoir - (29-67-9-W5) Blue Lake - (13-69-17-W5) Chrystina (Windy) Lake - (8-67-8-W5) Dolberg Lake - (1-60-8-W5) Jane Lake - (11-68-8-W5) Jessie Lake - (23-68-7-W5) Lily Lake - (7-75-5-W5) Marigold Lake - (32-65-11-W5) McClennan Reservoir - (29-77-19-W5) Paddle River Dam Pond - (1-57-8-W5) Parker Lake - (25-70-5-W5) Schuman - (35-61-8-W5) Tamarack Lake - (10-66-12-W5) Tea Lakes - (9-67-7-W5) Watershed Unit NB3 Cecil Thompson (Junction Pond) Lake (23-83-21-W5) East Twin Lakes - (29-97-22-W5) Fairview College Pond - (27-81-3-W6) Figure Eight Lake - (20-84-25-W5) Footner Pond - (4-111-19-W5) High Level Community Park Pond (6-110-19-W5) Highway 686 Pond - (17-85-19-W5) La Crete Pond - (15-106-12-W5) Machesis Lake - (27-107-16-W5) MD Peace Pond - (27-83-23-W5) Montageneusse Lake - (31-86-3-W6) Moonshine (Mirage) Lake - (31-79-8-W6) NarDam Lake - (16-76-5-W6) Ole Lake - (30-84-12-W6) Peace Pond - (27-83-23-W5) Rainbow Lake Pond - (25-109-9-W6) Running Lake -

(27-88-7-W6) Spring Lake - (23-75-11-W6) Sulphur Lake - (12-89-3-W6) Weberville Pond - (7-85-21-W5) Zama Community Pond - (13-117-5-W6) Watershed Unit NB4 Engstrom Lake - (17-83-6-W4) Highway 63 Pond - (35-87-9-W4) Texaco East Pond - (15-88-8-W4) Texaco Pond - (17-88-8-W4) REPORT A POACHER The REPORT A POACHER program provides Albertans with the opportunity to report suspected violations using a tollfree number: 1-800-642-3800 or #3800 on the TELUS Mobility network (courtesy TELUS Mobility). The line is in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Fishing or hunting out of season, night hunting, exceeding bag limits, illegal sale of fish and wildlife and deposit of harmful substances in lakes and rivers For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com are violations that seriously affect fish and wildlife in Alberta. If you see or know of a violation, you should record all information, including l date l time l location l vehicle licence number l vehicle description l description of

person(s) involved l details of violation, and any other details, no matter how insignificant they may seem. You should then contact the nearest Fish and Wildlife office or call 1-800-642-3800 as soon as possible. If the information provided concerns a resource violation and results in the laying of a charge, the reporter may be eligible for a reward. If you have any questions about this program, please contact the nearest Fish and Wildlife office (page 28). 17 Source: http://www.doksinet Recreational fishing licences are available for purchase at licence issuers or online at albertarelm. com. To buy a special walleye licence online that requires a tag(s), you must have a prenumbered Government of Alberta paper tag and wire before you begin your purchase. Tags and wires are available free of charge at Fish and Wildlife Offices (see page 28) and Licence Issuers. To buy a licence, you must have a WIN card (see side bar). All licence costs are subject to the Federal Goods and Services

Tax (GST), which is not included to the costs listed below. Licence Holder Alberta Residents3 l Age 16 to 64 years l Age 65 or older l Youths (less than 16 years) Sportfishing 1 Licence Cost 2 $28.00 No Licence Required l No Licence Required Special Walleye Licence 5 $11.00 $11.00 l $11.00 l l l l Canadian Residents from outside Alberta3 l Age 16 and older – Annual – Limited (7-day) – Limited (1-day) l Youths (less than 16 years) l Non-Residents from outside Canada4 l Age 16 and older – Annual – Limited (7-day) – Limited (1-day) l Youths (less than 16 years) l First Nations’ People l Recreational fishing and hunting licences are sold online or through licence issuers. A list of licence issuers is available at mywildalberta.com Go to albertarelm.com to purchase your licence or WIN card online. WiN Cards Anglers and hunters must have a Wildlife Identification Number (WiN) before purchasing any licence or Wildlife Certificate. The cost is $8.00 and is valid for

5 years At the time of your WiN purchase, you will receive a permanent 10-digit WiN. A permanent WiN card will be mailed out. Renewal of Expired WiNs When your WiN expires, you will be required to renew your WiN prior to buying a licence. A WiN renewal costs $8.00 and is valid for five years A new WiN card with your new expiry date will be mailed out. $60.00 $41.00 l 25.00 l No Licence Required l Please verify the personal information shown on your WiN renewal and provide information updates to the licence issuer or online at albertarelm.com A correct address and phone number is important to ensure that you receive your new WiN Card. $85.00 $55.00 l $26.63 l No Licence Required l No Licence Required RECREATIONAL LICENSING SYSTEM l No Licence Required 1 Sportfishing refers to angling (using a hook and line), bowfishing, spearfishing and using a minnow trap, seine net or dip net to collect bait fish for non-commercial use. 2 Where does your Sportfishing Licensing dollars go? Over

300,000 Sportfishing licences were sold in 2016 generating over $8.6M in revenue representing a slight decrease in sales over 2015. For each $1 of revenue collected: l $0.64 is distributed to the Alberta Conservation Association For more information on how funds are used to support Fisheries programs, please visit www.ab-conservationcom l $0.31 is used for licensing allocation and administration providing compensation to the Service Provider and the network of private Licence Issuers as well as provides funds for programs to monitor fish populations. For more information, visit mywildalbertacom l $0.05 goes to Government of Alberta General Revenue Fund 3 All residents of Canada are eligible to buy a Resident Sportfishing Licence. A resident is a person who has his or her only or primary residence in Canada and l is a Canadian citizen or is admitted to permanent residence in Canada, or l has lived in Canada for the immediately preceding 12-month period. An Alberta resident is a person

who is a resident of Canada and has their only or primary residence in Alberta. Sportfishing Licences l Your sportfishing licence must be carried at all times when sportfishing or transporting fish. l Review your licence at the time of purchase and ensure all information is correct. l Information changes can be provided to the licence issuer or updated online at albertarelm.com Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can I renew my WiN before it expires? A: Yes. WiNs that expire within one year can be renewed. Q: How long is my WiN valid for if I renew before my expiry date? A: Five years will be added to the original expiry date. Q: What if my WiN Card is lost or stolen? A: Please call 1-888-944-5494. 4 A person who is not a resident of Canada and who is age 16 or older must hold a valid NonResident Sportfishing Licence. 5 Special Fish Harvest Licences for Walleye (Class A), Walleye (Class B) and Walleye (Class C) are available only through a draw, see page 20. FOUR WEBSITES TO HELP YOU.

Lost/destroyed licences – all purchased licences can be reprinted either at a licence issuer for a $2.00 fee or online at no charge. albertarelm.com mywildalberta.com albertaregulations.ca aep.albertaca Lost/destroyed tags – You are required to bring your licence and complete a statutory declaration to authorize the replacement at a Fish and Wildlife office (see page 28). 18 Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Bait – means organisms, alive or dead, intended for use as a fish attractant when attached to a hook or line used in angling. (See “Fishing with Bait” on page 25). Bait Fish – See “Fishing with Bait Fish” on page 25. Barbless Hook – includes a hook the barbs of which are pressed against the shaft of the hook so that the barbs are not functional. Gaff (gaff hook) – means a device for landing or lifting fish, consisting of one or more hooks attached to a handle. Hook – means a single-, double- or

triple-pointed hook on a common shaft, and includes hooks attached to a lure. (Note: some legal lures appear to have a hook with four points, but actually have two shafts each with two points, meaning that this lure has two hooks). Hook Size – means the measurement between the shaft and any point of the hook. Point ze Si ook Snagging – means attempting to catch or catching a fish using a hook: (a) other than to induce the fish to voluntarily take the hook in its mouth; or (b) by intentionally piercing and hooking a fish in any part of the body other than the mouth. Snagging Device – means: (a) an instrument that is designed for the purpose of snagging fish; or (b) hooks or lures that are altered to facilitate the snagging of fish. Sportfishing – means angling (using hook and line), bowfishing or spearfishing, but also includes using a minnow trap, seine net or dip net to collect bait fish for personal use. ft Sha H Legal Land Descriptions Some water bodies and landmarks

are identified in this Guide using the Alberta Survey System. Legal land descriptions are written as follows: (1 – 87 – 18 – W4) (Section – Township – Range – West of the 4th Meridian) Limit – refers to the maximum number of fish you are allowed to keep or have in your possession (see Catch Limits on page 22). Lure – means a spoon, plug, jig, fly or other such device made only of feathers, fibre, rubber, wood, metal, plastic or similar materials, that does not attract fish by scent or flavour. Maggots – means the larval stage of flies (terrestrial dipterous insects) but does not include earthworms (angleworms, nightcrawlers, dew-worms), mealworms or the larvae, pupae or adults of aquatic insects. Mealworms – means the larval stage of beetles (terrestrial coleopterous insects) but does not include earthworms (angleworms, nightcrawlers, dew-worms), maggots, wax worms or the larvae, pupae or adults of aquatic insects. Minimum-size limits – mean that all fish caught

that are shorter than the stated size length must be immediately released. Maximum-size limits – mean that all fish caught that are longer than the stated size length must be immediately released. Quality Stocked Fisheries – are stocked trout fisheries for which the main objective is that 10-15% of the fish are 50 cm long or greater. NOTICE TO ANGLERS To assist with the management of Alberta’s fish resources and to ensure compliance with regulations, anglers will be checked at water bodies, recreational areas and road checkpoints throughout Alberta. For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com Regulation Dates – In this Guide, where dates are given with a regulation, the regulation starts on the first date and ends on the second date (inclusive dates). Where no dates are listed, then the regulation applies for the entire year (April 1 to March 31). Sportfishing Seasons 8 Open – means sportfishing is allowed during the time period stated. During open seasons,

sportfishing is permitted 24 hours a day unless stated differently in site-specific regulations. 8 CLOSED – means all forms of sportfishing are prohibited. Stream – means flowing water, and includes creeks, rivers and canals. Tributary – means any stream that flows into a larger stream, or into a lake or reservoir. This includes a tributary to a tributary Tributaries to a lake are considered to be tributaries to the outlet stream from the lake unless stated differently in site-specific regulations. Watershed – means the area drained by the stream system(s), the stream and all its tributaries, and includes the lakes and reservoirs within that area whether or not they are directly connected to the stream. Watershed Unit – is a subdivision of a Fish Management Zone, and means the area drained by the watershed described in text and illustrated on the map in the Guide. Watershed Boundaries – The boundary between Watershed Units illustrated on the maps in the Guide is the height

of land that divides the two watershed units, so that waters on one side flow one direction and waters on the other side flow a different direction. RECOVERY OF TAGGED FISH If you catch a tagged fish, please advise the nearest Fish and Wildlife office of the following: l tag number and colour l species of fish caught l date fish was caught l where fish was caught l if the fish was released l total length and weight of the fish, if available l your name, address and phone number. 19 Source: http://www.doksinet The following section refers to sportfishing throughout the province. Site-Specific Regulations for lakes and streams are listed under Watershed Unit sections for each Fish Management Zone, which appear on pages 32 to 84. Alberta Sportfishing Licences Requirements An Alberta Sportfishing Licence is required to fish in Alberta by means of sportfishing (see Licences and Costs, page 18 and sportfishing definition, page 19). If you are under 16 years of age, an Alberta resident

aged 65 or older, or a first Nations’ person who is defined as an Indian under the federal Indian Act, you are not required to have a Sportfishing Licence, but you must follow sportfishing regulations. Sportfishing Licences are not required when a person is sportfishing on a designated Free Fishing Weekend (see page 50). Sportfishing Licences are available at private licence issuers throughout the province or online at albertarelm.com Licences must be carried at all times while sportfishing and transporting fish and must be presented immediately to an officer upon request. If a person is convicted of a provincial fishing offence and fails to pay their fine, they will be suspended from purchasing or using a sportfishing licence, a hunting licence or applying on draws until that outstanding fine has been paid. Similarly, failure to pay a fine resulting from a hunting conviction will result in the same restrictions. Draws For Special Walleye Licences The “2017 Special Walleye Licence

Draws” pamphlet provides complete information about the draws and is available at Licence Issuers, Fish and Wildlife Offices and online at albertaregulations.ca In 1996, Alberta introduced major restrictions on the walleye fisheries to allow their recovery after major declines due to fishing pressure. Several of these fisheries have recovered to the point where a limited harvest of specific sizes of walleye can be sustained. If these lakes were open to allow all anglers to keep a fish, the walleye would quickly be over harvested and the excellent sport fishery would be lost. Recognizing the impact of the high number of anglers and the need to preserve fisheries where fishing pressure is significant, a limited harvest option has been developed. A special walleye licence is available to Albertans selected on a draw basis for specified lakes. These lakes were selected based on the most current scientific information on walleye productivity and angler pressure. Notice to Anglers At the

time of printing this document, the lakes identified are open for the current season under a Special Licence Draw. Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) reserves the right to close any of these lakes if it is deemed that a lake will not be able to sustain a harvest ie. a lake is at risk for winterkill, AEP will implement a zero draw quota. If you have any questions regarding this statement, contact Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch email: esrd.info-centre@govabca Tagging Instructions A walleye that is retained must be tagged immediately through the gill cavity and mouth with a paper tag and wire. To tag your walleye refer to the instructions on the tag. 2017 DRAWS April 4 - April 27, 2017 Draw applications may be purchased for $3.35 (plus GST) online at albertarelm.com or at licence issuers. Commencing May 8 Draw results may be viewed online at albertarelm.com May 11 Undersubscribed Licence information available online at mywildalberta.com May 12 - March 15, 2018 Special

Walleye Licence available for purchase online at albertarelm.com or at licence issuers Online paper tags and wires are available at Fish and Wildlife offices and Licence Issuers. May 12, 9:00 a.m to March 15, 2018 midnight Undersubscribed licences available for reservation online at albertarelm.com ( $335 per application). Draw applications, checking draw results or reserving undersubscribed special licences will be available online through albertarelm.com or at licence issuers. 20 Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Spearfishing / Bowfishing A special licence for spearfishing or bowfishing is not required. Spearfishing and bowfishing is allowed under the Alberta Sportfishing Licence. 8 Only spears propelled by spring, elastic, compressed gas or muscular power are permitted. 8 Only persons who are swimming may spearfish. 8 Spears or bows cannot be used to take trout, mountain whitefish, Arctic grayling, lake sturgeon, walleye or

northern pike. 8 Spearfishing or bowfishing are not permitted in Gods, May, Seibert, Winefred, Andrew, Gardiner and Namur lakes. Sportfishing in Provincial and National Parks Alberta Sportfishing Regulations apply in Alberta Provincial Parks, but not in National Parks. Separate regulations apply to those waters or portion of waters within National Parks. To fish in a Provincial Park, you need an Alberta Sportfishing Licence (see licence exemptions under “Requirements” on page 20). Provincial licences are not valid inside National Parks and regulations may differ. To fish in a National Park, you need a National Park Fishing Permit, which is valid only within the National Park. National Park fishing permits are available at most park facilities and some commercial outlets. General Inquiries for Parks Canada National office call 1-888-773-8888. Fishing in a Wilderness Area or Ecological Reserve is prohibited by the Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage

Rangelands Act. Sportfishing in Cold Lake Sportfishing in Cold Lake requires either an Alberta Sportfishing For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com Licence (see licence exemptions under “Requirements” on this page), or a Saskatchewan Angling Licence. The Alberta Fishery Regulations, 1998 apply to the Alberta portion of Cold Lake; while the Saskatchewan Regulations apply to the Saskatchewan portion of Cold Lake (Saskatchewan regulations are consistent with Alberta regulations for Cold Lake). Derby and Tournament Licensing The licensing of organized fishing derbies and tournaments (Competitive Fishing Events or CFE’s) is required for events involving more than 25 participants. The type of licence depends on the number of participants and the value of prizes. The cost of all licences is $25 and will be issued only to organizers who are residents of Alberta. Best Management Practices have been developed and incorporated into licence conditions to reduce impacts on fish

populations. Events with 25 or fewer participants do not require a licence, but organizers are encouraged to voluntarily register such events and to follow best management practices. Non-competitive fishing events, any event where 26 or more people participate in angling for one or more consecutive days on a specified water, do not require a licence, if prizes are awarded for participation or random draw, not a fishing competition. The CFE website, at mywildalberta.com, provides organizers with application and reporting forms, licence conditions, contact information, and information on how best to operate an event. A Frequently Asked Questions document addresses the issues event organizers need to consider prior to advertising and running an event. 21 Source: http://www.doksinet Sportfishing Seasons Check for dates of open and closed seasons under “Site-Specific Regulations” in each Watershed Unit of the Fish Management Zones starting on page 32. Catch Limits In this Guide

the word “limit” refers to the number of fish you are allowed to keep or have in your possession. As outlined below, you may not exceed the limit at any water body fished, nor possess more fish than the provincewide maximum. Possession: A fish is considered retained (kept) when it is not immediately returned to the waters from which it was taken. If the fish you catch is of a legal species and legal size, immediately decide to release or keep it as part of your day’s limit. Fish kept on a stringer or a live well are considered retained and are part of your limit (see page 23 and 25 for details on releasing live or prohibited fish). Before fishing in any lake or stream you must locate, within this guide, the Fish Management Zone and Watershed Unit in which it is found. Determine whether or not the lake or stream is listed under the “Lake and Stream Listings” section (see instructions under “Site-Specific Regulations” for each Watershed Unit). Daily Possession The number of

fish you are allowed to keep while fishing in one day is equal to the limit listed for each species or group of species at the lake or stream being fished, including any fish eaten or given away that day. When you are fishing at any lake or stream, you may not have in your possession more fish than the limit, or fish other than those of legal size, listed for the lake or stream being fished. Trip Possession The number of fish of each species you may possess at the end of a fishing trip, regardless of the number of days fished, is equal to a 1 day limit for the water body fished and includes fish stored at home. Provincewide maximum possession – All fish kept from any lake or stream, from any Watershed Unit, count as part of the provincewide maximum possession that must not be exceeded. The maximum number of fish you may have, including fish at your home and fish caught under a special harvest licence, for each game fish species or group of species is listed below: l l l l l l l l l

l l 22 Trout – 5 in total, combined of: 0 bull trout (native to Alberta); 2 Northern Dolly Varden (stocked in Chester Lake only); 1 golden trout; 3 lake trout; 5 cutthroat trout; 5 rainbow trout; 5 brown trout; 5 brook trout. Arctic Grayling – 0 Mountain Whitefish – 5 in total. Walleye and Sauger – 3 in combined total. Northern Pike – 3 in total. Yellow Perch – 15 in total. Lake Whitefish and Cisco (Tullibee) – 10 in combined total. Goldeye and Mooneye – 10 in combined total. Burbot (Ling) – 10 in total. Lake Sturgeon – 0 Non-game fish – no restriction on the numbers kept. NOTE: The limits and size restrictions that exist at specific lakes and streams are listed in the Watershed Unit sections of each Fish Management Zone starting on page 32. General Sportfishing Restrictions It Is Unlawful To: l Use more than one line when angling into open water. l Use more than two lines when angling into ice-covered water. l While angling be further than 30 m from any line

in the water. l Use a line in angling equipped with more than three hooks (e.g, three hooks, or three single-hook lures, or one three-hook lure). l Use a lure in angling with more than three hooks as part of it. l Use a hook with more than three points on a common shaft (see Important Definitions, page 19). Visit albertarelm.com to purchase your sportfishing licences or mywildalberta.com for fishing information. l l l l l l l l l Release live fish or live fish eggs into any waters except back to the waters from which they were caught. Possess live crayfish. Possess live bait fish. Possess live game fish – unless the fish have been lawfully caught by angling and are within 5 metres of the waters from which they were caught. Use live fish for bait. Use amphibians, such as frogs and salamanders, as bait. Dispose of unused bait within 50 metres of water bodies except in a regularly serviced waste disposal receptacle. Set out or use bait to attract fish unless it is attached to a hook

used in angling. Use scented lures or scented weights where bait bans are in effect. See Tips on Releasing Fish on next page. USE CAUTION ON ICE The following guidelines do not override your obligation to use caution and common sense when travelling on ice: Careful measurement of ice thickness is important – always test ice conditions. Never walk on ice that is less than 10 cm (4 in) thick and do not drive on ice that is less than 30 cm (12 in.) thick Beware of ice near the inlets or outlets of streams. Always be extra cautious of ice on rivers and streams. Ice can vary in thickness and in strength from area to area because of temperature, water current, springs, snow cover and time of year. Do not drive fast, or follow closely behind or park near another vehicle on the ice. Ask someone who knows the area about ice conditions and places to avoid. Use caution and stay away from aeration sites. Anglers are encouraged not to fish near aerators for their safety and to prevent lines

tangling the units and damaging them. Please remove all ice fishing huts prior to spring breakup. Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet l l l l l l l Fish by snagging. Possess fish taken by snagging. Possess a snagging device (such as a gaff or gaff hook) while angling. Use gaffs, gaff hooks or spring-loaded hooks (spring-loaded hooks incorporate a device that snags/traps/holds the fish). Use snares, firearms, or any device to attract, stun or kill fish by causing an explosion or electrical current in the water. Use lights to sportfish unless the light is attached to a hook or line used in angling. This includes visible lights that are emitted by underwater cameras. Clean fish for transport home in a manner that is not authorized (see Cleaning and Transporting Fish, page 25). Additional Restrictions: l The edible flesh of legally kept game fish must not be wasted, destroyed, spoiled or abandoned. l Fish must not be removed from, or

disturbed in, any facility or structure designed to capture, hold or facilitate the passage of fish. Fishing is prohibited by any method within 23 metres downstream of the lower entrance of any fishway, canal, obstacle or leap. Weirs and dams are considered obstacles. NOTE: Fishways, fish ladders, impoundment nets, fish traps and other similar structures are set up to assist in the management or the study of fisheries, or to allow the passage of fish. l Angling is not permitted through the ice: a) into beaver ponds or b) into flowing waters in Zone 1 (Eastern Slopes Zone). Important points: l Tributaries to a lake have the same regulations as the outlet stream from the lake, unless stated differently in site-specific regulations. l Stream regulations do not apply to a lake or reservoir unless stated differently in site-specific regulations. l The same regulations apply to beaver ponds as apply to the streams in which the ponds are found. Gill Nets Anglers should be aware that while

angling you may encounter gill nets in some Alberta lakes. Gill nets can be lawfully set by licenced users (eg First Nations people, Métis and researchers). All nets must be visibly marked at each end with a one (1) metre stake or spar buoy bearing the applicable licence number. Anglers should respect these nets and keep a safe distance to prevent entanglement with angling gear. If the nets are not marked, or the presence of a net seems suspicious, please call your local Fish and Wildlife Office (see page 28) or the Report A Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800. TIPS ON RELEASING FISH If a fish is handled carefully and gently, it will have an excellent chance of survival. The most important factor related to fish mortality is damage caused by the hook penetrating the gill and stomach regions. Fish hooked in the lip or mouth have a better chance of survival. Avoiding methods that result in deeply hooked fish is the best way to reduce hooking mortality. “Still fishing” with bait, where

the line is not actively attended, usually results in more deeply hooked fish. Attending the line to set the hook immediately at the time of the strike may reduce the occurrence of deeply hooked fish. Fish have a reduced chance of survival if they are caught in deep water (>7 m or 23 feet). l Retrieve your catch quickly. l Release fish immediately (with care). l Avoid squeezing the fish. l Keep your fingers out of the gills. l Keep the fish in water as much as possible. l Remove the hook carefully. l Leave deeply swallowed hooks in the fish. (Side-cutters can be used to cut the hook instead of the line). l Help revive the fish by holding it in the water. l Do not fizz – it reduces survival. l Fish for walleye and perch in relatively shallow water. For more information, obtain a copy of the pamphlet “Handle and Release Fish with Care” from your nearest Fish and Wildlife Office. BE BEARSMART WHILE ANGLING Bear encounters can happen any time, but anglers should be extra alert.

Streams, rivers and lakeshores make convenient travel corridors for wildlife, and the sound of moving water can mask the noise that normally warns animals of your approach. To learn more about Alberta bears and how to be BearSmart, visit www.bearsmartalbertaca or see our advertisement on page 98. Buying and Selling Fish The illegal trafficking of fish threatens our fish populations and is a serious offence. Report illegal activities (see Report A Poacher on page 17) NOTE: Fish taken by sportfishing cannot be sold, bought, traded or bartered. Similarly, fish harvested under the authority of a Domestic, Indian Domestic or Métis Domestic Licence cannot be sold, bought, traded or bartered. Go to aep.albertaca/Fish-Wildlife/Fisheries-Management Releasing Live Fish Sportfishing is so popular that many waters cannot produce enough fish to satisfy harvest demands. Releasing fish is part of the solution (see Tips on Releasing Fish on this page). If the fish you catch is of a legal species

and legal size, immediately decide to release it or keep it as part of your day’s limit. A fish is considered retained (kept) when it is not immediately returned to the waters from which it was taken. For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com 23 Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet Never Cull Fish “Culling” is staying within the catch limit for a species by releasing fish from a stringer or other holding device when a larger fish is caught. Fish that have been held on a stringer or in a tub usually die if released because of stress and because of damage to their gills, fins and scales. Culling is unlawful if the practice occurs beyond a person’s legal limit. Releasing Prohibited Fish You must immediately release every fish that cannot be legally kept because of species, catch limit, size limit or other regulation, without exception, even if the fish is injured or dead. When the fish is alive, you must release it in a manner that causes the

least harm to the fish. Examples of prohibited fish are: l a species for which the limit is 0. l a fish smaller than the minimum-size limit. l a fish larger than the maximum-size limit. l a fish the size of which is protected by a slot-size limit. l a fish that has been snagged. l a fish caught after you have already kept your limit. Measuring Fish Length Length – the total length (maximum) of a fish is measured from the tip of the nose or jaw to the tip of the tail fin, with the tail pinched. NOTE: Anglers should only determine if a fish is longer than or shorter than the specified legal length. It is best to immediately release fish that are close to legal length rather than subjecting the fish to extra handling for the taking of a more accurate measurement. Flexible tape measures may be TOTAL LENGTH (pinched tail) used provided only the straight-line length of the fish is measured without including the curvature of the body in the length of the fish. Lay the fish on the

measuring device If you lay the measuring device overtop of the curvature of the body, you will get an inacurate measurement. It’s a good idea to have a fish measuring device Cleaning and Transporting Fish Fish caught in Alberta: 8 Fish cleaned for storage at other than your permanent residence, or for transport to your permanent residence must not be skinned, cut or packed in a manner that: l the species cannot be identified, l the number of fish cannot be determined, and l the total length of every fish subject to a size limit cannot be determined. 8 2 pieces of fish of 1 species are considered to be 1 fish. Tips: Carry a cooler and ice for storing whole fish for transport to your permanent residence. l Leave the head, tail and skin attached to fish subject to size limits for accurate length measurements. Internal organs and gills can be removed to preserve quality. l Fish that are not subject to size limits may be filleted, but enough skin must be left on each fillet for species

identification purposes. l Never transport fish in a solid frozen block. REMEMBER: When cleaning fish away from your permanent residence, DO NOT REMOVE evidence of species and, if size limits apply, evidence of length as described above, unless the fish are to be consumed immediately. l For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com Fish caught outside of Alberta: When travelling within Alberta and transporting fish that were taken elsewhere, you must be able to support your claim that those fish were caught outside of Alberta. Fish caught by someone else: If you are transporting fish caught by someone else, you must have a bill of lading signed by the angler who caught the fish. This letter must provide the following information: l the licence number, name and signature of the individual who caught the fish, l the number and species of the fish, l the location from which you started and the location to which you are traveling, and l the date on which the fish are being transported.

GAFF AND GAFF HOOKS It is illegal to possess a gaff or a gaff hook while angling in Alberta. Fish that have been landed with the use of these types of gear usually die. Anglers are required to release fish that are not of legal size as stated in size-limit regulations for many species. If a fish is handled carefully and gently, it will have an excellent chance of survival. It is important that anglers handle fish in a manner that causes the least harm to the fish. Fishing with Bait Bait – the definition of bait (see page 19) includes, but is not restricted to: corn, cheese, marshmallows, meat, maggots, meal worms, earthworms, wax worms, gammarus shrimp, leeches, terrestrial insects, the larvae, pupae or adults of aquatic insects (e.g, stonefly, mayfly, caddis fly), bait fish, parts of fish, fish eggs, scented baits, power baits and all additives that scent or flavour artificial baits and lures. Bait Ban – means where bait bans are in effect only unscented lures may be used. In

specific streams, only maggots may be used as bait during certain times of the year to allow anglers to fish for mountain whitefish with less impact on trout populations. In specific lakes, only maggots and mealworms may be used as bait to allow anglers to fish for perch and lake whitefish with less impact on pike populations (see Important Definitions page 19). Fishing with Bait Fish Bait Fish means any of the following: l suckers (family Catostomidae) l sticklebacks (family Gasterosteidae) l trout-perch (Percopsis omiscomaycus) l Iowa darter (Etheostoma exile) l minnows (family Cyprinidae), except carp, goldfish and the western silvery minnow. HOOKING MORTALITY FROM BAIT Restrictions on the use of bait are required to increase the survival of released trout. About 25% of trout caught on natural and scented baits die after release, compared with less than 4% of those caught on flies and lures. Anglers are generally encouraged to voluntarily fish with unbaited lures because more fish

may be hooked in the lip or mouth. Hooking mortality is generally higher for fish hooked in the gill area and stomach region. 25 Source: http://www.doksinet Note: Pet store fish (tropical fish) or crayfish cannot be used as bait fish. Bait Fish may be used in waters that do not have bait bans or bait fish restrictions. Where fishing with bait fish is prohibited, other baits including smelts, herring, gammarus shrimp and dead fish eggs (e.g, preserved “salmon eggs”) may be used, provided a bait ban is not in effect for that water body. NOTE: Smelts and herring are of the saltwater families Osmeridae and Clupeidae. Use of the freshwater species cisco (Coregonidae), also called tullibee or lake herring, is prohibited from use as bait. Parts of Game Fish. Only the skin, fins, eyes and dead eggs of game fish may be used as bait, provided these fish were lawfully caught by angling. Skin, fins, eyes and dead eggs of game fish may be used where the use of bait fish is prohibited, but

cannot be used where bait bans are in effect. All game fish kept must be counted in the daily catch limit, including any fish from which parts are used for bait. Collecting Bait Fish Catching bait fish (such as suckers) by angling, bowfishing or spearfishing is allowed from all waters open to fishing with these methods, even at waters where the collection of bait fish by other means is prohibited. Anglers may collect their own bait fish by minnow trap, dip net and seine net, but these fish must not be sold. The commercial collection of bait fish requires a Commercial Bait Fishing Licence. The following regulations apply to the collection of bait fish for personal use as bait: 8 The collection of bait fish is not permitted in waters having a bait ban or restriction on the use of bait fish, and in some other specified waters (see Fish Management Zone regulations pages 32 to 84). 8 The possession of live bait fish is prohibited. All bait fish kept must be killed immediately. Please do not

kill more than needed because bait fish are important food for many sport fish. 8 Fish other than bait fish must be immediately released unharmed. Game fish such as perch must not be kept. 8 Seine nets may not be larger than 3 m in length and 2 m in depth. 8 Minnow traps may not have dimensions greater than 60 cm in length by 30 cm in width, depth or diameter. 8 No more than 2 minnow traps may be used at one time. 8 Minnow traps must bear the operator’s name, address and Sportfishing Licence number. 8 Crayfish cannot be used as bait. It is unlawful to possess live crayfish REMEMBER! l l l l it is illegal to use live bait fish or crayfish as bait. it is illegal to set out or use bait to attract fish unless the bait is attached to a hook used in angling. it is illegal to use scented lures or scented weights where bait bans are in effect. discard live unused bait within its original packaging inside a garbage receptacle. Crayfish Crayfish are native to the Beaver River system.

However, they appear to have been illegally introduced into many Alberta waters and may be adversely affecting aquatic ecosystems. Some people have expressed a desire to consume crayfish. In all waters other than the Beaver River, people may catch crayfish for consumption. Legal capture methods include angling (sportfishing regulations apply) or catching them by hand. No licence is required to capture crayfish by hand The retention and transport of live crayfish is illegal and all retained crayfish must be immediately killed to prevent the spread of this species. Please help prevent the spread of invasive species 26 Access to Fishing Waters Anglers are reminded that healthy fish populations, and our ability to access fishing areas, are contingent upon courtesy and responsible conduct on the lands around them. It is the angler’s responsibility to know, understand, and abide by access conditions that apply when using and enjoying Alberta’s lands. Permission is always required

before entering or crossing: 8 Private land (from landowner) 8 Indian reserves (from appropriate band council) 8 Métis settlements (from appropriate Métis settlement association) 8 Public land under agricultural or grazing lease While recreational ‘foot’ access is generally acceptable on public land, anglers should be aware that: 8 Fishing in the critical habitats offered by Alberta’s Wilderness and Ecological Areas is prohibited under the Wilderness, Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act. 8 Off-highway vehicle access is prohibited in most provincial parks and provincial recreation areas. 8 Off-highway vehicle access may be limited or prohibited within counties, municipal districts or within special public land management areas such as Forest Land Use Zones (FLUZ). 8 Special conditions, such as extreme fire hazard, may warrant additional temporary access conditions. Access to Public Lease Land In 2003, the Alberta Government passed legislation

clarifying the rules for recreational access on public lands leased for grazing and cultivation. While the new rules provide “reasonable access” on foot, as a recreational user you are required to contact the leaseholder prior to your visit, even if you are only crossing the land to get to a particular water body. Forest Grazing Allotments, such as those found in the forested area of the foothills along the Eastern Slopes, are not affected by this legislation. As a recreational user it is your responsibility to know if the land you wish to access is public land under agricultural lease. A web site (aepalberta ca) provides information on the location of agricultural public lands, along with contact information. You can also call toll free 1-877-944-0313 for more information. Vessel Restrictions There are a variety of vessel restrictions in effect in Alberta that are administered by Transport Canada. For more information, please consult the federal Vessel Operation Restriction

Regulations online at: http://laws-lois.justicegcca/eng/regulations/ ILLEGAL STOCKING OF FISH Alberta regulations prohibit the transfer of live game fish or live bait fish or crayfish from one water body to another. The placing of any live fish or fish eggs into any waters of the province other than those from which they were taken is also prohibited. Report anyone you observe relocating live fish or using live fish for bait to the nearest Fish and Wildlife Office, or call Report A Poacher toll-free, 1-800-642-3800. The fishery resource that you are protecting is your own. Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Sportfishing is an important part of Canadian culture and can be a fun and healthy outdoor experience for people of all ages. Fish is an excellent source of lean protein, and provides essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, iron, selenium and vitamins A, C and D. Despite the health benefits that are associated with

eating fish, in some locations in Alberta, various species of fish may be exposed to mercury and other contaminants that when consumed in high levels can impact human health. Methylmercury is the most toxic form of mercury. It is formed through natural biological processes in the water and sediment from other forms of mercury that are found in the environment. Fish absorb mercury directly through their gills or through the consumption of prey that contain mercury. Larger, older fish will generally contain higher levels of mercury, as will predatory fish like pike, walleye and burbot, which tend to show the highest concentrations. Dioxins and Furans come from man-made sources They accumulate in fat tissues and are persistent in fish, particularly in large predatory fish. The Government of Alberta has been issuing and reviewing fish consumption advisories for fish caught from local water bodies in Alberta since the 1990’s. The Chief Medical Officer of Health in Alberta Health and

Wellness is responsible for issuing food consumption advisories. Other government departments are involved in various activities related to issuing the advisories such as sample collection, provision of data and information to Alberta Health and Wellness and participating in the public health advisory process. For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com Fish consumption advisories inform the public about any potential health hazards they may encounter when eating specific types of fish. The advisory helps local fish consumers make informed decisions about what is a safe amount of fish to eat. Fish consumption advisories apply to local subsistence consumers, recreational anglers and residents who eat fish caught from local water bodies. Different fish consumption limits are provided to different age consumer groups, particularly women of child-bearing age and young children who are more susceptible to potential health risks posed by consuming high levels of environmental

contaminants. Also, fish consumption advisories are species specific, fish size specific and location specific. For a list of waters where Fish Consumption Advisories have been issued please visit mywildalberta.com, go to Fishing tab; Safety & Procedures. Please carefully check tables about different recommended amounts, consumer groups, age groups, fish species, fish size, and water bodies. Please note that not all waters in Alberta have been tested and studies indicate that older, larger predatory fish such as pike, walleye and burbot may have elevated levels of contaminants. Caution should be used when consuming these fish. 27 Source: http://www.doksinet Fish and Wildlife Office Telephone Numbers Office hours vary. Please contact individual office for hours of operation For further information about these regulations or other matters concerning fish or wildlife management, please contact the sources listed below. For toll-free access within Alberta to most Alberta

Government offices, call 310-0000 1 ES ZONE 1 - EASTERN SLOPES Blairmore . *Calgary . Canmore . Cardston . Claresholm . Cochrane . Drayton Valley . *Edson . Evansburg . Fox Creek . Grande Cache . *Grande Prairie . High River . Hinton . Nordegg . Pincher Creek . *Rocky Mountain House. Sundre . Valleyview . *Whitecourt . 403-562-3289 403-297-6423 403-678-2373 403-653-5158 403-625-1450 403-932-2388 780-542-6616 780-723-8244 780-727-3635 780-622-3421 780-827-3356 780-538-5263 403-652-8330 780-865-8264 403-721-3965 403-627-1116 403-845-8230 403-638-3805 780-524-3605 780-778-7112 3 NB ZONE 3 - NORTHERN BOREAL Athabasca . Barrhead . Bonnyville . Cold Lake . Fairview . *Fort McMurray . Fort Vermilion . Grande Prairie . *High Level . High Prairie . *Lac La Biche . Manning . *Peace River . Red Earth . *Slave Lake . Smoky Lake . Spirit River . St. Paul Swan Hills . 780-675-2419 780-674-8236 780-826-3142 780-594-7876 780-835-2737 780-743-7200 780-927-4488 780-538-5263 780-926-2238

780-523-6521 780-623-5247 780-836-3065 780-624-6405 780-649-3853 780-849-7123 780-656-3556 780-864-4101 780-645-6313 780-333-2229 *Area Office 2 PP ZONE 2 - PARKLAND-PRAIRIE Brooks . Camrose . Drumheller . Edmonton . Foremost . Hanna . Lethbridge . Medicine Hat . Oyen . Ponoka . Provost . *Red Deer . Stettler . Stony Plain (Spruce Grove) . Strathmore. Vegreville . Vermilion . Vulcan . Wetaskiwin . 403-362-1232 780-679-1225 403-823-1670 780-427-3574 403-867-3826 403-854-5540 403-381-5266 403-529-3680 403-664-3614 403-783-7093 780-753-2433 403-340-5142 403-742-7510 780-960-8190 403-934-3422 780-632-5410 780-853-8137 403-485-6971 780-361-1250 Alberta Environment and Parks Information Centre (Toll Free) 1-877-944-0313 Email esrd.info-centre@govabca Internet albertaregulations.ca or mywildalbertacom or aep.albertaca Fish and Wildlife Policy Division Head Office Mailing Address Alberta Environment and Parks, Great West Life Building, 9920 – 108 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2M4

Legislation is available at: Alberta Queen’s Printer Edmonton, 10611 - 98 Avenue; Phone: (780) 427-4952 – www.qpalbertaca Parks and Protected Areas – www.albertaparksca Information Line . (Toll Free) 1-866-427-3582 National Parks-Parks Canada . wwwpcgcca (Toll Free) 1-888-773-8888 Respect Our Lakes program www.environmentalbertaca/03036html 28 Environmental Hotline - potential environmental emergency or complaint - 1-800-222-6514. Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Fish management boundaries are based on three ecosystem zones as follows: the Eastern Slopes, the Parkland-Prairie and the Northern Boreal. Each zone is divided into Watershed Units to expand on specific regulations established to meet water body and fish population needs. ZONE 1 Eastern Slopes Zone on pages 32 to 50. ZONE 2 Parkland-Prairie Zone on pages 56 to 63. ZONE 3 Northern Boreal Zone on pages 64 to 84. WOOD BUFFALO NATIONAL NORTHERN PARK NB3 Page 76

BOREAL NB4 Page 80 EASTERN ES4 NB2 ZONE Page 72 NB1 Page 48 Page 64 ES3 EDMONTON Page 44 SLOPES JASPER NATIONAL PARK PARKLAND ES2 PP2 Page 39 Page 60 ZONE PRAIRIE BANFF NATIONAL PARK CALGARY ZONE ES1 Page 32 WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com PP1 Page 56 Maps The maps in this Guide are designed as references to help you identify the location of Fish Management Zones and Watershed Units. The boundaries shown are in a small scale and cannot be considered legally exact. Because of the size of the guide, it is not possible to show complete detail for all lakes and streams. Greater detail can be obtained from access and topographic maps that are available from various map dealers throughout the province. Watershed Boundaries The boundary between Watershed Units is the height of land that divides the two watersheds, so that water on one side flows one direction and water on the other side flows a different direction.

“Watershed Unit” means the area drained by a stream system, including tributaries, described and illustrated on maps in the following sections of this Guide. All lakes, reservoirs and ponds within each unit are included, whether or not they are directly connected to the stream system. 29 Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet ZONE 1 consists of the mountains and foothills that form the “Eastern Slopes” along the Rocky Mountains from Montana to the Grande Prairie region. Throughout this zone, tributary creeks flow into larger streams, which in turn are tributaries to major rivers These watersheds, with their alpine and foothills lakes, and their clear, cold rivers and tributaries, support numerous trout and mountain whitefish populations, as well as Arctic grayling populations in the north. Sportfishing regulations are summarized for each of the following four Watershed Units: the Oldman and Bow rivers (ES1), the Red Deer and

North Saskatchewan rivers (ES2), the Athabasca and Pembina rivers (ES3), and the Smoky River (ES4). ZONE 1 GENERAL REGULATIONS 1. Provincewide regulations on pages 20 to 26 apply to Watershed Unit ES1. Additional restrictions are set out in this part 2. Important Definitions appear on page 19 3. Limit: The number of fish you are allowed to keep while fishing at a water body is equal to the ‘limit’ listed for each species or group of species at that water body. 4. Possession: The number of fish of each species you may possess at the end of a fishing trip, regardless of the number of days fished, is equal to a 1-day limit at the water body fished and includes fish stored at home. 5. All fish kept from Watershed Unit ES1 count as part of the provincewide maximum possession, which must not be exceeded (See Provincewide Maximum Possession page 22). 6. Ice-Fishing: Angling is not permitted through the ice: a) into beaver ponds or b) into flowing waters. 7. Bait Fishing: (see definition

for bait on page 19) WATERSHED UNIT ES1 n the Oldman River watershed upstream of Secondary Road 509 near Coalhurst and the Bow River watershed upstream of Highway 24 near Carseland. ES1 Watershed Unit Regulations BAIT FISHING 8 Fishing with bait in ES1 streams is NOT allowed except at portions of a few rivers under “ES1 Lake and Stream Listings.” 8 Fishing with bait in lakes is allowed at lakes without Bait Bans under “Lake and Stream Listings”, or at general stocked trout waters (see Stocked Lakes list). Fishing with Bait Fish is NOT allowed in ES1 except at the following waters: l Paine (Mami) Lake l Lees Lake l Ghost Reservoir l Pine Coulee Reservoir ES1 Site-Specific Regulations The names of most lakes and major streams appear alphabetically under “ES1 Lake and Stream Listings.” Smaller streams often are not listed, but may be included in regulations as tributaries to lakes or larger streams. Bull Trout and Arctic Grayling limit 0 throughout Alberta. (see Bull

Trout Identification on page 15). Bull Trout EMERGENCY STREAM CLOSURES Alberta Environment and Parks may announce short-term emergency stream closures throughout Zone 1 in response to drought conditions resulting in low stream flows and high water temperature. Sportfishing regulations at the affected streams or watersheds would be suspended, and fishing not allowed, for the duration of an emergency period when announced by the department. C. For other ES1 Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds not included under (A) or (B) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed lake. l Open all year – Trout limit 5; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; (where present, Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 [no size limit]; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10); Bait, except bait fish allowed. STREAMS A. For Streams listed and fish species listed under “ES1 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. B. For

other ES1 Streams, and tributaries, not included under (A) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed stream. l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 35 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; (where present, Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 [no size limit]; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10); Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; (where present, Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 [no size limit]; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED ES1 Lake and Stream Listings Aster Lake (5-19-9-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Barnaby Lake (32-4-3-W5) l July 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to July 15 – CLOSED LAKES A. For Trout-Stocked Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds in ES1 that are named under “Alberta’s Fish Stocking Program”(see Stocked Lakes list in this Guide). l Open all year – Trout

limit 5; bait, except bait fish, allowed. l All other game fish species limit 0. B. For Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds listed and fish species listed under “ES1 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. 32 Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet UNIT ES1 ZONE 1 EASTERN SLOPES Source: http://www.doksinet Barnaby Lake’s tributaries and outlet – CLOSED. Bear Pond (36-14-4-W5) – Open all year – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait Ban. Bearspaw Reservoir l Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Other Trout limit 1 under 35 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait, except bait fish, allowed. Beaver Creek l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Beaver Mines Creek & tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2;

Cutthroat and Rainbow over 30 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Belly River 8 upstream of Sec. Rd 800 & tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 downstream of Sec. Rd 800 – River only l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 35 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only after Aug. 15 l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Big Iron Lake (1-15-4-W5) – Open all year – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait Ban. Blairmore Water Supply Reservoir on York Creek (34-7-4-W5) – CLOSED. Boulton Creek l July 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to July 15 – CLOSED Bow River (from Banff National

Park downstream to Bassano Dam including Bassano Reservoir) – Open all year; Bait Ban; Trout and Whitefish limit 0; Pike limit 0; Burbot limit 0; Walleye limit 0. Burns Lake (17-19-7-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Burstall Lakes (16-21-10-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Canmore Creek & tributaries l Apr. 1 to Sept 30 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Oct. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Canyon Creek & tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Carbondale River & tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Carburn Park Ponds 8 (See Bow River; W.HD Weir downstream to the Carseland Weir) Carnarvon Lake (30-16-6-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Castle River 8 from Hwy 3 upstream to West Castle River & tributaries except Mill,

Beaver Mines, and Screwdriver creeks, and Carbondale River. l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 35 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 upstream of confluence with West Castle River (See South Castle River) Champion (Sunken) Lakes (26-21-5-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait Ban. ES1 34 Chester Lake (26-21-10-W5) & tributaries & outlet l July 1 to Oct. 31 – Northern Dolly Varden limit 2; Cutthroat Trout limit 2 under 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 30 – CLOSED Cochrane Lake – (30-4-27-W4) Open all year – Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15. Commonwealth Lake (29-21-10-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Crowsnest Lake – Open all year – Trout limit 5, but only 3 may be Lake Trout; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm. Crowsnest Lake’s tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Brook

Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Crowsnest River (see Map below) 8 All tributaries to Crowsnest River (except Gold Creek) l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Brook Trout and Brown Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 the river upstream of East Hillcrest Bridge including the section locally known as ‘Frank Lake’ l June 16 to Aug. 15 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 30 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Aug. 16 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 30 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 the river downstream of East Hillcrest Bridge to Lundbreck

Falls – Open all year. l Apr. 1 to June 15 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 2; Slot-size limit 30 cm to 45 cm for Cutthroat and Rainbow, only 1 may be longer than 45 cm and the other must be shorter than 30 cm, or both may be shorter; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. 8 the river between Lundbreck Falls and Hwy 3 l Apr. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 2; Slot-size limit 30 cm to 45 cm for Cutthroat, Rainbow and Brown Trout, only 1 may be longer than 45 cm and the other must be shorter than 30 cm, or both may be shorter; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. 8 the river between Hwy 3 and the Cowley Bridge – Open all year. l Apr. 1 to June 15 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5

over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 2; Slot-size limit 30 cm to 45 cm for Cutthroat, Rainbow and Brown Trout, only 1 may be longer than 45 cm and the other must be shorter than 30 cm, or both may be shorter; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. 8 downstream of Cowley Bridge (see Oldman Reservoir) East Scarpe Lake (13-3-3-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Elbow River 8 from headwaters downstream to Elbow Falls (16-22-6-W5) & tributaries except Quirk Creek. l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 from Elbow Falls downstream to Canyon Creek – CLOSED 8 from Canyon Creek downstream to Hwy 22 – River only l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source:

http://www.doksinet 8 from Hwy 22 downstream to Glenmore Reservoir and tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 35 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm: Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river from Aug. 16 to Oct 31 l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 from Glenmore Reservoir downstream to Bow River l CLOSED Apr. 1 to May 31 and Oct 1 to Nov 30 l June 1 to Sept. 30 and Dec 1 to Mar 31– Trout limit 1 under 35 cm; All Trout over 35 cm must be released; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river from Aug. 16 to Sept 30 Fortress Lake (6-22-9-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Galatea Lakes (13-22-10-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Gap Lake (SW 20-24-09-W5) – Open all year – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. Ghost Reservoir l Open all year – Trout limit 5; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait

allowed. (see General Regulations) Ghost River Wilderness Area (All waters) – CLOSED Ghost River (downstream of Ghost River Wilderness Area) & tributaries except Waiparous Creek l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Glenmore Reservoir l May 1 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 5; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15; Bait fish not allowed. l Nov. 1 to Apr 30 – CLOSED Gold Creek & tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Gorge Creek l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 0 l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Headwall Lakes (19,30-21-9-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Hidden Creek (tributary to the Oldman River) l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5

over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to June 15 - CLOSED ES1 Highwood River 8 from headwaters downstream to Kananaskis Country Boundary & tributaries (except Storm Creek) l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 from Kananaskis Country Boundary downstream to 500 m above the mouth & tributaries (except Sheep River). l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only in the river from Aug. 16 to Oct 31 l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 within 500 m of the mouth (See Bow River – the portion from the Western Headworks Diversion [W.HD] Weir downstream to Carseland Weir.) Hogarth Lakes (21-21-10-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait Ban. Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (SE12-24-1-W5) – All

waters, including back and side channels within the Bird Sanctuary and not including the main channel of the Bow River – CLOSED. Invincible Lake (5-20-9-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Jumpingpound Creek & tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Kananaskis River 8 from headwaters downstream to Hwy 1 & tributaries except Smith-Dorrien Creek l Apr. 1 to June 15 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout limit 0; Other Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED PORTION OF THE CROWSNEST RIVER COVERED BY

SPECIFIC REGULATIONS For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com 35 Source: http://www.doksinet ES1 8 from Hwy 1 downstream to Bow River Apr. 1 to Mar 31 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only from Aug. 16 to Oct 31 Kids Can Catch Pond (13-24-1-W5) l May 15 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Lake of the Horns (11-17-7-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Lillian Lake (13-22-10-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Livingstone River & tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Loomis Lake (21-17-7-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Lower Kananaskis Lake (35-19-9-W5) 8 the portion north of a line drawn from the southernmost tip of the peninsula in NE 11-20-9-W5 due west to the point where the line intersects the shoreline of the lake (the northwest bay) – CLOSED 8 the

remainder of the lake – Open all year – Trout (except Bull Trout) limit 1; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 50 cm; Bait Ban. Lys Lake (26-3-3-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Maude Lake (14-20-10-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Memorial Lake (6-23-9-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Mill Creek & tributaries including Gladstone and Whitney creeks l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Mount Lorette Ponds (19-23-8-W5) - Open all year -Trout limit 2. Mud Lake (22-21-10-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Odlum Lake (33-17-7-W5) l Open all year – Trout limit 2. Oldman Reservoir – The boundaries for regulation differences between the rivers and the reservoir have been fixed, regardless of water level fluctuations, as follows: 8 the reservoir, including: the Crowsnest River downstream of the Cowley Bridge, the Castle River downstream of Hwy 3 and the Oldman

River downstream of Secondary Road 510. l Open all year – Trout (except Bull Trout) limit 5; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait ban. NOTE: l upstream of the Cowley Bridge – See Crowsnest River. l upstream of Hwy 3 – see Castle River. l upstream of Sec. Rd 510 – See Oldman River Oldman River 8 all tributaries from headwaters downstream to Sec. Rd 510 (Livingstone River and Hidden Creek not included), l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 from headwaters downstream to Racehorse Creek – River only l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 from Racehorse Creek downstream to Hwy 22 – River only l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait

Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 from Hwy 22 downstream to Sec. Rd 510 – River only l Apr. 1 to June 15 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 35 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only after Aug. 15 l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 8 downstream from Sec. Rd 510 (see Oldman Reservoir) 36 l 8 from Oldman Reservoir dam downstream to the Cottonwood Campground Bridge (SE16-7-29-W4) – Open all year. l Apr. 1 to June 15 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 35 cm; Brown Trout over 40 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Mar 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban 8 from Cottonwood Campground Bridge (SE16-7-29-W4) downstream to

Sec. Rd 509 – River only – Open all year l Apr. 1 to June 15 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 35 cm; Brown Trout over 40 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Maggots are the only bait allowed and only from Aug. 16 to Oct 31 l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. 8 downstream from Sec. Rd 509 – see Fish Management Zone 2, Watershed Unit PP1. Phillipps Lake (18-8-5-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Picklejar Lakes (16,17-18-6-W5) l July 1 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 30 – CLOSED Pincher Creek & tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Pine Coulee Reservoir – Open all

year; Walleye limit 3 (no size limit); Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait allowed. Policeman Creek & tributaries l Apr. 1 to Sept 30 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Oct. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Quarry Lake (29-24-10-W5) – Open all year – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait Ban. Quirk Creek & tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Rainy Ridge Lake (32-3-3-W5) l July 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to July 15 – CLOSED Rainy Ridge Lake’s tributaries & outlet – CLOSED. Rawson Lake (11-19-9-W5) & tributaries & outlet l July 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to July 15 – CLOSED Ribbon Lake (19-22-9-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Romeril Lake (NE21-2-27-W4) – Open all year – Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15. Rummel Lake (3-22-10-W5) & tributaries & outlet l July 1 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait

Ban l Nov. 1 to June 30 – CLOSED Running Rain Lake (7-18-7-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2 under 30 cm; Bait Ban. Screwdriver Creek & tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 30 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Shark Lake (NW1-22-11-W5) – Open all year; Trout limit 2. Sheep River & tributaries 8 from headwaters downstream to the bridge at Indian Oils Day-use Site l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 from bridge at Indian Oils Day-use site downstream to Gorge Creek and tributaries (except Gorge Creek) - CLOSED 8 from Gorge Creek downstream to Highwood River – River only Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 35 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm;

Maggots are the only bait allowed and only after Aug. 15 l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Silvester Creek l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Smith-Dorrien Creek & tributaries – CLOSED Smuts Lakes (24-21-11-W5) & tributaries & outlet – Open all year – Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait Ban. South Castle River & tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Southfork Lakes (29-4-3-W5) l July 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to July 15 – CLOSED Southfork Lakes’ tributaries & outlet – CLOSED. Sparrow’s Egg Lake (6-20-8-W5) & tributaries & outlet l July 1 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 1 over 50 cm; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to

June 30 – CLOSED Spray Lakes Reservoir – Open all year – Trout limit 5, but only 3 may be Lake Trout; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait, except bait fish, allowed. Spray Lakes Reservoir’s tributaries l July 1 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 30 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 30 – CLOSED Stenton Lake (35-25-10-W5) & tributaries & outlet – Open all year – Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait Ban. Storm Creek (18-7-W5) – CLOSED Talus Lake (25-20-8-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Three Isle Lake (23-19-10-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Threepoint Creek & tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 30 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Tombstone Lake

(13-20-8-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Upper Kananaskis Lake 8 the portion of the lake within 100 m of Rawson Creek inlet l July 16 to May 31 – Trout (except Bull Trout) limit 1; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 50 cm; Bait Ban. l June 1 to July 15 – CLOSED 8 the remainder of the lake l Open all year – Trout (except Bull Trout) limit 1; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 50 cm; Bait Ban. Waiparous Creek & tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Waterton Reservoir l Open all year – Trout limit 5; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait, except bait fish, allowed. Waterton River 8 all tributaries upstream of Waterton Reservoir including Drywood Creek l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Brook Trout and Brown Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit

5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 upstream of reservoir – River only l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Brook Trout and Brown Trout limit 2; Brown Trout over 40 cm; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 downstream of Waterton Reservoir – River only l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 35 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only after Aug. 15 l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Maggots are the only bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Watridge Lake (11-22-11-W5) & tributaries & outlet l July 1 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 30 – CLOSED Wedge Pond

(14-22-9-W5) – Open all year – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait Ban. West Castle River & tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Window Mountain Lake (29-9-5-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Willow Creek & tributaries 8 main stem and tributaries upstream of Hwy 532 l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Brook Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 main stem and tributaries from Hwy 532 downstream to Pine Coulee Reservoir Diversion Headpond l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Brook Trout and Brown Trout limit 2; Other Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 main stem only downstream of Pine Coulee Reservoir Diversion Headpond l May 8 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 30 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to

Mar 15 – Trout limit and Mountain Whitefish Limit 0; Pike limit 0; Walleye limit 0; Bait Ban. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED 8 tributaries downstream of Pine Coulee Reservoir Diversion Headpond l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED ES1 37 Source: http://www.doksinet WATERSHED UNIT ES2 n the Red Deer River watershed upstream of the Dickson Dam west of Innisfail and the North Saskatchewan River watershed upstream of Highway 22/39 near Drayton Valley. Bull Trout and Arctic Grayling limit 0 throughout Alberta. (see Bull Trout Identification on page 15). Bull Trout ES2 Watershed Unit Regulations BAIT FISHING 8 Fishing with bait in ES2 streams is NOT allowed except at portions of a few rivers under “ES2 Lake and Stream Listings.” 8 Fishing with bait in lakes is allowed at lakes without Bait Bans under “Lake and Stream Listings”, or at general stocked trout waters (see Stocked Lakes list in this Guide, page 16-17). 8 Fishing with Bait

Fish is NOT allowed in ES2 except at the following waters: l Burnstick Lake l Brazeau Canal l Cow Lake l Jackfish Lake ES2 Site-Specific Regulations The names of most lakes and major streams appear alphabetically under “ES2 Lake and Stream Listings.” Smaller streams often are not listed, but may be included in regulations as tributaries to lakes or larger streams. LAKES A. For Trout-Stocked Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds in ES2 that are named under “Alberta’s Fish Stocking Program” (see Stocked Lakes list in this Guide, page 16-17). l Open all year – Trout limit 5; bait, except bait fish, allowed. l All other game fish species limit 0. B. For Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds listed and fish species listed under “ES2 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. C. For other ES2 Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds not included under (A) or (B) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed lake. l Open all year – Trout

limit 5; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 [no size limit]; Perch limit 15; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Burbot limit 10; Bait, except bait fish, allowed. STREAMS A. For Streams listed and fish species listed under “ES2 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. B. For other ES2 Streams, and tributaries, not included under (A) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed stream. l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat over 35 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; (where present, Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 [no size limit]; Perch limit 15; Burbot limit 10); Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; (where present, Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 [no size limit]; Perch limit 15; Burbot limit 10); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Alford Creek & tributaries – Open all year. l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain

Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Mar 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban Allstones Lake (30-38-17-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Avalanche Lake (27-28-10-W5) l July 1 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 2; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 30 – CLOSED Baptiste River 8 River only l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 8 Tributaries – see “Site-Specific Regulations, Streams B.” Beaver Lake (16-35-6-W5) l Apr. 1 to Nov 30 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Dec. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Birch Lake (18-35-6-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 3, of which only 1 may be a Rainbow Trout. Bighorn River & tributaries 8 upstream of Crescent Falls l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat over 30 cm; Bait Ban l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 downstream of Crescent Falls l

June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat over 35 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Blackstone River & tributaries 8 upstream of Mons Creek including Mons Creek – CLOSED 8 downstream of Mons Creek, & tributaries (except Rundell Creek) l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Brazeau Canal (3-46-11-W5) – Open all year – Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Brazeau Reservoir (12-46-12-W5) – Open all year – Bull Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Brazeau River 8 upstream of the Forestry Trunk Road & tributaries (except Cardinal River) l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat over 30 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 –

CLOSED 8 downstream of the Forestry Trunk Road to the North Saskatchewan River 4 River only l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat over 35 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 4 Tributaries (excluding Blackstone River, Nordegg River and Unnamed Creek in 4-45-16-W5) see “Site-Specific Regulations” - “Streams B”. ES2 Lake and Stream Listings Abraham Lake (36-37-18-W5) - and all waters within the area of the lake’s high water level – Open all year – Trout limit 5, but only 3 may be Lake Trout; Bull Trout limit 0; Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout over 30 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. 38 Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet UNIT ES2 ZONE 1 EASTERN SLOPES Source: http://www.doksinet ES2 Burnstick Lake & tributaries upstream 1 km and outlet for 1 km downstream (12-35-7-W5) l May 15 to Mar.

31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Burnt Timber & North Burnt Timber creeks, & tributaries (except Pinto Creek) – see Red Deer River (ES2). Cardinal River & tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31; Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Clear Creek – Open all year. l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Mar 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. Clearwater River 8 from headwaters downstream to Timber Creek – River only l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 8 Tributaries from headwaters downstream to, and including Timber Creek – CLOSED. 8 from Timber Creek downstream to the Forestry

Trunk Road (bridge situated in 5-35-09-W5) & tributaries except Elk Creek l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 8 from the Forestry Trunk Road (bridge situated in 5-35-09-W5) downstream to the North Saskatchewan River 4 River only l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Burbot limit 10; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only from Aug. 16 to Oct 31 l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 4 Tributaries (except Alford Creek, Clear Creek and Prairie Creek) – see “Site-Specific Regulations, Streams B.” Cline River & tributaries except tributaries to Coral Lake, Lake of Falls, Michele Lake and Pinto Lake l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat over 30 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout

and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Coral Lake (21-38-20-W5) l Aug. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 1 over 35 cm; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to July 31 – CLOSED Coral Lake’s tributaries & outlet for 1 km downstream – CLOSED. Cow Lake (12-38-8-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Perch limit 15; Pike limit 1 over 100 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Dickson Trout Pond (13-35-03-W5) l Open all year - Trout limit 5; Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Dogpound Creek & tributaries l Apr. 1 to June 15 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Brown Trout over 40 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Dormer Lake (28-30-11-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Eagle Lake (11-32-11-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Elk Creek (33-35-12-W5) & tributaries l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain

Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 40 Elk River & tributaries l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Entry Lake (18-36-18-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Fall Creek & tributaries 8 upstream of the falls at (11-31-37-11-W5) l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat over 35 cm; Bait Ban l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 downstream of the falls at (11-31-37-11-W5) - CLOSED Fallentimber Creek & tributaries l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 2; except Brown Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 3 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Fiesta Lake (15-12-35-6-W5) l Apr. 16 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Apr 15 – CLOSED Gap Lake (5-39-13-W5) l Dec. 1

to Sept 30 – Trout limit 2 l Oct. 1 to Nov 30 – CLOSED Gleniffer (Reservoir) Lake (30-35-2-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 3 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Ice Lake (13-31-12-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Ironside Pond (7-38-7-W5) l Apr. 16 to Oct 31 - Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Apr 15 – CLOSED Jackfish Lake (6-41-11-W5) & tributaries & outlet downstream 1 km l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED James River & tributaries – see Red Deer River (ES2) Job (Wilson or Blue) Lake (20-39-20-W5) & tributaries & outlet for 1.5 km downstream – CLOSED Kinglet Lake (35-35-18-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban. Lake of Falls (10-36-19-W5) l July l to Oct. 31 – Cutthroat limit 2; Bull Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 30 – CLOSED Lake of Falls’ tributaries & outlet for 1.5 km

downstream l July l to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat limit 2 over 30 cm; Bull Trout limit 0; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to June 30 – CLOSED Landslide Lake (7-36-18-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Little Red Deer River 8 from headwaters downstream to Twp. Rd 352 (Cottonwood Road) & tributaries except Dogpound Creek l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 8 downstream of Twp. Rd 352 – see Fish Management Zone 2, Watershed Unit PP2. Lost Guide Lake (9-34-14-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 2. Lynx Creek & tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat over 35 cm; Bait Ban l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Michele Lakes (2,11-36-20-W5) – locally known as Upper and Lower Michele lakes l Aug. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 1 over 35 cm; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to July 31 – CLOSED Michele Lake’s (Upper and Lower)

tributaries – CLOSED. Muskiki Lake (NW 5-45-20-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 5; only 1 of which may be a Cutthroat; Cutthroat must be over 40 cm; Bait Ban. Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet ES2 Nordegg River 4 River only l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 4 Tributaries l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED North Prairie Creek & tributaries l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit);

Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED North Ram River & tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED North Raven (Stauffer Creek) River & tributaries – Open all year, Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. North Saskatchewan River 8 from headwaters downstream to Abraham Lake, & tributaries, including tributaries to Abraham Lake, except Cline River and Siffleur River. l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 30 cm; Mountain Whitefish 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 8 from Bighorn Dam downstream to Hwy 22/39 (near Drayton Valley) 4 River only l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat Trout over 35 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Sauger limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10; Lake Sturgeon limit

0; Maggots are the only bait allowed and only from Aug. 16 to Oct 31 l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 4 Tributaries(except Baptiste River, Bighorn River, Brazeau River, Clearwater River, Ram River, Wolf Creek and Washout Creek) – see Site-Specific Regulations, Streams B. 8 downstream of Highway 22/39 – see Fish Management Zone 2, Watershed Unit PP2. Obstruction Lakes (6-40-20-W5) – Open all year, Trout limit 2. Phyllis Lake (17-36-7-W5) – Open all year. Trout limit 5; Perch limit 15 42 Pinto Creek (35-29-10-W5) & tributaries (tributary to North Burnt Timber Creek) – CLOSED Pinto Lake (25-36-21-W5) & tributaries & outlet for 1.5 km downstream – CLOSED Prairie Creek 8 upstream of North Fork Road & tributaries l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 8 downstream of North Fork Road (14-38-9-W5) 4 the portion between Vetch

Creek and Swan Creek l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 4 the remainder of Prairie Creek l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 4 Tributaries except Swan Creek l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Ram River 8 from headwaters downstream to Ram Falls & tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat over 30 cm; Bait Ban l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 from Ram Falls downstream to Fall Creek 4 River only l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 4 Tributaries except North Ram River and Fall Creek l June 16

to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat over 35 cm; Bait Ban l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 downstream of Fall Creek, & tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat over 35 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Raven Rearing Station (SW5-36-5-W5) (all waters within) – CLOSED. Raven River and tributaries, excluding North Raven River (Stauffer Creek) l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 3 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Red Deer River 8 from headwaters downstream & tributaries that enter upstream of the Forestry Trunk Road (13-31-10-W5) l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – All species limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 8

from Forestry Trunk Road (13-31-10-W5) downstream to Gleniffer (Reservoir) Lake and tributaries, (except Fallentimber Creek, Pinto Creek, Raven River and North Raven River [Stauffer Creek]). l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 3 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Resolute Lake & tributaries and outlet (13-35-19-W5) l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Ruby Lakes (22,27-44-22-W5) l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Cutthroat Trout limit 0; Brown Trout limit 2; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Rundell Creek (27-44-15-W5) & tributaries – CLOSED. Siffleur River & tributaries – CLOSED. Siffleur Wilderness Area (All waters) – CLOSED. South Ram River (see Ram River) Strubel Lake (19-37-7-W5) – Open all year, Trout limit 5; Yellow Perch limit 15; all other game fish species 0 limit; bait, except bait fish, allowed. Swan Creek

& tributaries 8 downstream for 2 km below Swan Lake l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 8 the remainder including tributaries to Swan Lake For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Swan Lake (26-36-9-W5) l June 16 to Sept. 15 – Trout limit 1 (no size limit); Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Sept. 16 to Oct 31 – CLOSED l Nov. 1 to Jan 15 – Trout limit 1 over 70 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Jan. 16 to June 15 – CLOSED Tay Lake (5-36-8-W5) Open all year – Trout limit 5; Perch limit 15. Timber Creek (18-34-12-W5) & tributaries – CLOSED Twin Lake (6-40-7-W5) Open all year – Trout limit 5; Perch limit 15. Unnamed Creek (4-45-16-W5) & tributaries (tributary to Brazeau River)

– CLOSED Unnamed Lake, inlets, outlet and tributaries to outlet in 30, 31-44-17-W5 (tributary to Brown Creek) – CLOSED Vetch Creek & tributaries l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Washout Creek (24-47-8-W5) & tributaries – Open all year – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. White Goat Wilderness Area (All waters) – CLOSED. Wolf (Rose) Creek (13-47-8-W5) & tributaries – Open all year – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l ES2 43 Source: http://www.doksinet WATERSHED UNIT ES3 n the Athabasca River watershed upstream of Secondary Road 658 near Whitecourt, and the Pembina River watershed upstream of Highway 43 near Sangudo. Bull Trout and Arctic Grayling limit 0 throughout Alberta. (see Bull Trout

Identification on page 15). Bull Trout ES3 Watershed Unit Regulations BAIT FISHING 8 Fishing with bait in ES3 streams is NOT allowed except at portions of a few rivers under “ES3 Lake and Stream Listings.” 8 Fishing with bait in lakes is allowed at lakes without Bait Bans under “Lake and Stream Listings”, or at general stocked trout waters (see Stocked Lakes list). 8 Fishing with Bait Fish is NOT allowed in ES3 except at the following waters: Bear Lake Horseshoe Lake l Bigfour Lake l Jarvis Lake l Blue Lake Long Lake Cache Lake l Minnow Lake l Chip Lake l Shiningbank Lake Graveyard Lake Tiecamp Lake l Gregg Lake l Wolf Lake l Fickle Lake l l l l l l ES3 Site-Specific Regulations The names of most lakes and major streams appear alphabetically under “ES3 Lake and Stream Listings.” Smaller streams often are not listed, but may be included in regulations as tributaries to lakes or larger streams. LAKES A. For Trout-Stocked Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds in ES3 that are

named under “Alberta’s Fish Stocking Program”(see Stocked Lakes list in this Guide). l Open all year – Trout limit 5; bait, except bait fish, allowed. l All other game fish species limit 0. B. For Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds listed and fish species listed under “ES3 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. C. For other ES3 Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds not included under (A) or (B) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed lake. l Open all year – Trout limit 5; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait, except bait fish, allowed. STREAMS A. For Streams listed and fish species listed under “ES3 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. B. For other ES3 Streams, and tributaries, not included

under (A) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed stream. l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Rainbow and Bull Trout limit 0; other Trout limit 2; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; (where present, Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10); Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; (where present, Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 44 ES3 Lake and Stream Listings Apetowun Creek l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout; Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Athabasca River 8 upstream of Sec. Rd 658 (near Whitecourt) to Jasper National Park Boundary – mainstem river (including Brule Lake) only. l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – All species - 0 limit; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 8 downstream

of Sec. Rd 658 – see Fish Management Zone 3, Watershed Unit NB2. Bear Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Berland River 8 downstream of Hwy 40 – River only l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Rainbow and Bull Trout limit 0; Other trout limit 2; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Beta Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Bigoray River & tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Blue Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Busby Lake (6-51-1-W6) – Open all year – Trout limit 0. Cache Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake

Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Chip Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Burbot limit 2 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Deerlick Creek (23-48-23-W5) & tributaries – CLOSED Dismal Creek & tributaries - see Pembina River Embarras Pit Lakes – CLOSED Embarras River & tributaries except Erith River l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Eta Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Eunice Creek (23-48-23-W5) & tributaries – CLOSED Fickle Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet UNIT ES3 ZONE 1 EASTERN SLOPES Source: http://www.doksinet ES3 Fickle Lake’s tributaries & outlet June 16 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike

limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Graveyard Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Gregg Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Gregg River & tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Horseshoe Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Jarvis Creek, headwaters to Wildhay River, & tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Rainbow, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Brown Trout limit 2; Walleye limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Jarvis Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Lac Des

Roche (13-47-24-W5) – CLOSED Little McLeod (Pegasus) Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED 46 l Lobstick River & tributaries 8 the portion upstream of Chip Lake, including tributaries to Chip Lake l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Burbot limit 2; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 the portion from Chip Lake downstream to the Pembina River l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Long Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Lovett Lake (10-47-19-W5) l Open all year - Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait Ban. Luscar Creek – CLOSED MacKenzie Creek & tributaries – CLOSED McLeod (Carson) Lake’s tributaries – CLOSED McLeod

River 8 from headwaters downstream to Whitehorse Creek (near Cadomin) & tributaries – CLOSED 8 from Whitehorse Creek (near Cadomin) downstream to Hwy 47 – River only l Apr. 1 to Aug 31 – Rainbow and Bull Trout limit 0; other trout limit 2; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Arctic Grayling limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 8 from Hwy 47 downstream to Athabasca River – River only l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Rainbow and Bull Trout limit 0; Other trout limit 2; Arctic Grayling limit 0, Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Minnow Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14– CLOSED Minnow Lake’s tributaries & outlet l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15;

Arctic Grayling limit 0. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Moose Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Mystery Lake (24-48-26-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 0. Obed Lake (11-53-22-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Perch limit 15. Pegasus Lake (See Little McLeod Lake) Pembina River & tributaries 8 from headwaters downstream to Sec. Rd 753 (near Lodgepole) (including Dismal and Rat Creeks) - CLOSED 8 from Sec. Rd 753 (near Lodgepole) downstream to Hwy 43 (near Sangudo) – River only l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10; Bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 downstream of Highway 43 (near Sangudo) – see Fish Management Zone 3, Watershed Unit NB2. Pit 24 Lake (15,16, NE4-47-19-W5) –

Open all year – Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait Ban. Pit 35, 45 Lakes (24-46-19-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait Ban. Pit 44 Lake (SW 35-46-19-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait Ban. Plante Creek l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Rat Creek & tributaries-see Pembina River Rock Lake (52-2-W6) l May 15 to Sept. 15 – Trout limit 5, but only 3 may be Lake Trout and Lake Trout must be over 50 cm; Rainbow and Bull Trout limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 16 to May 14 – CLOSED Shiningbank Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Shiningbank Lake’s tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Rainbow and Bull Trout limit 0; Other trout limit 2; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling

and Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Silkstone Lake (9-47-19-W5) - Open all year - Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait Ban. Sinkhole Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Sphinx Lake (NE 6-48-19-W5) – CLOSED Sundance Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (Ash) Lake (14-60-15-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (Jackfish) Lake (29-52-15-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com Unnamed (Peanut) Lake (09-55-15-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit). l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (Tie Camp) Lake (19-55-15-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (Whitemud) Lake (01-53-20-W5) l May 15 to Mar.

31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed Lake (23-50-17-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed Lake (35-48-15-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed Lake (05-53-19-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Wampus Creek & tributaries – CLOSED Wildhay River & tributaries except Jarvis Creek l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Windfall Creek & tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Wolf Lake (SE 12-49-15-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Wolf Lake’s tributaries & outlet l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Walleye

limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Arctic Grayling and Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Zeta Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED ES3 47 Source: http://www.doksinet WATERSHED UNIT ES4 n the Smoky River watershed upstream of the 21st Base Line, and the Albright Creek watershed. Bull Trout and Arctic Grayling limit 0 throughout Alberta. (see Bull Trout Identification on page 15). Bull Trout ES4 Watershed Unit Regulations BAIT FISHING 8 Fishing with bait in ES4 streams is NOT allowed except at portions of a few rivers under “ES4 Lake and Stream Listings.” 8 Fishing with Bait Fish in streams is NOT allowed in ES4 except at portions of the Smoky and Little Smoky Rivers. 8 Fishing with bait, including bait fish (dead) in lakes is allowed, except at lakes listed with Bait Bans under “ES4 Lake and Stream Listings.” ES4 Site-Specific

Regulations The names of most lakes and major streams appear alphabetically under “ES4 Lake and Stream Listings.” Smaller streams often are not listed, but may be included in regulations as tributaries to lakes or larger streams. LAKES A. For Trout Stocked Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds in ES4 that are named under “Alberta’s Fish Stocking Program.” (see Stocked Lakes list in this Guide). l Open all year – Trout limit 5; bait allowed. l All other game fish species limit 0. B. For Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds listed and fish species listed under “ES4 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. C. For other ES4 Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds not included under (A) or (B) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed lake. l Open all year – Trout limit 5; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10;

Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait, including bait fish, allowed. STREAMS A. For Streams listed and fish species listed under “ES4 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. B. For other ES4 Streams, and tributaries, not included under (A) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed stream. l June 1 to Aug. 31 – Trout and Arctic Grayling limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; (where present, Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10); Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; (where present, Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED ES4 Lake and Stream Listings A La Peche Lake (55-6-W5) l June 1 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 5, but 0 may be Bull Trout; only 2 may be Rainbow Trout or 5 may

be Brook Trout; Rainbow over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Bear Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED 48 Crooked Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Deep Valley Creek & tributaries l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Goose Lake (69-24-W5) – Open all year – Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15. Grande Cache Lake (1-57-W6) – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Burbot limit 2. Grizzly Creek (tributary to Copton Creek) – CLOSED Horse Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Iosegun Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 - except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot

limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Iosegun Lake’s tributaries l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Walleye limit 0 - except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Jerry Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Joachim Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Kakwa River & tributaries except Lynx Creek l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Little Smoky River 8 from headwaters downstream to Pass Creek Railroad Bridge (4-61-20-W5) & tributaries l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 from the Pass Creek Railroad Bridge (4-61-20-W5) downstream to

the Little Smoky Crossing (Hwy 43) & tributaries l June 1 to Aug. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bull Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 downstream of Little Smoky Crossing (Hwy 43) – River only l June 1 to Aug. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bull Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Bait allowed. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Arctic Grayling limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet UNIT ES4 ZONE 1 EASTERN SLOPES Source: http://www.doksinet Little Crooked Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Long Lake

(68-24-W5) – Open all year – Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15. Lynx Creek, tributary to Kakwa River – CLOSED Meekwap Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Muskeg River & tributaries 8 upstream of Falls (SE 19-57-06-W6) l June 1 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 5, but 0 may be Bull Trout, only 2 may be Rainbow Trout or 5 may be Brook Trout; Rainbow over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 downstream of Falls (SE 19-57-06-W6) l June 1 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 5, but 0 may be Bull Trout, only 2 may be Rainbow Trout; Rainbow over 30 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Pierre Greys Lake (Lower: MacDonald Lake) (7-57-4-W6) - Open all year - Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait Ban. Preston Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Raspberry Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1

to May 14 – CLOSED Simonette River & tributaries except Deep Valley Creek l June 1 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Sinclair Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Smoke Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 - except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED ES4 50 Smoke Lake’s tributaries l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Walleye limit 0 - except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on

the licence; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Smoky River 8 from headwaters downstream to Hwy 43 (formerly Hwy 34) & tributaries except Kakwa River and Muskeg River l June 1 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 from Hwy 43 (formerly Hwy 34) downstream to 21st Base Line 4 River only l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 downstream of 21st Base Line – see Fish Management Zone 3, Watershed Unit NB3. Snipe Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 - Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 less than 75 cm; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Snipe

Lake’s tributaries & outlet downstream for 1 km l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 less than 75 cm; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED South Two Lake’s tributaries and outlet downstream to Stetson Creek – CLOSED. Sturgeon Lake 4 Open all year as follows: l Apr. 1 to Sept 30 and Jan 16 to Mar 31 – Open 24 hrs a day l Oct. 1 to Jan 15 – Open only between sunrise and sunset of each day; hook size must not measure more than 10 mm from point to shaft – see hook size page 19. l Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 5; Burbot limit 10; Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm. Torrens River & tributaries l June 1 to Oct. 31- Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Unnamed (Sides) Lake (01-60-21-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (South) Lake

(04-60-22-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed Lake (29-59-21-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Victor Lake (35-56-8-W6) – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Burbot limit 2. Wapiti River & Tributaries l June 1 to Aug. 31 – Trout and Arctic Grayling limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Wilson Lake (68-07-W6) – Open all year – Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15. Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet The following illustrates important character Trout (true trout and char) – rayless, fleshy lobe (adipose TROUT – BLACK S BROWN TROUT CUTTHROAT

TROUT – pale haloes around black spots – no haloes around blac – red-orange slash unde CHAR – NO BLACK BULL TROUT LAKE TROUT – no spots or markings on dorsal fin – no spots or markings on tail – pale spots on dorsal fin – tail deeply forked Source: http://www.doksinet ristics for identifying common trout species. e fin) on back behind dorsal fin and small scales on body. SPOTS ON SIDES T RAINBOW TROUT* ck spots er the jaw – no haloes around black spots – no red-orange slash under the jaw K SPOTS ON SIDES n BROOK TROUT – black markings on dorsal fin – tail not deeply forked Source: http://www.doksinet Lake Sturgeon Lake Whitefish Lake Sturgeon have a large brown or grey body covered with tough, leatherlike tissue and five rows of bony plates. They have a shark-like, upturned tail and a pointed snout with four barbels. Walleye Lake Whitefish are olive-green to blue on the back, with silvery sides. They have a small mouth below a rounded

snout, and a deeply forked tail. Sauger Mountain Whitefish Northern Pike Yellow Perch Walleye have two distinct fins on their back, the first with large spines. They have a yellow-olive back, brassy, silvery sides with yellow spots, a white underside, and white on the lower lobe of the tail. Dusky vertical bars are often found on the body as well. Sauger are golden olive on the back with silver-yellow sides and a white underside. They also have a large spiny dorsal fin, distinct rows of spots on the dorsal fins and three or four dusky vertical bars on the body. Mountain Whitefish have large scales, no spots and small mouths with no teeth. Their general body colour is a bronze-white or greenish white. Burbot Burbot have a slim, brownish black body with smooth skin, a flattened head, and a fin that stretches along the back half of the body. Distinctive barbels hang from the lower jaw and nostrils. Goldeye Goldeye have prominent eyes with bright yellow pupils, a blunt head, and

a deep, compressed body. Their colour ranges from dark blue to bluegreen on its back, with silvery or white sides Northern Pike are a long, slender fish with duck-like jaws and a long, flat head. The back and sides are predominantly dark green to olive green, with yellow to white spots. Yellow Perch are golden yellow or green, with broad, dark vertical bands on their sides. They also have needle-like spines on the dorsal fin. Source: http://www.doksinet Arctic Grayling Arctic grayling can be identified by their colourful and very large dorsal fin and by their large scales with brown or black spots on the body behind the head. Rainbow Trout Rainbow Trout are olive-green in color with heavy black spotting over the body. Adult fish have a red-coloured stripe along the lateral line, from the gills to the tail. Brown Trout Golden Trout Brown trout are golden brown in colour with large black spots on the back, and red spots (some with pale haloes) on the sides. They are the only

trout with both red and black spotting. Golden trout are the most colourful of trout, with an olive-green back and bright red-to-gold sides and belly. Brook Trout Brook trout are among the most colourful trout. The back is dark green with pale wavy lines, while the sides have a purple sheen with blue-haloed red spots. Bull Trout Bull trout are slim fish with a large head. Their back is olive-green to grey while their sides are silvery and marked with pale yellow to red spots. There are no black spots on the dorsal fin. Cutthroat Trout Cutthroat trout are named for the bright red-orange streak in the fold under the mouth. They also have small scales and black spots without haloes on the sides. Lake Trout Lake Trout are a grey fish with irregular white spots and a forked caudal fin. Source: http://www.doksinet ZONE 2 consists approximately of the southeastern quarter of the province, east of Highway 2 from the Montana border to the North Saskatchewan River. Four major rivers

that start in the mountains flow through the Parkland-Prairie For most of the summer, these rivers are large, silty and warm. Shallow lakes and reservoirs are also found in the Parkland-Prairie The most common game fish of the zone are yellow perch, northern pike and lake whitefish, although walleye have been introduced into several reservoirs. Rainbow trout are stocked into many ponds and small reservoirs throughout the Parkland-Prairie. Sportfishing regulations are separated into Watershed Units for the Milk and South Saskatchewan rivers, including portions of the Oldman and Bow rivers (PP1), and the Red Deer, Battle and North Saskatchewan rivers (PP2). ZONE 2 GENERAL REGULATIONS 1. Provincewide regulations on pages 20 to 26 apply to Zone 2 Additional restrictions are set out in this part. 2. Important Definitions appear on page 19 3. Limit: The number of fish you are allowed to keep while fishing at a water body is equal to the ‘limit’ listed for each species or group of

species at that water body. 4. Possession: The number of fish of each species you may possess at the end of a fishing trip, regardless of the number of days fished, is equal to a 1-day limit at the water body fished and includes fish stored at home. 5. In these regulations, a Lake Whitefish limit includes Cisco (tullibee) 6. In these regulations, a Goldeye limit includes Mooneye 7. A zero bag limit has been implemented for all Sturgeon fishing in Alberta. 8. All fish kept from Zone 2 count as part of the provincewide possession, which must not be exceeded (see Provincewide Maximum Possession page 22). 9. Bait Fishing: (see definition for bait on page 19) 10. Ice fishing: Angling is not permitted through the ice; a) into beaver ponds or b) into flowing waters. WATERSHED UNIT PP1 n the Milk River watershed, and the South Saskatchewan River watershed upstream to Secondary Road 509 on the Oldman River near Coalhurst, including the St. Mary River watershed, and upstream to Highway 24 on

the Bow River near Carseland. PP1 Watershed Unit Regulations BAIT FISHING 8 Fishing with bait, including bait fish, in PP1 lakes and streams is allowed except at locations listed with Bait Bans under “PP1 Lake and Stream Listings.” NOTE: Most lakes, reservoirs, streams and canals in PP1 are CLOSED from March 16 to May 7. PP1 Site-Specific Regulations The names of most lakes and major streams appear alphabetically under “PP1 Lake and Stream Listings.” Smaller streams often are not listed, but may be included in regulations as tributaries to lakes or larger streams. STURGEON SPORTFISHING No Sturgeon Fishing Licences will be issued. Harvest opportunities have been suspended until stocks recover. Lake Sturgeon limit 0 for all waters in the province. EMERGENCY STREAM CLOSURES Alberta Environment and Parks may announce short-term emergency stream closures throughout Zone 2 in response to drought conditions resulting in low stream flows and high water temperature. Sportfishing

regulations at the affected streams or watersheds would be suspended, and fishing not allowed, for the duration of an emergency period when announced by the department. C. For other PP1 Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds not included under (A) or (B) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed lake. l Open all year – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; (where present, Trout limit 5; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm); Bait allowed. STREAMS A. For Streams and canals listed and fish species listed under “PP1 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. B. For other PP1 Streams, canals and tributaries, not included under (A) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed stream. l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye and Sauger limit 3; Walleye over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; (where present, Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm;

Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10); Bait allowed. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED PP1 Lake and Stream Listings Badger Reservoir l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 0; Walleye limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED LAKES A. For Trout-Stocked Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds in PP1 that are named under “Alberta’s Fish Stocking Program” (see Stocked Lakes list in this Guide). l Open all year – Trout limit 5; bait allowed. l All other game fish species limit 0. B. For Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds listed and fish species listed under “PP1 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. 56 Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet UNIT PP1 ZONE 2 PARKLAND-PRAIRIE Source: http://www.doksinet Battle Creek (8-1-W4) & tributaries June 1 to Mar. 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Apr. 1 to May 31 –

CLOSED Bassano Reservoir (see Bow River – the portion from Hwy 24 down stream to Bassano Dam) Bow River 8 Bow River (from Banff National Park downstream to Bassano Dam including Bassano Reservoir) – Open all year; Bait Ban; Trout and Whitefish limit 0; Pike limit 0; Burbot limit 0; Walleye limit 0. 8 from Bassano Dam downstream to South Saskatchewan River l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye and Sauger limit 3; Walleye over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10; Lake Sturgeon limit 0; Bait allowed. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Brooks Aquaduct Pond (15-18-14-W6) – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 5. Bullhead Reservoir (28-8-4-W4), including outlet (Bullshead Creek) downstream to Eagle Butte Rd. Bridge l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 1 over 50 cm; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Cann (Gun Club) Lake (17-19-14-W4) l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 over

63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Carseland Irrigation Canal between McGregor Lake and the drop structure situated 1 km upstream of Sec. Rd 542 l May 8 to Sept. 30 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Oct. 1 to Nov 30 – CLOSED l Dec. 1 to Mar 15 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Chestermere Lake l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Chin (Lakes) Reservoir – see Upper and Lower Chin (Lake) Reservoir. Clear Lake (14-25-W4) l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 1 over 100 cm l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Corner Lake – Open all year - Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Cowoki Irrigation Canal between Cowoki Lake and Tilley B Reservoir l May 8 to Aug. 31; Dec 1 to Mar 15 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Sept. 1 to Nov 30;

Mar 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Cowoki Lake l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED CPR Lake – Open all year - Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15. Crawling Valley Reservoir, including the Crawling Valley Inlet Canal downstream of the canal headworks (Little Dam) (3-21-18W4) – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l May 8 to Nov. 30 – Open only between sunrise and sunset each day l Dec. 1 to Mar 15 – Open 24 hrs a day l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Cross Coulee Reservoir (5-20-W4) – Open all year – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. Eagle Lake l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Elkwater Lake l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED PP1 58 l

Fincastle Lake l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 1 over 55 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Forty Mile Reservoir l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 1 over 55 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Graburn Creek (8-1-W4) & tributaries l June 1 to Mar. 31 – Trout limit 0; Bait Ban l Apr. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Hays-Grantham Reservoir l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Henderson Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15. Horsefly (Lake) Reservoir – Open all year - Walleye limit 1 over 55 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15. Interlake (Johnson Lake) (16-19-15-W4) l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Mar. 16 to May 7

– CLOSED J Reservoir (33-17-13-W4) l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Jamison Lake (16-19-14-W4) l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Jensen Reservoir (4-22-W4) l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Keho Lake and upstream on the inlet canal to the first drop structure l May 8 to Aug. 31 and Mar 2 to Mar 15 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Sept. 1 to Mar 1 – Walleye limit 1 over 55 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Kitsum Reservoir (17-15,16-W4) l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Lee Creek & tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 30 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm;

Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to June 15 - CLOSED Lethbridge University Pond – Open all year - Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Little Bow Reservoir & Inlet Canal l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Little Bow River 8 Travers Reservoir upstream to Township Road 144A - CLOSED all year 8 from Township Road 144A upstream to Carmangay l June 1 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 from Twin Valley Reservoir Dam downstream to Rge Rd 252 l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 0; Bait Ban l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Lost Lake – Open all year - Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Magrath Children’s Pond – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Pike limit 3 (no size limit).

Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Marsh Lake– Open all year - Pike limit 3 (no size limit). McGregor Lake Reservoir – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l May 8 to Nov. 30 – Open only between sunrise and sunset of each day l Dec. 1 to Mar 15 – Open 24 hrs a day l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Milk River & tributaries l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye and Sauger limit 3; Walleye over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Burbot limit 10; Bait allowed. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Milk River Ridge Reservoir and upstream on the inlet canal to the first drop structure l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 1 over 55 cm; Pike limit 0; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Murray (Lake) Reservoir (10-7, 8-W4) l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish

limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Newell Lake – including the inlet canal downstream of the Bow Slope turnout structure (NE32-16-15-W4) l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 0 – except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Bait allowed. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Nicholas Sheran Park Pond – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Oldman River 8 upstream of Sec. Rd 509 – see Fish Management Zone 1, Watershed Unit ES1. 8 from Sec. Rd 509 downstream to South Saskatchewan River & tributaries except St. Mary River l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye and Sauger limit 3; Walleye over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10; Lake Sturgeon limit 0; Bait allowed. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Park Lake l May 8 to

Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Picture Butte Reservoir – Open all year - Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Police (Outpost) Lake (8-1-26-W4) l Apr. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Rattlesnake Reservoir – see Sauder Reservoir. Raymond Reservoir l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Raymond Sugar Factory Pond – Open all year - Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Red Deer River – see Fish Management Zone 2; Watershed Unit PP2. Rock Lake (20-15-W4) l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Rolling Hills Reservoir l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Sauder (Rattlesnake) Reservoir l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit

15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com PP1 Scope Reservoir l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Shanks Lake l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Shays Reservoir – Open all year - Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Sherburne Lake Reservoir l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Snake Lake (19-17-W4) l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED South Saskatchewan River l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye and Sauger limit 3; Walleye over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10; Lake Sturgeon limit 0; Bait allowed. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Spruce Coulee (26-8-2-W4) – Open

all year – Trout limit 5, Walleye limit 3 (no size limit). Stafford Reservoir l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED St. Mary Reservoir l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED St. Mary River 8 upstream of St Mary Reservoir & tributaries except Lee Creek l June 16 to Aug. 31 – Trout limit 2; Cutthroat and Rainbow over 35 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 – Trout and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED 8 downstream of St Mary Reservoir & tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31- Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Stonehill Lake

l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Mar. 16 to May 7 –CLOSED Taber (Lake ) Reservoir – Open all year - Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Tilley ‘B’ Reservoir l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Travers Reservoir and the inlet canal from McGregor Reservoir 8 that portion west of SW 2-15-22-W4 (North of a line from the farm building to Little Bow Provincial Park pumphouse on the east). l June 1 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 31 – CLOSED 59 Source: http://www.doksinet PP1 8 the remainder of the reservoir May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED 8 No fishing within 100 m of the Canal inlet structure. Twelve Mile Coulee Reservoir l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm;

Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Twin Valley Reservoir l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Unnamed (Burdett) Reservoir – Open all year – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15; Lake whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. Upper and Lower Chin (Lake) Reservoir l May 8 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 16 to May 7 – CLOSED Yellow Lakes – Open all year – Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. WATERSHED UNIT PP2 B. For other PP2 Streams, and tributaries, not included under (A) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed stream. l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye and Sauger limit 3; Walleye over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; (where present, Trout limit 2; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm;

Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar. 31); Goldeye limit 10); Bait allowed l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED l n the Red Deer River watershed downstream of the Dickson Dam west of Innisfail, the Battle River watershed, and the North Saskatchewan River watershed downstream of Highway 22/39 near Drayton Valley, excluding tributary watersheds entering on the left (north) bank downstream of Highway 38 near Redwater (NOTE: The boundary between the Parkland-Prairie and Northern Boreal zones follows the north terrace and river break along the North Saskatchewan River valley). STURGEON SPORTFISHING No Sturgeon Fishing Licences will be issued. Harvest opportunities have been suspended until stocks recover. Lake Sturgeon limit 0 for all waters in the province. PP2 Watershed Unit Regulations BAIT FISHING 8 Fishing with bait, including bait fish, in PP2 lakes and streams is allowed except at locations listed with Bait Bans under “PP2 Lake and

Stream Listings.” PP2 Site-Specific Regulations The names of most lakes and major streams appear alphabetically under “PP2 Lake and Stream Listings.” Smaller streams often are not listed, but may be included in regulations as tributaries to lakes or larger streams. LAKES A. For Trout-Stocked Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds in PP2 that are named under “Alberta’s Fish Stocking Program” (see Stocked Lakes list in this Guide). l Open all year – Trout limit 5; bait allowed. l All other game fish species limit 0. B. For Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds listed and fish species listed under “PP2 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. C. For other PP2 Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds not included under (A) or (B) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed lake. l Open all year – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to

Mar 31); (where present, Trout limit 5; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm); Bait allowed. PP2 Lake and Stream Listings Alix Lake (35-39-23-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Arm Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Ashland Reservoir (20-48-3-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Perch limit 15; Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Barnes (Clear) Lake & tributaries upstream for 1 km & outlet downstream for 1 km l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 Feb. 1 to Mar 31) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Battle Lake 8 the portion west of the west boundary of section 22-46-2-W5, all tributaries & the outlet downstream to Sec. Rd 771 l June 1 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 – Feb. 1

to Mar 31) l Apr. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 the remainder of the lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar. 31) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Battle River 8 from Battle Lake downstream to Sec. Rd 771 (see Battle Lake) 8 from Sec. Rd 771 downstream to Sec Rd 855 l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED STREAMS A. For Streams listed and fish species listed under “PP2 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. 60 Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet UNIT PP2 ZONE 2 PARKLAND-PRAIRIE Source: http://www.doksinet 8 from Sec. Rd 855 downstream to the Forestburg Reservoir (see Forestburg Reservoir) 8 downstream of the Forestburg Reservoir (ATCO Generating Dam) & tributaries l June 1 to Oct.

31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar 31); Goldeye limit 10. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Berry Creek (Carolside) Reservoir (27-12-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 0 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Big Lake & tributaries l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Blindman River l May 15 to Mar. 1 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 3 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar 31); Maggots are the only bait allowed. l Mar. 2 to May 14 – CLOSED Blood Indian Reservoir (21-26-9-W4) - Open all year - Trout limit 3, of which only 1 may be a Brown trout or Brook trout over 35 cm. Buck Lake & tributaries and the portion of the outlet located in (3-47-6-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5;

Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar 31) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Buffalo Lake 8 the portion located in 40-22-W4 (the Narrows) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 0; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 Feb. 1 to Mar 31) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED 8 the remainder of the lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 Feb. 1 to Mar 31) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Cardiff Park Pond (24-55-25-W4)) – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Perch limit 15. Coal Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Chain Lakes l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Coronation Pond – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Perch limit 15; Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Daysland Pond (8-45-16-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Perch limit 5. Devil’s Lake – see Matchayaw Lake. Dillberry Pond – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Perch limit

15; Bait allowed. Driedmeat Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED East Twin Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Forestburg Reservoir & the Battle River upstream to Sec. Rd 855 l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 Feb. 1 to Mar 31) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Gull Lake l Apr. 1 to May 14 and Nov 1 to Dec 10 – CLOSED l May 15 to Oct. 31 and Dec 11 to Mar 31 – Walleye limit 0 – except PP2 62 the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags, may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 3; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar 31) Gull Lake’s Diversion Canal located in 34,35,36-40-1-W5 – CLOSED Hubbles Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit

15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Isle Lake & tributaries & outlet (Sturgeon River) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 0; Lake Whitefish limit 0; Burbot limit 0. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Jack Fish Lake (52-2-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – 0 limit for all fish species l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Kerbe’s Pond (NE 19-36-20-W4) l Apr. 1 to Nov 30 – Trout limit 1 over 50 cm; Bait Ban l Dec. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED Lac Ste. Anne & tributaries & outlet (Sturgeon River) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 – except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar 31) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Lessard Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Little Red Deer River 8 from Cottonwood Road (Twp.

Rd 352) downstream to Red Deer River l May 15 to Mar. 1 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 3 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar 31); Maggots are the only bait allowed. l Mar. 2 to May 14 – CLOSED 8 from Cottonwood Road (Twp. Rd 352) upstream to headwaters (see Fish Management Zone 1, Watershed Unit ES2) Magee Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Matchayaw (Devil’s) Lake & tributaries & outlet (Sturgeon River) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 Feb. 1 to Mar 31) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Mayatan Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Medicine Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Medicine River l June 16 to Mar. 1 – Trout

limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 3 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar 31); Goldeye limit 10; Maggots are the only bait allowed. l Mar. 2 to June 15 – CLOSED Mere Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Mink Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Muir Lake (30, 31-53-27-W4) l May 1 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 1 over 50 cm; Bait Ban l Nov. 1 to Apr 30 – CLOSED Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet North Saskatchewan River 8 upstream of Highway 22/39 (Drayton Valley) – see Fish Management Zone 1, Watershed Unit ES2. 8 from Highway 22/39 (Drayton Valley) downstream to the Alberta/Saskatchewan border 8 River only l Open all year – Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 0; Sauger limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye

limit 10; Lake Sturgeon limit 0. 8 tributaries (excluding Sturgeon River; see also Redwater River in NB1) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Open (Walleye limit 0 for portions within 500 m of main stem) Parlby Creek (23-40-22-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 0 in the portion from Buffalo Lake to Alix Lake. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Pigeon Lake & tributaries (excluding Tide Creek) & outlet – l May 15 to Mar. 31– Walleye limit 0 – except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 5 over 25 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 1 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar 31) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED 8 the portion of lake west of a line drawn from the northwesternmost tip of the point in 13-12-47-2-W5 due north to the point where the line intersects the shoreline of the lake in 13-47-2-W5, locally known as Zeiner Park and including

TIDE CREEK. l CLOSED all year. Pine Lake & tributaries & outlet l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Raft Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Rat Lake (10-46-6-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Red Deer River 8 from the Dickson Dam downstream to the Tolman Bridge & Tributaries (excluding the Blindman River) (Sec. Rd 585 [14-33-22-W4]) l May 15 to Mar. 1 – Trout limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 3 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 0; Sauger limit 3 (no size limit); Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar 31); Goldeye limit 10; Lake Sturgeon limit 0; Maggots are the only bait allowed. l Mar. 2 to May 14 – CLOSED 8 from the Tolman Bridge (Sec. Rd 585) downstream to the Alberta/Saskatchewan border l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye and Sauger

limit 3; Walleye over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar 31); Goldeye limit 10; Lake Sturgeon limit 0; Bait allowed. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Sandy Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Sardine Lake (5-49-4-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Perch limit 15. Spotted Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 0; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar 31) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com Spring (Cottage) Lake – (30-52-1-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Perch limit 15. Star Lake – (19-52-2-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Perch limit 15. Sturgeon River 8 from headwaters downstream to Big Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 – Feb. 1 to Mar 31) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED 8 from Big Lake downstream to

Sec. Rd 825 l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar 31); Goldeye limit 10; Lake Sturgeon limit 0. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED 8 from Sec. Rd 825 downstream to North Saskatchewan River l Open all year – Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 0; Sauger limit 0 from Apr. 1 to May 14; Sauger limit 3 from May 15 to Mar. 31; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar 31); Goldeye limit 10; Lake Sturgeon limit 0 PP2 Four Websites to help you. aep.albertaca albertarelm.com mywildalberta.com albertaregulations.ca Sylvan Creek (NE 11-38-28-W4) - includes Cygnet Lake - CLOSED Sylvan Lake & tributaries – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 5; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 Feb. 1 to Mar 31) 8 the portion of lake southwest of a line drawn from the northwestern most tip of the landfill pier in Sylvan Lake Provincial

Park located at NW 33-38-1-W5M due northwest to the point on the shoreline where the boundary between the town of Sylvan Lake and the Summer Village of Norglenwold meet the lake located at NE 32-381-W5, including all tributary streams. l Apr. 1 to June 30 and Nov 1 to Dec 10 – CLOSED 8 the remainder of the lake l Apr. 1 to May 14 and Nov 1 to Dec 10 – CLOSED l May 15 to Oct. 31 and Dec 11 to Mar 31 – OPEN Vegreville Trout Pond – (7-52-14-W4) – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Perch limit 15. Wabamun Lake & tributaries & outlet & canals l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED l May 15 to Sept. 30 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 0; Lake Whitefish limit 0; Burbot limit 0. l Oct. 1 to Nov 30 – Open only between sunrise and sunset of each day; hook size must not measure more than 10 mm from point to shaft – see hook size page 19; Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 0; Lake Whitefish limit 0; Burbot limit 0. l Dec. 1 to Mar 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike

limit 0; Perch limit 0; Lake Whitefish limit 0; Burbot limit 0. West Twin (Unnamed) Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Wizard Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED 63 Source: http://www.doksinet ZONE 3 – A vast area of central and northern Alberta consists of boreal forest. Throughout the boreal forest, many of the streams are low gradient, brown water streams from muskeg drainages. These streams are tributaries within larger watersheds, which in turn are part of the major drainage basins of the Athabasca, Peace and Hay rivers. The majority of the lakes in Alberta occur in the boreal forest zone The popular game fish of the zone are yellow perch, northern pike, walleye, lake whitefish, Arctic grayling and lake trout. Zone 3 is subdivided into four Watershed Units (NB1 – NB4). ZONE 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS 1. Provincewide regulations on pages 20 to 26 apply

to Zone 3 Additional restrictions are set out in this part. 2. Important Definitions appear on page 19 3. Limit: The number of fish you are allowed to keep while fishing at a water body is equal to the ‘limit’ listed for each species or group of species at that water body. 4. Possession: The number of fish of each species you may possess at the end of a fishing trip, regardless of the number of days fished, is equal to a 1-day limit at the water body fished and includes fish stored at home. 5. In these regulations, a Lake Whitefish limit includes Cisco (tullibee) 6. In these regulations, a Goldeye limit includes Mooneye 7. All fish kept from Zone 3 count as part of the provincewide possession, which must not be exceeded (see Provincewide Maximum Possession page 22). 8. Bait Fishing: (see definition for bait on page 19) 9. Ice fishing: Angling is not permitted through the ice; a) into beaver ponds or b) into flowing waters. WATERSHED UNIT NB1 n the Beaver River watershed and the

Athabasca River watershed between the north boundary of Township 78 (near Pelican River) and Sec. Rd 813 (near the town of Athabasca), including the Calling River watershed, and the La Biche River watershed (NOTE: the tributary watersheds, including several lakes in the “Lakeland District,” entering on the left [north] bank of the North Saskatchewan River downstream of Highway 38 near Redwater are also part of Unit NB1). Arctic Grayling limit 0 throughout Alberta. (see page 55 for information on Arctic Grayling identification). NB1 Watershed Unit Regulations BAIT FISHING 8 Fishing with bait, including bait fish, in NB1 lakes and streams is allowed except at locations listed with Bait Bans under “NB1 Lake and Stream Listings.” Lakes list in this Guide). l Open all year – Trout limit 5; bait allowed. l All other game fish species limit 0. B. For Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds listed and fish species listed under “NB1 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You

must follow the regulations stated with each listing. C. For other NB1 Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds not included under (A) or (B) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed lake. l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Trout limit 3; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait allowed. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED STREAMS A. For Streams listed and fish species listed under “NB1 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. B. For other NB1 Streams, and tributaries, not included under (A) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed stream. l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; (where present, Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10); Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED NB1 Lake and Stream Listings “All

Waters” (named and unnamed) within the Lakeland Provincial Park boundaries, including Blackett, Dabbs, Helena, Jackson, Kinnaird, McGuffin, Shaw, and Snake Lakes – for each species the following limit applies to all waters combined (not separately for each lake) – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Lakes – OPEN May 15 to Mar. 31 and CLOSED Apr 1 to May 14 l Streams – OPEN June 1 to Oct. 31 and CLOSED Nov 1 to May 31 Alexander Hamilton (Lac La Biche) Pond (NW5-67-13-W4) – Open all year – Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); bait allowed. Amisk Lake & tributaries and outlet downstream for 1 km* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 NB1 Site-Specific Regulations The names of most lakes and major streams appear alphabetically

under “NB1 Lake and Stream Listings.” Smaller streams often are not listed, but may be included in regulations as tributaries to lakes or larger streams. LAKES A. For Trout-Stocked Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds in NB1 that are named under “Alberta’s Fish Stocking Program” (see Stocked 64 Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet UNIT NB1 ZONE 3 NORTHERN BOREAL Source: http://www.doksinet NB1 Angling Lake May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Athabasca River between Sec. Rd 813 (near Athabasca) and the north boundary of Township 78 (near Pelican River) l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Bangs Lake & tributaries upstream for 1 km & outlet downstream for 1 km* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3

(no size limit); Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Barbara Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Bear Lake – see Ethel Lake (64-3-W4) Beartrap Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Maggots and mealworms are the only baits allowed. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Beaver Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Beaver River and tributaries l June 1 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Bentley Lake (58-8-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Big Chief Lake (16-72-11-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14

– CLOSED Big Johnson (Chump) Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 (no size limit); Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Blackett Lake (66-11-W4) – see “All Waters” listing at beginning of list. Bluet Lake (58-4-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Bonnie Lake (60-13-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 (no size limit); Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Bourque Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 – except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags, may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Bunder Lake (61-12-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Burgess (Drowned) Lake (4-72-11-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit

15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Burnt Lake (67-3-W4) – CLOSED NOTE: Burnt Lake is located in the Air Weapons Range. At present, and until further notice, the Canadian Forces has closed access to sportfishing. This closure applies to the general public and military personnel. 66 l Cache Lake (59-12-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Calling Lake & tributaries & outlet downstream for 1 km – Walleye limit 1 (between 45 cm and 55 cm); Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish 10; Burbot limit 10. Lake l June 1 to Mar. 31 - OPEN l Apr. 1 to May 31 - CLOSED All tributaries & outlet downstream for 1 km l June 1 to Oct. 31 - OPEN l Nov. 1 to May 31 - CLOSED Chappell Lake (60-11-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 0; Perch limit 10; Maggots and mealworms are the only baits allowed. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Chickenhill Lake (59-8-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63

cm; Perch limit 10; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Claude Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Clyde Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Cold Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Lake Trout limit 0 from Sept 15 to Nov 15, and 1 over 75 cm from May 15 to Sept. 14 and from Nov 16 to Mar. 31; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Corrigall Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Cow Lake (8-72-11-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Crane (Moore) Lake & outlet stream* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit

15; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Crickett Lake (64-18-W4 ) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Dabbs Lake (4-69-10-W4) – see “All Waters” listing at beginning of list. Elinor Lake (65-11-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 – except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags, may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Ethel (Bear) Lake & tributaries & outlet downstream for 1 km* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Fishing Lake (57-2-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to

May 14 – CLOSED Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet Floatingstone Lake (60-11-W4) & tributaries & outlet downstream for 1 km* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 10; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Maggots and mealworms are the only baits allowed. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries & outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Fork Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 (under 63 cm or over 100 cm); Perch limit 10; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Francis Lake (69-11-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Frog Lake (57-3-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Garner Lake (60-12-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 –

except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags, may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 5; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Garnier Lake (58-4-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Goodfish Lake (61-13-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Goodwin Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Greenstreet Lake (60-11-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Halfmoon Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Hanmore Lake (61-17-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 10; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Heart

Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Helena Lake (66-11-W4) – see “All Waters” listing at beginning of list. Hilda Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 – except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags, may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Honey Lake (21-65-12-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Hope Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 (under 63 cm or over 100 cm); Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Ironwood Lake (65-11-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l

Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com Island Lake (62-17-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 55 cm; Perch limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Jackfish Lake (67-21-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Jackson Lake (67-11-W4) – see “All Waters” listing at beginning of list. Kaduk Lake (60-15-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Kehiwin Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 - Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Maggots and mealworms are the only bait allowed. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Kinnaird Lake (67-10-W4) – see “All Waters” listing at beginning of list. Lac Bellevue (56-9-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 – except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags, may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the

licence; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Lac La Biche l May 11 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 – except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags, may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 1 over 75 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 3; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Lac La Biche’s tributaries, and outlet downstream to Hwy 63 – CLOSED (See also Owl River). Lac Saint Cyr (57-9-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Lac Sante (56-11-W4) & outlet* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Lane Lake (18-66-6-W4) & tributaries & outlet* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED

* Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Laurier Lake (56-4-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Little Bear (Brown) Lake (34-70-10-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Little Johnson Lake (19-65-17-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Lodge Lake (66-17-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Logan Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Lone Pine Lake (63-14-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED NB1 69 Source: http://www.doksinet Long Lake (56-1-W4) May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10. l Apr.

1 to May 14 – CLOSED Long Lake (63-19-W4) & tributaries* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 – except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags, may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Lottie Lake (58-11-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Lower Mann Lake (60-10-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Manatokan Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Magician Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Marie Lake l June 1 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot

limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Martineau River l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Lake Trout limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED May Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED McGuffin Lake (67-11-W4) – see “All Waters” listing at beginning of list. Medley River (11-65-2-W4) l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Rainbow Trout limit 5; Lake Trout limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Minnie Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Mons Lake (60-16-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Moonshine Lake (58-1-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Moose Lake 8 the portion south of a line from the easternmost point of land in NW2-61-7-W4 (locally known as Pelican Point) to the

southernmost point of land in E2-61-7-W4 (locally known as Deadman’s Point) and southeast to the northernmost point of land in SW31-60-6-W4 (locally known as Ferbey Subdivision). l June 1 to Mar. 1 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 2 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 the remainder of the lake l June 1 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Moosehills Lake (57-6-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED NB1 70 l Muriel Lake & tributaries upstream for 1 km & outlet downstream for 1 km* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 0; Lake Whitefish limit 0; Burbot limit 0. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 North Buck Lake & outlet downstream for 1 km* l May 15 to Mar.

31 – Pike limit 1 (under 63 cm or over 100 cm); Perch limit 10; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 North Saskatchewan River – see Fish Management Zone 2; Watershed Unit PP2. Owl River 8 from Lac La Biche upstream to Piche River, – CLOSED 8 from confluence with Piche River upstream to headwaters, l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Piche Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Piche River & Tributaries l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Pinehurst Lake (65-10-W4) 8 the portion north of a line drawn from the easternmost point of land in NW19-65-09-W4 easterly to the westernmost point of land in NE19-65-09-W4 locally known as Snug Cove (Mud Bay) –

CLOSED 8 the remainder of the lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 – except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags, may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Powder Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Primrose Lake – CLOSED NOTE: Primrose Lake is located in the Air Weapons Range. At present, and until further notice, the Canadian Forces has closed access to sportfishing. This closure applies to the general public and military personnel. Reed Lake (61-12-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Redwater River (57-20-W4) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Open (Walleye limit 0 for portions within 500 m of confluence with North Saskatchewan River). Rock Island Lake l May

15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Ross Lake (56-4-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Saddle Lake – Open all year – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. Sapphire Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Seibert Lake l June 1 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 over 100 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Bait Ban. l Apr. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Source: http://www.doksinet Shaw Lake (67-11-W4) – see “All Waters” listing at beginning of list. Sinclair Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Skeleton Lake (65-18-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 –

Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 (no size limit); Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Spencer Lake – Walleye limit 2 (between 40 cm and 45 cm); Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l OPEN May 15 to Mar. 31 only during the following periods: l on normal weekends, from 5:00 pm each Friday to 1/2 hour after sunset each Sunday; l on long weekends with a Friday statutory or civic holiday, from 5:00 pm Thursday to 1/2 hour after sunset on Sunday; l on long weekends with a Monday statutory or civic holiday, from 5:00 pm Friday to 1/2 hour after sunset on the holiday Monday; and l from 5:00 pm on Dec. 24 to 1/2 hour after sunset on Jan 1 (NOTE: Spencer Lake is located in the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range and live ammunition is used in the area. Use of the lake by anglers is dependent on the approval of the Canadian Forces at the Base. If necessary for Base operations, access to Spencer Lake may be

closed during some of the open periods listed above. Due to safety concerns, the Canadian Forces does not permit overland access to Spencer Lake on any trails that are inside the Bombing Range boundary, including the trail between Seibert and Spencer lakes. Spencer Lake may only be accessed from the west tip of Spencer Lake and it is unlawful to go ashore inside the bombing range boundary). l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Square Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Stoney (Siler) Lake (56-8-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm, Yellow Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Thin Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Touchwood Lake (67-10-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Trembley Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over

63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Tucker Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (Brodyk) Lake (60-17-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (Buffalo) Lake (10-64-17-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (Buffalo) Lake (6-71-12-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (Island) Lake (57-1-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (Little Perch) Lake (56-9-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (Red) Lake (60-13-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unamed (Snake) Lake (35-66-11-W4) – see “All Waters” listing at beginning of list.

Unnamed (Sowka) Lake (60-18-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (Whitemud) Lake (62-19-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Upper Mann Lake (59-10-W4) & tributaries* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Victor Lake (63-14-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Vincent Lake (59-9-W4) & tributaries* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Wayetenaw Lake (61-13-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Whitefish Lake (62-13-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 – except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags,

may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Whitney Lake (56-4-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Wolf Lake & tributaries & outlet* (NE 2-66-7-W4) l June 1 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 – except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags, may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 NB1 71 Source: http://www.doksinet WATERSHED UNIT NB2 n the Athabasca River watershed between Sec. Rd 813 near Athabasca and Sec. Rd 658 near Whitecourt, including the Lesser Slave River watershed and the Pembina River watershed upstream to Highway 43 near Sangudo.

Arctic Grayling limit 0 throughout Alberta. (see page 55 for information on Arctic Grayling identification). NB2 Watershed Unit Regulations BAIT FISHING 8 Fishing with bait in NB2 streams is NOT allowed except at portions of a few rivers under “NB2 Lake and Stream Listings.” 8 Fishing with bait in NB2 lakes is allowed, except at lakes listed with Bait Bans under “NB2 Lake and Stream Listings.” 8 Fishing with bait fish is allowed except at locations listed with Bait Bans under “NB2 Lake and Stream Listings.” NB2 Site-Specific Regulations The names of most lakes and major streams appear alphabetically under “NB2 Lake and Stream Listings.” Smaller streams often are not listed, but may be included in regulations as tributaries to lakes or larger streams. LAKES A. For Trout-Stocked Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds in NB2 that are named under “Alberta’s Fish Stocking Program” (see Stocked Lakes list in this Guide). l Open all year – Trout limit 5; bait allowed. l All

other game fish species limit 0. B. For Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds listed and fish species listed under “NB2 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. C. For other NB2 Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds not included under (A) or (B) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed lake. l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Trout limit 3; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait allowed. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED STREAMS A. For Streams listed and fish species listed under “NB2 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. B. For other NB2 Streams, and tributaries, not included under (A) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed stream. l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; (where present, Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm;

Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10); Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED NB2 Lake and Stream Listings Baptiste Lake (66-24-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0 – except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags, may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Bolloque Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Christmas Creek (SE12-60-10-W5) and tributaries l June 16 to Aug. 31 - Rainbow Trout limit 0; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait Ban. l Sept. 1 to Oct 31 - Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0. l Nov. 1 to June 15 - CLOSED Clear Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Crooked Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit

15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED East Prairie River l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Edith Lake (67-10-W5 ) – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Perch limit 15. Fawcett Lake & tributaries – Walleye limit 0 – except the holder of a Special Fish Harvest Licence and tags, may retain walleye of a size, number and at the times specified on the licence; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. 8 the portion north and east of a line drawn from the MD boat launch in SE12-73-26-W4 to the point of land in SE11-73-26-W4 including the Mink River, Fawcett (Howard) River and the areas locally known as the narrows and east basin. l OPEN July 1 to Mar. 1 and CLOSED Mar 2 to June 30 8 the remainder of the lake l OPEN May 15 to Mar. 31 and CLOSED Apr 1 to May 14 8 All tributaries and outlet l CLOSED Nov. 1 to May 31 Francis Lake (18-66-25-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 –

Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Freeman Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Freeman Lake’s tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Freeman River & tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish limit 0; Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Ghost Lake (16-68-24-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Armstrong Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Athabasca River between Sec. Rd 658 (near Whitecourt) and Sec. Rd 813 (near Athabasca) l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10;

Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait is allowed in river only. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED 72 Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet UNIT NB2 ZONE 3 NORTHERN BOREAL Source: http://www.doksinet NB2 Goose Lake & tributaries & outlet* May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31. Horseshoe Lake (63-25-W4) l Open all year – Trout limit 5; Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Howard Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 2 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Island Lake & tributaries & outlet* (67-24-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 (no size limit); Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Jenkins Lake (68-24-W4) & outtlet downstream for 1 km* l May 15 to Mar. 31

– Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED l Outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Lac La Nonne l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 – Feb. 1 to Mar 31) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Lawrence Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Lesser Slave Lake 8 the portion west of a line drawn from Shaw Point to the point of land in 26-74-14-W5 known as Little Grassy Point, including 74 l Buffalo Bay and the Grouard Channel & their tributaries (except East Prairie River, South Heart River and Traverse Creek). l CLOSED – Mar. 2 to June 15 l OPEN – June 16 to Mar. 1 l June 16 to Oct. 31 - Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Perch limit15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Nov. 1 to Mar 1 - Walleye

limit 2 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. 8 the remainder of the lake and outlet (Lesser Slave River) downstream to the weir below Hwy 88 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED l May 15 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – Walleye limit 2 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. Lesser Slave River 8 the outlet portion downstream to the weir below Hwy 88 – see Lesser Slave Lake above. 8 the tributary and backwater upstream of the bridge that is east of the weir on the Old Smith Highway l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 2 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 2 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait allowed. l Apr. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 the portion of the river

downstream of the weir below Hwy 88 l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 2 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 2 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait allowed. l Apr. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Long Lake (64-25-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Long Island Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Lower Chain Lake (69-23-W4) l Open all year – Rainbow Trout limit 2; Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Meyer Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Mitsue Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Marten Lakes l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Mosquito Lake l May 15

to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Nakamun Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Narrow Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Orloff Lake (74-23-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Orloff Lake’s tributaries & outlet l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling limit 0. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Paddle River Reservoir l June 1 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 31 –CLOSED Paul Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 2 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm. l

Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Peanut Lake (15-58-3-W5) – Open all year – Trout limit 5; Perch limit 15. Pembina River downstream of Hwy 43 (near Sangudo) l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10; Bait is allowed in river only. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Roche Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Romeo Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Shell Reservoir # 1 (15-65-13-W5) – Open all year; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait Ban. Shell Reservoir # 2 (34-65-13-W5) – Open all year; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait Ban. South Heart Reservoir (see Winagami Lake) South Heart River 8 the portion between the South Heart Reservoir and the West Prairie River l May 15 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Bait Ban.

l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – Walleye limit 2 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Bait Ban. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED 8 the portion from the confluence with the West Prairie River downstream to Buffalo Bay & tributaries l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Steele (Cross) Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – 0 limit for all fish species l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Strawberry Creek l June 16 to Oct. 31 - Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; (where present, Trout limit 3); Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 15 - CLOSED For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com NB2 Thunder Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Traverse Creek (tributary to Buffalo Bay) l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Bait allowed. l Nov. 1

to June 15 – CLOSED Unnamed (Fish) Lake (23-60-09-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (Gilroy) Lake (66-12-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (Loon) Lake (14-61-08-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Unnamed (Swartz) Lake (06-66-11-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Upper Chain Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED West Prairie River l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Whiteridge Pond (Blueridge Pit) l May 1 to Oct. 31 – Trout limit 1 over 40 cm; Bait ban l Nov. 1 to Apr 30 – CLOSED Winagami Lake including Boone’s Slough and South Heart Reservoir l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 55 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63

cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Winagami Lake’s tributaries & inlet canal, & outlet stream & outlet canal l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 55 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Windfall Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED 75 Source: http://www.doksinet WATERSHED UNIT NB3 n the Peace River watershed, including the Wabasca and Birch rivers, the Hay River and Petitot River watersheds, and the Fontas River, Yates River, Whitesand River and Buffalo River watersheds. Arctic Grayling limit 0 throughout Alberta. (see page 55 for information on Arctic Grayling identification). NB3 Watershed Unit Regulations BAIT FISHING 8 Fishing with bait in NB3 streams is NOT allowed except where listed at portions of a few rivers under “NB3 Lake and Stream Listings.” 8 Fishing with bait in

NB3 lakes is allowed, except at lakes listed with Bait Bans under “NB3 Lake and Stream Listings.” 8 Fishing with bait fish is allowed except at locations listed with Bait Bans under “NB3 Lake and Stream Listings.” NB3 Site-Specific Regulations The names of most lakes and major streams appear alphabetically under “NB3 Lake and Stream Listings.” Smaller streams often are not listed, but may be included in regulations as tributaries to lakes or larger streams. LAKES A. For Trout-Stocked Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds in NB3 that are named under “Alberta’s Fish Stocking Program” (see Stocked Lakes list in this Guide). l Open all year – Trout limit 5; bait allowed. l All other game fish species limit 0. B. For Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds listed and fish species listed under “NB3 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. C. For other NB3 Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds not included under (A) or (B) and for

fish species not mentioned at a listed lake. l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Trout limit 3; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait allowed. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED – with the exception of all lakes, reservoirs and ponds located north of township 104 which will remain open all year. STREAMS A. For Streams listed and fish species listed under “NB3 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. B. For other NB3 Streams, and tributaries, not included under (A) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed stream. l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; (where present, Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10); Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED NB3 Lake and Stream Listings Albright Lake – Open all

year – Pike limit 3 (no size limit). Beatty Lake & tributaries & outlet* – Open all year (lake only) – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm. * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED Nov. 1 to May 31 Berry Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. Brintnell Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 0. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Bistcho Lake – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. 76 8 the Bay north of Kirkness Island (the portion of lake northerly of a line drawn from the southernmost tip of the point of land in SE31124-5-W6 southeasterly to the westernmost tip of the point of land in SW28-124-5-W6 on Kirkness Island, and northerly of a line drawn from the easternmost tip of the point of land in SW27-124-5-W6 on Kirkness Island northeasterly to the southernmost tip of the point of land in SW35-124-5-W6). l OPEN – July 1 to

Mar. 1 and CLOSED – Mar 2 to June 30 8 the remainder of the lake – Open all year. Burnt Lakes l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Cadotte Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) Cadotte River & tributaries 8 the portion from Cadotte Lake downstream to the confluence with the Otter River l Open all year – Pike limit 3 (no size limit) 8 the remainder l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 - CLOSED Calder Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Caribou Lake – Open all year – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Lake Trout limit 1; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. Chinchaga River & tributaries l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait is allowed in river only. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Cranberry

Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Deep Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Dickson Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling limit 0 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Equisetum Lake & tributaries & outlet* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Eva Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0. Fish Lake (locally known as Jackfish Lake) (76-11-W6) – Open all year – Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 15. Fleming Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling limit 0. Gift Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit

15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Gods Lake (90-02-W5) & tributaries & outlet* l June 16 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 100 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Goodfish Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Goosegrass Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet UNIT NB3 ZONE 3 NORTHERN BOREAL Source: http://www.doksinet NB3 Graham Lake & tributaries & outlet* downstream to Maria Lake l June 1 to Mar. 1 – Lake Trout limit 0; Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot

limit 10. l Mar. 2 to May 31 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Haig Lake & tributaries & outlet downstream for 1 km* l June 1 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 3. l Apr. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Hay River & tributaries except Chinchaga River l June 1 to Oct. 31 –Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait is allowed in river only. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Hebephrenic (Jackfish) Lake & tributaries & outlet* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 2 over 70 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Hutch Lake & tributaries l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm;

Perch limit 0. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Little Sandy Lake & tributaries & outlet downstream for 1 km* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Joker Lake l Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Perch limit 15. Legend Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Long Lake (81-12-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Long Lake (89-5-W5) & tributaries & outlet* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 2 over 70 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Loon River & tributaries l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye

limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait is allowed in river only downstream of Loon Lake. l Nov. 1 to May 31 - CLOSED Margaret Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 1; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0. McLeod Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED McMillan Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED McMullen Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Mikkwa River & tributaries l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait is allowed in river only. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED 78 Mink Creek l OPEN June 1 to Sept. 14 and CLOSED Sept 15 to May 31 Mink (Unnamed) Lake

(17-82-11-W5) l Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Perch limit 5. Mistehae Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Muskwa Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Muskwa River & tributaries l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait is allowed in river only. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Nipisi Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Nipisi River & tributaries l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait is allowed in river only. l Nov. 1 to May 31 - CLOSED Notikewan River & tributaries l June 1 to

Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait is allowed downstream of Hwy 35 in river only. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED North Wabasca Lake 8 the portion south of a line drawn from the northern boundary of Wabasca Reserve 166b in NW 35-80-26-W4 to the point of land in the east half of NE 31-80-25-W4, which includes the mouth of the Willow River and channel of the Wabasca River. l June 1 to Mar. 1 – Walleye limit 2 over 50 cm; Pike limit 2 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 2 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 the remainder of the lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 2 over 50 cm; Pike limit 2 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Pastecho Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Peace River 8 River l Apr 1 to Oct. 31 – Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm;

Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait is allowed in river only. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – CLOSED 8 Tributaries except the Mikkwa, Smoky and Wabasca river drainages. l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Peerless Lake & tributaries & outlet* l Open all year (lake only) l Apr. 1 to May 31 – Lake Trout, Walleye and Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l June 1 to Mar. 31 – Lake Trout limit 1 (no size limit); Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Petitot River & tributaries

upstream to Spawn Lake l July 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to June 30 – CLOSED Pitchimi Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 1; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0. Rainbow Lake – Open all year – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Burbot limit 10. Round Lake & tributaries & outlet* l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Russell Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Sander Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Sandy Lake & tributaries upstream for 1 km &

outlet downstream for 1 km* 8 the portion north of a line drawn from the point of land on the west shore in the SE half of 19-79-22-W4 to the point of land on the East shore in the SW half of 21-79-22-W4. l June 1 to Mar.1 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 2 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 the portion south of a line drawn from the point of land on the west shore in the SW half of 5-79-22-W4 to the point of land on the East shore inthe SW half of 3-79-22-W4 l June 1 to Mar.1 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 2 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 the remainder of the lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Sawn Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 2, but only 1 may

be shorter than 63 cm and only 1 may be longer than 100 cm (0 limit between 63 and 100 cm); Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Second Last (Long) Lake (90-2-W5) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 2 over 70 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Semo Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 1; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Shoal Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Smoky River (river only) 8 upstream of the 21st Base Line – see Fish Management Zone 1, Watershed Unit ES4. 8 downstream of the 21st Base Line l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait is allowed in river only. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED South Wabasca Lake 8 the portion north of a line drawn from the southernmost point of land in E1/2

13-80-25-W4 to the point of land in the SW 15-80-25W4, which includes the channel of the Wabasca River. For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com June 1 to Mar. 1 – Walleye limit 2 over 50 cm; Pike limit 2 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 2 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 the portion south and west of a line drawn from the easternmost point of land in SE 31-79-24-W4 to the point of land in NW 27-79-24-W4. l June 1 to Mar. 1 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 2 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 0; Burbot limit 10. l Mar. 2 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 the remainder of the lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 2 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 0; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Spawn Lake & tributaries* – Open all year (lake only) – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. * Tributaries – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Talbot

Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. Thurston Lake & tributaries & outlet* – Open all year (lake only) – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Utikuma Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 55 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Utikumasis Lake l May 15 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Nov. 1 to Mar 31 – Walleye limit 2 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Vandersteene Lake & tributaries & outlet* – Open all year (lake only) – Pike limit 0 from Mar. 2 to May 31; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm from June 1 to Mar. 1; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10;

Burbot limit 10; Walleye limit 0. * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Wabasca River 8 the portion between South and North Wabasca lakes – l June 1 to Mar. 1 – Walleye limit 2 over 50 cm; Pike limit 2 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait is allowed in the river only. l Mar. 2 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 the portion downstream of North Wabasca lakes & tributaries except Loon, Muskwa and Nipisi rivers l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait is allowed in river only. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Wadlin Lake & tributaries & outlet* l June 1 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 3. l Apr. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED * Tributaries and outlet – CLOSED – Nov. 1 to May 31 Weaver Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14

– CLOSED Wentzel lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 1; Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. West Twin Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Whitefish Creek l OPEN June 1 to Sept. 14 and CLOSED Sept 15 to May 31 l NB3 79 Source: http://www.doksinet WATERSHED UNIT NB4 n the Athabasca River watershed downstream of the north boundary of Township 78 (near Pelican River), including the Clearwater River and Christina River watersheds, and the Slave River and Lake Athabasca watersheds, including the lakes and streams north of Lake Athabasca. Arctic Grayling limit 0 throughout Alberta. (see page 55 for information on Arctic Grayling identification). NB4 Watershed Unit Regulations BAIT FISHING 8 Fishing with bait, including bait fish, in NB4 lakes and streams is allowed except at locations with Bait Bans under “NB4 Lake and Stream Listings.” NB4

Site-Specific Regulations The names of most lakes and major streams appear alphabetically under “NB4 Lake and Stream Listings.” Smaller streams often are not listed, but may be included in regulations as tributaries to lakes or larger streams. LAKES A. For Trout-Stocked Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds in NB4 that are named under “Alberta’s Fish Stocking Program” (see Stocked Lakes list in this Guide). l Open all year – Trout limit 5; bait allowed. l All other game fish species limit 0. B. For Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds listed and fish species listed under “NB4 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. C. For other NB4 Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds not included under (A) or (B) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed lake. l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Trout limit 3; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait

allowed. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED STREAMS A. For Streams listed and fish species listed under “NB4 Lake and Stream Listings” starting on this page. l You must follow the regulations stated with each listing. B. For other NB4 Streams, and tributaries, not included under (A) and for fish species not mentioned at a listed stream. l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; (where present, Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10); Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED NB4 Lake and Stream Listings “All Waters” (named and unnamed) within the area between Township 103 and Township 107 inclusive, and between Range 01-W4 and Range 08-W4 inclusive (locally known as Richardson Back-Country Area) – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Lakes – OPEN May 15 to Mar. 31 and CLOSED Apr 1 to

May 14 l Streams – OPEN June 1 to Oct. 31 and CLOSED Nov 1 to May 31 Alexander Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm. Andrew Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Bait Ban. 80 Arch Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm. Archer Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Ashton Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Athabasca River 8 River l Open all year – Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 0 from Apr. 1 to May 31, and 3 over 43 cm from June 1 to Mar. 31; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0. 8 Tribuatries except Clearwater and Hangingstone rivers l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 43; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10;

Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Barrow Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 43 cm; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Cisco (Tullibee) limit 0. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Base Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Bayonet Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. Big Island Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Birch Creek l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling limit 0. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Blanche Lake & outlet l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Bocquene Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Walleye limit 3 over 43

cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Bryant Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Burstall Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Charles Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Cherry Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Christina Lake & tributaries within 10 km of the lake 8 the portion locally known as Sawbones Bay (2-77-6-W4) l June 1 to Mar. 15 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0. l Mar. 16 to May 31 – CLOSED Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet UNIT NB4 ZONE 3 NORTHERN BOREAL Source: http://www.doksinet NB4 8tributaries to

Christina Lake June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch Limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 the remainder of the lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Christina River & tributaries excluding Jackfish River (see Jackfish River) l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Clearwater River & tributaries 8 the portion upstream of the Christina River l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED 8 the portion downstream of the Christina River l June 1 to Oct.

31 – Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Cockscomb Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Colin Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Collins Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Cowper Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5 (of which only 1 can be greater than 30 cm). l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Cornwall Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Daly Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Darwin Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit

10. Dawson Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Disappointment Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Eaglenest Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Edwards Lake (13-75-9-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Ells Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm. Ells River (96-11-W4) l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Arctic Grayling limit 0; Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Fletcher Lake – Open all year – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Florence Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3;

Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Georges Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 82 l l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Gardiner Lakes l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Bait Ban. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Gardiner Lakes’ tributaries & outlet downstream for 1 km l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait Ban. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Garson Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Gipsy Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 1 less than 70 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. Glover Lake (15-75-9-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Goose River l June 1 to

Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling limit 0. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Gordon Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Gregoire Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 0; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Grist Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Lake Trout limit 1 (between 60 cm and 70 cm); Pike limit 1 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Hangingstone River l June 16 to Oct. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling limit 0 l Nov. 1 to June 15 – CLOSED Hooker Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm. House River & tributaries l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling limit 0. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Jackfish River (77-7-W4) l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling

limit 0. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Jumbo Lake (26-73-4-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Kimowin (Hook) Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 (no size limit); Perch limit 5 (of which only 1 can be greater than 30 cm). l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Kirby Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Lake Athabasca – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10. Larocque Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Leggo Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Source:

http://www.doksinet Leland Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Loutit Lake – Open all year – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Limon Lake & outlet l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED McLelland Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Mercredi Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Monday Creek l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling limit 0. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Myers Lake – Open all year – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Namur Lake l May 15 to

Mar. 31 – Lake Trout limit 2 over 65 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Bait Ban. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED One Week Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Pans Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3. Pearson Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 1 over 50 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Peters Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Potts Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Rene Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Richardson Back-Country Area (local name) – see “All Waters” listing at beginning of list. Richardson Lake & outlet (Jackfish Channel) l May 15

to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Richardson River l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Mountain Whitefish limit 5 over 30 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Goldeye limit 10; Arctic Grayling limit 0; Bait allowed. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Roderick Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. NB4 84 Royemma Lake (8-75-1-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Ryan Lake – Open all year – Walleye limit 3 over 43 cm; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Sand Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Side Lake (34-75-8-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10 l Apr. 1 to May

14 – CLOSED St. Agnes Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Steepbank Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit) l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Sunday Creek l June 1 to Oct. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Arctic Grayling limit 0. l Nov. 1 to May 31 – CLOSED Treasure Loch Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Tulip Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Turtle Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm. Unnamed and named lakes within the area between Township 103 and Township 107 inclusive, and between Range 01-W4 and Range 08-W4 inclusive (locally known as Richardson BackCountry Area) – see “All Waters” listing at beginning of list. Watchusk Lake l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Wappau Lake

(14-75-11-W4) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Pike limit 2 (no size limit); Perch limit 15 l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Weekes Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 2 over 63 cm. Winefred Lake (75-4-W4) & tributaries and including outlet within 10 km of lake (excluding Grist Lake) l May 15 to Mar. 31 – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 2 (only 1 under 70 cm and only 1 over 100 cm); Perch limit 15; Lake Whitefish limit 10; Burbot limit 10; Bait Ban. l Apr. 1 to May 14 – CLOSED Winnifred Lake (118-3-W4) – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Woodman Lake – Open all year – Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Wylie Lake – Open all year – Lake Trout limit 3; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Lake Whitefish limit 10. Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet ver the last year, there has been much ado about the consumptive use of our fisheries. Town hall meetings were organized and

discussions had with Alberta anglers that wanted to occasionally take home a fish to eat from lakes that can support a harvest. Many anglers are concerned that Alberta Environment and Parks fisheries staff aren’t listening to them. However, I’m here to tell you that Alberta anglers are being listened to. This year, several lakes have been opened up to a small harvest (see page 12), and several more lakes have been added to the Special Walleye Licence Draws, including Gull, Lac Bellevue, Bourque, Hilda and Lac La Biche. Our fisheries managers are listening and they want to hear from you. See page 13 on how to contact your Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch with any comments or issues you may have. Surprisingly, we never received a qualifying northern pike entry this past year in the Alberta Angler of the Year Contest. All of those we received did not meet the contest rules, as set out on page 93. However, we did have winners in both the walleye and rainbow trout categories.

Congratulations to Wesley Kyle of Stony Plain, Alberta who is our new Alberta Angler of the Year! Wesley caught a tremendous rainbow trout out of Lower Kananaskis Lake that pushed the tape to 30.25 inches and the scales to 12 pounds Wesley wins a fly-in fishing trip to Namur Lake in northern Alberta courtesy of Namur Lake Lodge (namurlakelodge. com), $300.00 in spending money, and a 1-year subscription to Alberta Outdoorsmen magazine. Creighton Ross of Cochrane, Alberta is our new Walleye Champion! Creighton caught a gorgeous walleye out of Lake Newell in southern Alberta that pushes 10 pounds. Creighton also wins $30000 and a 1-year subscription to Alberta Outdoorsmen magazine. With new opportunities available and the chance to take home a fish for the frypan, 2017 is shaping up to be a great year for Alberta anglers. Just remember to use the resource wise, as it isn’t infinite and needs to be carefully managed. Have a great season everybody! D O For fishing information visit

mywildalberta.com Throw everything at ‘em! “Keen fly-fishers have a variety of dry and wet flies, nymphs and streamers in their tackle box.” hile there are some popular go-to trout flies, a good friend is fond of saying, “You have to be ready to throw everything at ‘em!” Yes, some select trout fliesElk Hair Caddis, Gold-Ribbed Hare’s Ear Nymph, Parachute Adams, San Juan Worm, Woolly Buggershould be in every fly-angler’s box but when the chips are down, you’ll need more fly patterns. Woe betide the angler who has an impoverished fly box because there will be days when they’ll be skunked if they’re relying on just the popular patterns. Further, these familiar patterns are for trout and arctic grayling, not goldeye, lake and mountain whitefish, lake trout or northern pike, where you’ll need a different arsenal. I recall fly-fishing for cutthroat trout on a mountain stream where I went through more than two-dozen patterns before hitting pay dirt with a Gray

Wulff, which was dynamite. The old standby, a Parachute Adams, didn’t get a rise either, nor did all manner of other dry-fly patterns including the reliable Chernobyl Ant. On another trip for grayling, none of the usual dry-fly patterns worked but when I switched to a Pheasant Tail Nymph, I couldn’t keep them off. I recall long-time Edmonton Trout Fishing Club member George Ainsley telling me about similar experiences he had fly-fishing for grayling on an Edson area stream when the only fly they’d take was a Rat Creek Special, nothing else. These examples illustrate that you have to be prepared to “throw everything at ‘em!” On any given day, dry-fly fishing enthusiasts will usually start by scratching their head, trying to figure out what pattern to use because there won’t be a hatch. Hatches are one-time events and most insect activity is slow during daylight hours. Aquatic insects typically emerge as adults from their larval stage during the evening when winds tend to

be calm. During the day, adult caddis flies and W stoneflies often hang out on streamside vegetation, rarely flying. Adult mayflies may be in the air searching for a mate because they only live for a day. So, which fly out of literally hundreds of patterns should dry-fly anglers select? Granted, it you see adult caddis flies, mayflies or stoneflies aloft, you should search your fly box for an imitation but what do you do if there are no insects airborne? First off, start with an attractor (or search) pattern such as a Chernobyl Ant, Madame X, Stimulator or a Turks Tarantula and cast over promising holding water. These flies don’t imitate anything in particular but resemble many different insectssome aquatic, some terrestrialand are great to get a rise from active fish. Also, watch for actively feeding, rising fish and try to figure out what they’re taking as you work the water. Often, they’ll be feeding on small mayflies or stoneflies during the morning, which can be difficult

to see. Most of the time you’ll find a decent attractor pattern that will be a producer but you may have to try several patterns before finding the right one. On waters that see a lot of angling pressure, try new or unusual patterns, larger or smaller than usual sizes of flies, something out of the ordinary that other fly anglers are not likely to be using. Many fishing guides will resort to large Green Drakes or Water Walkers when the customary attractor patterns don’t produce. On streams, fly-anglers must also think seasonally; for example, what kind of insects are fish likely to be feeding on at that time of the year. Think outside of the box because in late summer and during the autumn, terrestrial patterns like ants, beetles and grasshoppers are often your best bet. A Fat Albert is a good hopper imitation as are the Frankenhopper, Letort and Mo Joe hoppers. Are you starting to get the picture? If you don’t have your bases covered with ants, beetles and hoppers, you’ll go

home skunked. 85 Source: http://www.doksinet “Trout feed all day long. Your task is to pick the right fly pattern” “Having a wide variety of attractor patterns is always a good idea.” On lakes, you may notice fish rising but no insects in the air, usually a sign that they’re taking bugs that are emerging on the lake’s surface during metamorphosis from their larval stage to adults. This is when you need an emerger pattern, not a dry fly but one that sinks partly in the surface water, such as a Klinkhammer. Another tip when fly-angling on lakes is to look for midge “shucks” on the surface of the water. Focus your fly-fishing in areas underneath these spots with a Chironomid pattern because trout and grayling will often lurk nearby. If emergers and nymphs don’t work, try a Hornberg Special Streamer, which can be dynamite on cutthroat, ‘bows and brook trout in lakes and beaver ponds. On streams, in particular, fly selection is related to the timing of insect

hatches. (1) Stonefly hatches occur during the entire open-water season, starting with “snow flies” after ice breakup until late summer. Snow flies are small, dark stoneflies of which there are several species in Alberta. It is not uncommon to see snow flies crawling on top of snowbanks on the river’s edge. Hatches of the large salmon fly and Skwala (golden stone) species occur mainly in the spring and early summer and are often of short duration. There are various fly patterns that imitate these large stoneflies but keep in mind that the larval stages can also be imitated using nymphs year round because salmon flies (in particular) often live for two years in the larval stage. An El Camino is a good dry-fly imitation of an adult golden stonea Stimulator with an orange abdomen imitates a salmon fly. None of the aforementioned popular trout flies imitate these particular insects in either the larval or adult stage. (2) Caddis flies emerge throughout the open-water season until the

autumn when a particularly large species, the October Caddis, can sometimes be seen flying awkwardly over the water. These large caddis flies are targeted by trout. A Stimulator with dark abdomen is a good imitation of them. (3) Mayflies tend to hatch primarily during the summer and only survive for 24 hours as adults. There are dozens of mayfly species in Alberta none of which are in the popular trout flies category. Research various mayfly patterns and stock up on them. If trout aren’t taking dry flies, switch to a nymph, streamer or wet fly. Just because fish aren’t rising doesn’t mean they’re not feeding, as they tend to feed all day long on aquatic invertebrates drifting in the current of freestone rivers and tailwater streams. During the summer, most fishing guides will recommend a hopper-dropper rig during the heat of the day on Alberta’s foothill and mountain streams to hedge their betsa grasshopper pattern with a nymph tied on to the “hopper” to catch the

interest of fish feeding on top and underwater. Some nymphs I’d recommend are the Copper John, Pheasant Tail and Prince Nymph in addition to the Hare’s Ear and San Juan Worm. For streamers, stock up on the Autumn Splendor pattern, Bow River Buggers, dark Gartside Leeches, Muddler Minnows and earth-coloured Zonkers. Wet flies don’t seem to be in vogue in Alberta’s fly-fishing circle nowadays. These traditional flies are great for catching grayling, trout and mountain whitefish. Some of the more popular old-fashioned wetfly patterns are the Adams, Black Gnat, Brown Hackle, Doc Spratley, Golden Stone, Grizzly King, Light Cahill and Royal Coachman. Wet flies can be fished with or without a strike indicator, same for nymphs. To use a cliché, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” when flyangling, and be ready to “throw everything at ‘em!” D 86 Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Getting Your Troll On! or most

anglers, trolling is no more sophisticated than tossing a lure out behind the boat and haphazardly motoring around the lake but when done correctly, it is one of the most effective techniques there is. The following are 10 simple tips that are guaranteed to help you troll more effectively. F Repeat Success While this may sound obvious, the key here is to know what you did right when you caught a fish so you can do it again. The two most important things to keep track of are the amount of line you have out, and the speed at which you are trolling. These two factors work together to control the depth and action of the lure. A line counter reel is the simplest and most accurate method of keeping track of the amount of line you have out and for speed, the speedometer on your boat just isn’t accurate enough at low speeds. A GPS unit is a far more accurate measure of your actual speed, as it is not affected by waves or current. With these two tools, it’s a simple matter of checking

each time you catch a fish how much line you had out, how fast you were going, and For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com “Northern pike are the species most often trolled for in Alberta.” then doing the exact same thing again; thus, repeating your success. Change Up Your Speed While speed has little effect on how deep a crankbait will dive, it does have a huge influence on the depth that lures like spoons and spinners will run; obviously, it is important to change up your speed with these lures until you get your lure to the desired depth. But, even with crankbaits, varying your speed is critical. With each change in a fish’s activity level of feeding, they will show a preference for the speed at which a lure is trolled. Typically, the more actively they are feeding, the faster you need to troll but the real secret is to keep experimenting with speed until the fish tell you what they want, and then of course, repeat it. Vary The Amount of Line The amount of line

you let out behind the boat has the greatest effect on how deep your lure will run, whether it is a crankbait, spoon or spinner. Certainly, each lure will have a maximum depth that it will run but typically, it takes a couple hundred feet of line to realize that maximum depth. There is a great book available that offers dive charts for hundreds of crankbaits and it’s invaluable when you know what depth the fish are feeding at but often, you will need to experiment with various depths to figure that out and then repeat it. A line counter reel is invaluable for this. Troll Crooked One of the most common mistakes made by anglers is trolling in a straight line. Unless you are following a specific depth or breakline, try trolling in “S” patterns. This accomplishes a number of things, including covering a variety of depths but most importantly, it varies the speed at which your lure is traveling. As you turn the boat, the lures on the outside of the turn will speed up and the ones on

the inside will slow down. It’s this variation in speed that often triggers fish to bite. 87 Source: http://www.doksinet “It’s important to keep track of your depth and speed.” 88 Pump Your Rod In-line Side Planers Rock Often, trolling in “S” patterns isn’t an option, especially if you are following a specific depth or trolling with multiple lines. It is, however, no less important to impart an erratic action to your baits. The easiest way to do this is by occasionally picking the rod up and giving it a vigorous jerk forward and then rapidly letting the line back. By giving the rod a jerk, the fish’s first reaction is to strike out at the lure before it gets away. This method works with all fish but is particularly deadly on lake trout. Another effective means of imparting an erratic action to a trolled lure, especially on a windy day, is by using an in-line side planer. These simple devices clip onto the line and pull the lure up to 125 feet out to the side of

the boat. While the benefits of getting a lure out of the boat’s path in clear shallow water are obvious, the planer does much more. It must climb over waves and as it does this, it slows down, slowing the lure with it. But as the boat is moving faster than the planer, once the Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet planer crests the wave, it speeds up to catch up with the boat, imparting an erratic action to the lure. I’ve seen countless days where the identical lure trolled behind a board will catch 10 fish for every one trolled directly behind the boat. Add Some Weight While it will come as no surprise that adding weight to your line while trolling will make your lure run deeper, it does something even more important. As the lure slows on the inside of a turn or you are letting line back after pumping your rod, the weight causes the lure to rapidly dive. Then, as the lure speeds up from the boat turning or the line tightening

after pumping the rod, the lure will rapidly rise in the water column. It’s amazing how many strikes come when the lure races higher in the water column. One of the simplest methods of adding weight to your line is with snap weights. These weights are specifically designed for trolling and simply clip onto the line with a clothespin style clip. I like to attach them about 10 feet in front of the lure. Putting the weight too close to the lure will impede its action. I like the braids and fused lines for most trolling applications. The only exception is when I’m trolling near the boat and then the stretch in monofilament line is advantageous but when you have a hundred or more feet of line out, the reduced stretch in these super lines will result in more fish. Use a Snap Let the Rod Holder Do the Work I rarely tie the line directly to a lure when trolling. The use of a snap allows the lure more freedom of movement. This is especially critical with crankbaits but it’s a

philosophy I’ve adopted for all lures. If I’m after pike or lake trout, I’ll use a leader. What’s Your Line? Line diameter has a profound effect on how deep a lure runs. Heavier test lines are typically larger in diameter and therefore, more water resistant and smaller diameter lines will allow lures to run deeper. When attempting to repeat success, it’s critical that you use the same type and diameter of line. For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com “Depth control is critical when trolling for walleye.” The best set of hands in your boat is your rod holder. I don’t care how good of an angler you are, a rod in a holder will consistently hook more fish. I have countless theories as to why this is but suffice it to say, the rod holder is your best friend in the boat. The trick is to let the rod holder do what it does best. catch fish The best advice I can offer is to be patient. Don’t be in a hurry to pick up the rod when you think a fish has hit your bait.

I want to see that rod pump a couple of times and then double over under constant pressure before I pick it up. Then, when I do pick it up, I just begin reeling, as the fish is well hooked at that point and setting the hook will accomplish nothing other than likely causing you to lose it. D 89 Source: http://www.doksinet The Complete Angler he Barenaked Ladies are famous for their lyrics, “ if I had a million dollars, I’d buy me a ”. Oh, how I can relate! That’s how I feel every time I enter the hallowed aisles of my local fishing store. Appealing to our inner sense of wanting more, bigger, and of course better, the fishing industry continues to quench our never-ending thirst for gear. From hooks to electronics, it can be a dangerous place if we have to answer to our spouses. But do we really need all that gear to be a complete angler? On one hand, we’ve all been on the water, rifling through our tackle bags looking for the ultimate lure. Our fishing partner has one

that’s working like a charm but we just can’t seem to match it. This very scenario keeps us acquiring more terminal tackle for those ‘what if’ scenarios. Even still, most recreational anglers have a relatively small inventory. Think about your own tackle bag or box I’ll bet you have a handful of go-to lures that tend to work most often. So, one has to ask, does the angler with the most toys always win? The right answer is not usually. If you’re a seasoned angler, this serves as a reminder. If you’re a newbie, it’ll reinforce how easy it is to get set up and on the water. In the end, it’s about having the essentials and knowing how to use them. Aside from the thousands of items stocked by our favourite fishing store, to hit the water and catch fish, we only need a careful selection of critical gear items. First things first, you need a rod and reel setup suited to the type of angling you plan to do. Rod blanks have many different classifications, but for our purposes

here in Alberta, they can be broken down into two general categoriesspinning rods and baitcasters. As a rule, I like to bring three rods on each lake fishing trip. One is a shorter vertical jigging rod, the second is a longer casting rod, and the third is a longer and stiffer trolling rod ideally suited to my target species. The challenge is picking the right ones. Consider your options and you quickly realize there are scores of choices. Rod selection should be based on five thingssize and species of fish you plan to target, the type of fishing you plan to do, and the type and size of terminal tackle you plan to use (e.g, vertical jigging, trolling, casting, or any number of other strategies). Rod blanks are categorized T 90 “The complete angler has a reasonable assortment of terminal tackle to accommodate different angling strategies.” by their stiffness and action. From ultra-light for pan-sized fish on up through a progressively heavier or stiffer blank rated up to medium

and heavy, it’s usually a personal choice as to what you prefer for different applications. For example, if you plan to throw crankbaits for walleye or big pike, you may be drawn to a stiffer and longer medium-heavy action casting rod. In comparison, if you are vertical jigging for walleye, you may lean more toward a lighter and shortermore sensitivemedium action spinning rod. Staff at your local fishing store can help you determine which rods are best suited for your application. Reels are a personal choice and can be broken down into the same two general categories, i.e spinning reels and baitcasting reels with several different classifications within each category. Much like shouldering a rifle or shotgun, each has a certain feel but most are designed to be functionally similar. Key considerations are the size of the reel, line weight, and the number of bearings it hasthese in turn translate to fluidity when releasing and retrieving line, and drag. As long as your reel is properly

matched to your rod, your next necessity involves choosing line and getting those reels spooled. Today’s fishing line manufacturers have improved the quality and made our decisions that much more complex, all at the same time. From monofilament to fluorocarbon to braided lineall in a wide range of line weights and diametresagain, selection boils down to application. Sales staff at your local fishing supply retailer can offer advice here. Storage options for tackle and sundry items are many. Some anglers like boxes but the majority have shifted to bags. Clear plastic compartmentalized containers allow for organized angling. Several options can be found at fishing stores. As far as terminal tackle goes, the complete angler will always have a basic inventory of swivels, leaders, weights, bobbers, hooks, lures, and bait in their tackle bag or box. I separate my tackle into containers with hooks and lures best suited for four different categories. One is for jigs Report-A-Poacher – Dial

Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet “Today’s tangle-free nylon mesh and rubber nets are considerably more fish friendly than the old rope-style nets.” “Choose the right rod, reel and line for the species you plan to target and angling strategy you plan to employ.” that include an assortment of colours, different sizes of jig heads from 1/16 oz. up to 1/4 oz, and soft plastic jig tails The second container holds an inventory of crankbaits (i.e, floating, sinking, shallow and deep diving). The third is for spinner rigs and bottom bouncers, and the fourth is for extra hardware like swivels, leaders, weights and bobbers. In the end, you can always fish without a net but having one suitable for the size of fish you’re targeting sure helps. It’s easier on the fish and aids with releasing them if you choose not to keep your catch, or if regulations call for catch-and-release fishing only. Today’s tangle-free rubber nets are considerably more fish

friendly than the old rope-style nets. As far as regulations are concerned, before wetting a line on any water, be sure to familiarize yourself with the regulations specific to that fishery. It is equally important to pick up a suitable tape or other approved device to assist in measuring your catch. Some fisheries have size limits and the only way to accurately assess whether a fish can be kept is with a proper measuring device. The final three necessities every angler must have in their tackle bag or box is a pair of pliers, and either sharp scissors or clippers for cutting fishing line. Stubborn hooks can be difficult to remove without the pliers and clean cuts are invaluable when tying knots or resolving tangles. With these basics in hand, you have enough gear on hand to be a complete angler. If shore fishing is your thing, with a proper licence in hand, you’re all set to go. If you have a boat at your disposal, don’t forget to consult the Canada Coast Guard regulations to

ensure that your vessel is fully equipped with all of the necessary safety gear to ensure regulatory compliance. D For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com 91 Source: http://www.doksinet OVERALL CHAMPION RAINBOW TROUT Wesley Kyle, Stony Plain, Alberta Wesley Kyle of Stony Plain, Alberta is our Rainbow Trout Champion and our 2016 Alberta Angler of the Year. Wesley’s 3025-inch, 12-pound rainbow trout was caught out of Lower Kananaskis Lake near Canmore. Wesley wins a fly-in fishing trip to Namur Lake in northern Alberta courtesy of Namur Lake Lodge. Wesley also wins $300 in spending money and a 1-year subscription to Alberta Outdoorsmen Magazine! CHAMPION WALLEYE Creighton Ross, Cochrane, Alberta Creighton Ross of Cochrane, Alberta is our 2016 Alberta Walleye Champion. Creighton’s walleye was caught out of Lake Newell in southern Alberta, near Brooks. Creighton’s walleye tipped the scales at 9-pounds 13-ounces and measured in at 28.5-inches long Creighton wins $300

and a 1-year subscription to Alberta Outdoorsmen Magazine! NORTERN PIKE No qualifying entry. 92 Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet 2017 RULES 1) Any Alberta resident fishing legally in the public waters of Alberta may enter. “Public waters” means streams, lakes and reservoirs including government stocked ponds, but not private and commercial fish ponds. Each entry will be examined to ensure anglers have obeyed all sportfishing regulations. 2) Contest opens April 1, 2017 and Sports Scene Publications must receive all entries by January 30, 2018. All entries must be filled out completely and accurately. 3) Eligible fish species that may be entered are Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike and Walleye. Anglers must have caught these fish by means of legal angling in Alberta. Catch-and-release of these fish is encouraged For each species category, a prize will be awarded to the angler who caught the fish having the longest total length. 4)

The Grand Prize will be awarded to the angler whose fish won its category and came closest (on a percentage basis) to the length of the current provincial record for that species. 5) An angler may enter up to two fish per species. 6) Each entry must include two photographs of the fish. The first photograph should be of the angler holding his or her fish The second photograph must clearly show the length of the fish with a rigid measuring device touching and clearly showing the length of the fish. All photographs become the property of Sports Scene Publications Inc. and may be reproduced at Sports Scene’s discretion 7) Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged and must be followed where required by regulations. Entries submitted for fish caught and immediately released still require a second photograph illustrating the fish length. However, to avoid harming the fish, it should be returned to the water as soon as possible. 8) If in the opinion of the judges there are not sufficient

entries of suitable quality in a category, no prize will be awarded for that species. 9) If there is a tie in a category where the judges cannot determine a difference between the lengths of two or more entered fish, the judges will determine a winner by evaluating the quality of the photographs of each fish. 10) Sports Scene Publications reserves the right to reject or accept any entry and all decisions are final. 11) All prizes must be accepted as awarded. 2017 ANGLER OF THE YEAR ENTRY FORM Name: Address: Postal Code: Division: Rainbow Name of Lake, River or Stream: Nearest Town or City: Length of Fish: City: Phone: Walleye Girth: N. Pike Weight: MAIL TO: Sports Scene Publications Inc 10450 - 174 Street, Edmonton AB T5S 2G9 For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com The winner in each category will receive a cheque for $300.00 as well as have his or her picture, with their catch, published in next year’s regulations as well as in an issue of the Alberta Outdoorsmen

Magazine. The Grand Prize winner of a fly-in fishing trip with Namur Lake Lodge will be determined by the judging committee. 93 Source: http://www.doksinet Fishing Tips and Tricks rozen minnows are one of the most preferred baits amongst anglers in Alberta. The discerning angler will look the tubs over carefully to get the biggest minnows possible. After all, the bigger the bait, the bigger the fish it catches. Most tubs have clear lids so pay attention when picking out your minnows and look for the big ones. When fishing with frozen minnows, they can often break down on hot days and get soft, making it hard to keep them on a hook. The best way to solve the problem is to hook them through the tail instead of the head. The tail portion of the minnow has more bone and skin than it does flesh and your hook will hold much better with the reverse hookup. Another great trick is to add three tablespoons of pickling salt to your tub of minnows. The salt will dry the bait and prevent it

from breaking down in the heat. Minnows and salt can be put in a jar or tub with some water to make a salt slurry, which will also keep minnows firm F “Adding pickling salt to your minnows will help keep them firm on hot summer days.” and useable for a longer period. This is a great technique for longer fishing trips where you might not have refrigeration. More Leeches Fishing with live bait has many advantages. Movement and scent are the obvious ones, but fish just seem to prefer a fresh meal when available. Leeches work for almost all gamefish but they can be costly at the height of the open-water season. To beat the costs and save a few bucks to put towards more gas and another fishing adventure, try catching your own. Leeches live in many types of wetlands and waterways and can be easily trapped. My favourite leech bait is a fresh piece of liver and the best way to put it to work is to place it in a burlap sack and add a rock the size of a fastball. Tie a rope or piece of

parachute cord to close the top and use the rope to launch your sack into the water. The best places to find concentrations of quality leeches are in dugouts, shallow creeks and wetlands that don’t contain fish. Any fish-bearing waters will see leeches being consumed on a regular basis, thus lowering their availability. I like to tie the rope to an anchor on shore or even to a stand of stout cattails. Leave it overnight and return to check it the next day. It isn’t uncommon to have several hundred leeches in the sack. Make sure to bring a large enough container to transport your bounty home. Leeches can be stored for weeks but you need to change the water regularly and, if keeping for extended periods, you will need to give them food. On fishing day, simply scoop out the leeches you think you’ll use in the day. Cooler jugs three to four litres in size are ideal for a day on the lake. Add a tray of ice cubes to keep the leeches cold and they’ll be more active when you do put

them to work in the warmer lake water. Get To the Fish Use a three-way swivel to replace a bottom bouncer or even a downrigger. A three-way swivel attached to your main line offers plenty of options to get your lure or bait to the fish. Floating crankbaits are great for everything from walleye to trout but often don’t get down 94 Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet “Polarized glasses give the angler an advantage.” “Many fish have hard mouths; without sharp hooks, you can easily lose fish.” to where the fish are. Tie a metre-long length of line that runs from the swivel to your lure. On the third eye of the swivel, tie a 30 to 50-centimetre line and attach a bell weight or walking sinker. You can vary the amount of weight depending on the depth you are fishing. Let your line out until you feel the weight hit the bottom and know your crankbait will be working its action along the lower substrate of your favourite lake. The

three-way technique works well with a trout fly where the length of line running from the fly to the swivel can be lengthened if the water is extremely clear. Much larger weights can be used to target lake trout in deep water, running a spoon or crank off the back end. The more weight you use, the heavier your rod must be, and you’ll need to use a heavier pound test line. If you’re worried about potential snags, make sure to use lighter test line between the swivel and your weight, so if you are forced to break anything off, you’ll only loose a weight and not your lure. right to the point. Long smooth strokes will sharpen the tip of the hook to the point it gets what good anglers call “sticky”. If you’re fishing species like lake trout, you may have to sharpen the hooks after landing a couple of fish. Lakers have a very hard mouth and multiple hook-ups can take the edge off the point of your hook. If you snag the bottom, a submerged timber, or even rocks, make sure to

sharpen your hook before putting it back to work. If you think you can’t sharpen a hook properly, you can always buy an electronic sharpener, where you insert the tip of the hook and press a button. Use the thumbnail test to check the results. Seeing is Believing One of the best things you can do to improve your fishing success is to wear polarized glasses. It allows you to sight fish, where the water is clear enough, removing the glare from the surface of the water so you can clearly see into the depths. Spring pike anglers, trout anglers wading a river, and even walleye anglers can cast to specific fish for targeted results. Polarized glasses will give you an advantage even in deep or turbid water. Being able to see your line where it enters the water and which direction it moves when you are fighting a fish, all add up to increased success, not to mention proper protection for your eyes in sunlight. D Sharpen Your Game One of the biggest reasons anglers lose fish is because

the hooks they use aren’t sharp. Many fish, like walleye, have hard mouths and boney areas that are hard to penetrate. Using a sharp hook will ensure you get proper penetration and hold, no matter what hook you’re using. A good test is to pull the point of your hook down your thumbnail. Be gentle, as you don’t need much pressure to see if the hook is sharp. A properly sharpened hook will grab your nail, where a dull one will scratch it, at best. Sharp hooks mean more fish to the boat. Sharpening a hook is easy with a file, diamond sharpener or grooved steel. Simply run the file or sharpening device up the shank of the hook For fishing information visit mywildalberta.com 95 Source: http://www.doksinet ATVs FISHING LURES FISHING SUPPLIES BAIT / WHOLESALE FISHING SUPPLIES SHOWS BULK LURE MAKING SUPPLIES 96 TOURISM DESTINATION Report-A-Poacher – Dial Toll Free – 1-800-642-3800 Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet Source: http://www.doksinet

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