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Last Update/Review: November 23, 2006

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Welcome to Alberta's adventures in sportfishing. From the clear-water lakes of the north, through the streams and lakes of the mountains, to the rivers and lakes of the parkland and prairie, Alberta is blessed with a wide variety of fishing opportunities.

This site is designed to help you plan your Alberta fishing trip.

  • If you are interested in fishing a specific game fish, click the Game Fish button in the left frame.
  • If you are interested in fishing a specific area in Alberta, click the Fish Management Zones button.
  • Click Licences and Fees for a summary of the licences required, including where to purchase licences.
  • Regulations provides a brief summary of some of the fishing rules in the province.
  • Fish Identification takes you to a site where you can learn how to identify Alberta's sport fish and take a quiz to test your knowledge.
  • Fishing News provides you with the latest news on fishing issues and programs in Alberta.
  • Click Management Issues for information about how Alberta fisheries are managed.
  • Catch & Release describes when and how this important management tool should be used.
Need a licence? Go to our list of licence issuers.

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