Daily catch limits, open seasons, and zone rules for Alberta — all in one place, and all available offline in the TrueNorthAngler fishing app.
Planning a fishing trip in Alberta? This page gives you the general limits and open seasons from the 2026 Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations. For zone-by-zone rules, special regulations, and real-time updates, use the TrueNorthAngler app — every Alberta zone's rules are stored offline on your phone.
Planning a trip to a specific lake or river? We have detailed guides with species, seasons, tips, and why each water is special:
These are the general limits and seasons from the 2026 Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations. Zone-specific rules may apply — always confirm on the water with the TrueNorthAngler app, which keeps every zone's rules offline on your phone.
| Species | Daily limit | Open season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 3 | Year-round (lakes); May 15–Mar 31 (PP2 streams) |
| Northern Pike | 3 | Year-round (lakes); Jun 1–Oct 31 (NB streams) |
| Lake Trout | 3 | May 15 |
| Rainbow Trout | 5 | Year-round |
| Brown Trout | 2 | Year-round |
| Cutthroat Trout | 2 | Year-round |
| Bull Trout | 0 | Year-round |
| Brook Trout | 5 | Year-round |
| Mountain Whitefish | 5 | Year-round (ES rivers Apr 1–Oct 31) |
| Yellow Perch | 15 | Year-round |
| Goldeye | 10 | Year-round |
| Lake Whitefish | 10 | Year-round (lakes); Jun 1–Oct 31 (NB streams) |
| Arctic Grayling | 0 | Year-round |
| Burbot | 10 | Year-round (lakes); Jun 1–Oct 31 (NB streams) |
| Lake Sturgeon | 0 | Year-round |
Learn to identify, find, and catch each species with our in-depth guides — including the best baits for every weather condition:
Yes — anyone 18 to 64 needs a recreational fishing licence to fish in Alberta. Licences are issued by the Alberta Environment and Parks. You can carry your licence digitally in the TrueNorthAngler app's licence wallet — no more scrambling for paper when the warden shows up. See our full guide: Canadian fishing licences explained.
Every Alberta fishing zone's limits, seasons, and special regulations — searchable, offline, on your phone.
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