Alberta Sport Fishing
Alberta Forestry and Parks (Hunting and Fishing Branch) — MyWildAlberta / AlbertaRELM
Licence fees
| Resident annual | $30.00 CAD |
| Non-resident annual | $87.00 CAD |
Source: Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations 2026 (albertaregulations.ca / mywildalberta.ca). Licence year Apr 1, 2026–Mar 31, 2027. Fees before 5% GST. A valid WiN is required before purchase ($10 + GST one-time). (2026). Fees exclude provincial tax; U.S. visitors are non-residents.
Target species
WalleyeNorthern PikeLake TroutRainbow TroutBrook TroutCutthroat TroutArctic GraylingMountain Whitefish
Size & bag limits
| Species | Min size | Bag limit | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | — | verify locally | Alberta uses watershed-specific limits and a Walleye Special Harvest Licence (Class A/B/C) with quotas/tags in some waters. |
| Northern Pike | — | verify locally | Slot and possession limits vary by water (e.g. protected-slot lakes). Verify the water. |
| All sport fish | — | verify locally | General limits apply per water; bait, gear, and season rules change by watershed. See the 2026 guide. |
Alberta annual sportfishing: resident (16–64) $30, Canadian non-resident $62, outside-Canada $87, before 5% GST. Residents under 16 and 65+ do not need a licence; a WiN (Wildlife Identification Number) is required before purchase. Crown copyright: aggregated with attribution only.
Informational only, not legal advice. Canadian Crown copyright differs from 17 U.S.C. §105; confirm all fees, seasons, and closures with the provincial/territorial agency before fishing.