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General information about bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), a cold-water fish species in Alberta.
Bull trout are classified as Sensitive in the current General Status of Alberta Wild Species report. See:
Bull trout are also classified as Threatened under Alberta's Wildlife Act; protective regulations under this Act that apply to fish species are under development. See information on Species at Risk at:
Alberta's bull trout populations have been assessed under the Fish Sustainability Index, see:
Bull trout are cold-water game fish subject to current Alberta sportfishing regulations.
Because of the bull trout's vulnerability, Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) has implemented a zero possession limit on this fish throughout the province. All bull trout that are caught must be released. For details, see the My Wild Alberta website at:
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