COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
- Public health restrictions: Alberta entered Step 2 on March 1.
- Book your vaccine: Albertans 5+ can get it now. Get third dose when eligible.
COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Changes to fisheries management policies, regulations and decisions get direct input from Albertans through public engagements.
Alberta’s waters are home to a diversity of fish that offer healthy food and outdoor experiences for recreational users and Indigenous peoples.
In Alberta, there are a variety of fishing opportunities to meet the needs of a diversity of anglers. Fisheries are managed with the needs of multiple stakeholders in mind, including Indigenous Peoples, recreational fishers and even some competitive fishing events.
Albertans are engaged in deciding which management objective is set for a fishery (fishing regions in the province). In some cases where fish populations are depleted or at high risk for long-term sustainability, a recovery objective is set with appropriate actions, possibly even temporary fishing closures.
The Alberta government is committed to open dialogue on fisheries management through the use of science-based information and involving Albertans in fisheries management decisions.
Alberta’s fisheries offer benefits for all Albertans to enjoy. These include:
Learn about how we manage fish populations in Alberta
Native trout populations across the east slopes of Alberta have experienced severe declines in population size and distribution. The Government of Alberta is focused on ensuring progress is made towards recovering these species by addressing key threats on the ground.
Learn about the programs and opportunities to protect native species.
Albertans share responsibility to ensure aquatic habitats can support healthy fish populations. Reducing our impact on waters and shorelines by not damaging or polluting these areas and leaving nothing behind helps keep them healthy habitats for fish.
Learn about the actions to take while recreating outdoors.
Anglers can support successful fisheries management by following fishing rules and avoiding unintentional harm to fish. If you are interested in fishing in Alberta, learn more about:
Ongoing
Ministry of Environment and Parks
There are no active engagements at this time.
We are grateful to all those who have provided feedback through surveys, meetings and open houses, and ongoing efforts with us. Learn more about previous fisheries management engagements:
Last updated: February 7, 2022