Canadian Heritage Patrimoine canadien Parks Canada Parcs Canada Lake OPEN SEASONS, CLOSED WATERS Marv and SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS fishe FISHING Brya MOUNT REVELSTOKE AND BANFF NATIONAL PARK (BNP) REGULATIONS GLACIER NATIONAL PARKS JAS (MRGNP) OPEN SEASONS SUMMARY Year Round OPE SUMMARY OPEN SEASONS Bow - from Bow Lake outlet (southeast end of lake Year Mountain National Parks in July 1 to Nov. 1 at trail crossing) to east park boundary, including associ- Atha All waters, except and streams. ated backwaters and oxbows. Rive & British Columbia CLOSED WATERS - Year Round May 22 to Sept. 6 Mali All rivers and streams. Copper Lake, Pilot Lake, Kingfisher Lake, Two Jack Lake, May April 1, 1999 - March 31, 2000 Ghost Lake, , Johnson Lake and adja- Rang cent inflow stream and beaver ponds. Beav YOHO NATIONAL PARK (YNP) Vermilion Lakes (3) and their connecting streams and bea- Lake National park fishing permits are mandatory in OPEN SEASONS ver ponds. Lake Canada’s national parks. They are available at park July 1 to Sept. 6 Lorr Year Round information, administration, campground, and war- All tributaries of the . 93A) Kicking Horse River: downstream from the confluence den offices. Some tackle shops and boat rentals also July 1 to Oct. 31 Thir of Kicking Horse River and Yoho River to the park carry them. The cost of a mountain national parks Cascade River, its tributaries and associated lakes above July boundary. fishing permit is $13.00 for an annual permit and Lake Minnewanka. (see definitions) Fly f May 22 to Sept. 6 $6.00 for a 7-day permit. July 8 to Oct. 31 July McArthur Lake, Sink Lake, Summit Lake, Wapta Lake. Marvel Lake, Owl Lake, Gloria Lake, Terrapin Lake, Leman Fly f Provincial regulations and permits are not valid July 15 to Oct. 31 Lake, Spray River and associated tributaries above the and inside national parks. North bay of Lake O’Hara and Cataract Brook for 1.6 Spray Reservoir. with km downstream from Lake O’Hara. July 1 to Oct. 31 Mali July 1 to Oct. 31 All other waters except closed waters. of M All other waters. midd SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS Lake KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK Possession limit of 1 trout on Johnson Lake and adjacent July (KNP) inflow stream and beaver ponds. All o No ice fishing on the Bow River. OPEN SEASONS Motor boats allowed on Lake Minnewanka only. SPE May 22 to Sept. 6 CLOSED WATERS - Year Round Moto Cobb Lake, Olive Lake. Forty Mile Creek -the vicinity of the water intake reser- CLO GO BARBLESS June 12 to Oct. 31 voir. Ospr Kootenay River, Vermilion River. Fish Lakes - the two Fish Lakes nearest campsite “Mo 18”. Cabi The mountain national parks are con- July 1 to Sept. 6 All tributaries and associated lakes in the Clearwater and All s sidering allowing only barbless hooks Kaufmann Lake, Dog Lake. Siffleur River systems, excluding Isabella Lake. The in park waters in the year 2000. We want July 1 to Oct. 31 Cave & Basin marsh system. dius to know what you think. Read more All other waters. Castleguard River - that upper portion of the river located east about it on the other side. in the Zone I - Special Preservation Area. The SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS Luellen Lake - outflow stream from fisheries’ boundary Lake Kootenay and Vermilion Rivers: trout and char mini- markers, downstream to the confluence of the outflow The mum size limit 30 cm. stream and Johnston Creek. the W Lake Agnes. situated within a 180 m radius from a midpoint on the Marvel Lake- downstream from line formed between outlet stream where it leaves Moab Lake. Mountain National Parks fisheries’ boundary markers to confluence of Marvel and The outlet stream from Beaver Lake to its junction with General Fishing Regulations Bryant Creeks. Maligne Lake Road. When angling, it is unlawful to: CONSUMPTION NOTICE ( and tribu- • Fish without a national park fishing permit. JASPER NATIONAL PARK (JNP) taries) • Fish with or possess within 100 m of park waters the following: Mountain Whitefish - do not eat more than one meal of OPEN SEASONS - Bait (except Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National these fish per week. These fish may be contaminated with Parks, and in Waterton Lakes National Park–see Spe- f lake Year Round the industrial contaminants dioxin or furan as a result of cial Restrictions); ssoci- Athabasca River, Miette River, Snaring River, Sunwapta river pollution taking place downstream of the park - chemical attractants; River, Talbot Lake, Mile 9 Lake (Highway 16 east), boundary. - lead sinkers, jigs or lures under 50 grams; Maligne River below Maligne Canyon. - lures with more than 2 gang hooks; Lake, May 22 to Sept. 6 WATERTON LAKES - a line capable of catching more than one fish at one adja- Ranger Creek, Rocky River, Lake Annette, Maligne Lake, NATIONAL PARK (WLNP) time. Beaver Lake, Mile 14 Lake (Highway 16 east), Dragon • Fish with more than one line at a time d bea- Lake, First Trefoil Lake, Moab Lake, Jacques Lake, Mona OPEN SEASONS • Fish closed waters. Lake, Long Lake, Lower Colefair Lake, Pyramid Lake, Year Round • Possess more than 2 game fish at one time . Lorraine Lake, Virl Lake, Mile 16 1/2 Lake (Highway The Dardanelles, Knights (Lower Waterton) Lake, • Continue to fish on any day after having caught and 93A), No Name Lake (Highway 93 south, km 48) Waterton River, Maskinonge Lake. retained the aggregate daily possession limit. Third, Fourth, Fifth Lakes in Valley of the Five Lakes. • Leave fishing line unattended. May 22 to Sept. 6 • Fish from 2 hours after sunset to one hour before sun- bove July 1 to Oct. 31 Waterton Lakes (Upper and Middle), Crandell Lake, rise. Fly fishing only: Medicine Lake. Cameron Lake and Creek, Akamina Lake. • Allow your catch to spoil or be wasted. July 31 to Oct. 3 July 1 to Aug. 31 • Sell, trade or barter any fish caught. eman Fly fishing only: Maligne River, between Maligne Lake Blakiston (Pass) Creek and tributaries. • Place live fish or fish eggs in any park water or transer e the and Medicine Lake including that part of Maligne Lake July 1 to Oct. 31 them between bodies of water inside (or outside) the within a 100 m radius of a point in the middle of the All other waters except closed waters. park. Maligne River where it leaves Maligne Lake and that part • Place any food for fish in park waters. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS of Medicine Lake within a 180 m radius of a point in the Attention Boaters: Bait ban in effect: Waterton River and tributaries, Belly middle of the Maligne River where it enters Medicine • You can only use motor-powered boats where allowed. River and tributaries (excluding Upper and Middle Lake. • Be familiar with the new safe boating regulations that acent July 1 to Oct. 31 Waterton Lakes, Cameron Lake and Creek, and back- come into effect spring 1999. All other waters except closed waters. country lakes). Motor boats allowed on Middle and Upper Waterton DEFINITIONS: SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS Lakes only. Artificial fly: this is a single or double hook on a com- Motor boats allowed on Pyramid Lake only. CLOSED WATERS - Year Round mon shank, dressed with silk, tinsel, wood, fur, feathers or other materials, or any combination thereof without a reser- CLOSED WATERS - Year Round North Fork Belly River and its tributaries. spinning device whether attached to the hook or line. Osprey Lake. o 18”. Cabin Lake and stream emptying into Cabin Lake. CLEAN OUT YOUR TACKLE BOX BEFORE Bait Ban: where a bait ban is in effect you can only use r and All streams emptying into Amethyst Lake. YOU GET TO THE PARK! lures made of feathers, fibre, rubber, wood, metal or plas- tic. No edible material, scented lures or chemical attract- The area of Amethyst Lake situated within a 180 m ra- Please read these regulations. Some fishing tackle ants are permitted. dius from a midpoint on the outlet stream from the south- and baits are not allowed near national park wa- cated Fly Fishing Only: means artificial flies only may be used. east end of Amethyst Lake. ters. If you routinely use any of the items mentioned The area of Astoria River situated between Amethyst while fishing outside the national parks, be sure you Tributary: any water course which flows into another ndary Lake and 400 m downstream from Amethyst Lake. leave them at home. We suggest you set up a sepa- body of water. This includes a tributary to a tributary. tflow The outlet stream from Moab Lake to its junction with rate park tackle box to avoid mistakes! Lakes are excluded unless otherwise specified. the Whirlpool River, including the area of Moab Lake HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR CATCH

TROUT: dark spots, light background Arctic Grayling - spawning period: May - June OTHER: * CREDIT: Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans WLNP Cutthroat Trout - spawning period: May - July Northern Pike - spawning period: April - May

BNP, JNP, KNP, YNP, WLNP, MRGNP very large black, diamond-shaped

and colorful ➛ spots along sides JNP, WLNP spots more numerous dorsal fin ➛ large irregular towards tail dorsal fin ➛ ➛ near tail spots in rows

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red➛ slash under duck-like jaw note: red band may be present. Use spotting lower jaw CHARS: light spots on darker body pattern for proper identification. Mountain Whitefish - spawning period: Sept. - Nov. BNP: zero possession CHARS:

Bull Trout light - spotsspawning on darker period: body Sept. - Nov. BNP, JNP, KNP, YNP, WLNP

BNP, JNP, KNP, YNP, WLNP, MRGNP Rainbow Trout - spawning period: May - July ➛ ➛ large scales

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tail ➛ forked black spots from HO head to tail A fis lessl small mouth ➛

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Brook Trout - spawning period: Sept. - Oct.

2. Brown Trout - spawning period: Oct. - Dec. BNP, JNP, KNP, YNP, WLNP, MRGNP Be

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Ra ➛ ➛ ➛ white leading fis red spots dark spots edge, black It is the responsibility of the angler to be able with blue halos line M with large halos to distinguish one fish species from another. 5. Co Kokanee Salmon - spawning period: Sept. - Oct. Lake Trout - spawning period: Sept. - Oct. ba

KNP BNP, JNP, YNP, WLNP he deeply forked tail worm-like➛ mottling W NO distinct black WILDLIFE WATCH spots on side Report Suspicious Activities 6. If Call Toll Free lea 1-888-WARDENS 7. Th (1-888-927-3367) lea long➛ th anal fin 8. Sin brilliant red during fall spawning, silvery the remainder of the year ➛ irregular white spots, white leading edge none red or orange PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER ea ALL: zero possession often present on fins ➛ FISH CLEANING AND DISPOSAL MAXIMUM CATCH AND MORE THAN JUST FISH ... POSSESSION LIMITS Improper disposal of entrails may attract bears and en- As everyone who fishes knows, if you want to see variety danger park visitors. Please use fish cleaning and disposal in the mountains, look in and around water. Under the sur- Species: Limit: facilities where provided. If not available, please dispose face, there’s a host of invertebrates – plankton, larval in- Oceans of entrails by puncturing the swim bladder (this allows Cutthroat trout (Banff only) 0 sects, and snails crawling across the mud, the rocks, and entrails to sink) and deposit into deep water, using a boat Bull trout 0 the plants. Along the shoreline, animal trails lead to the if available. Always clean your catch well away (300 me- water and birds forage in the willows. More than almost Kokanee salmon 0 tres) from campsites, picnic sites, docks or other facilities. anywhere else in the mountains, the places you fish are All species not mentioned below 0 LITTER rich in the diversity of life–special places within special Cutthroat trout (all other mountain parks) 2 places. All other species: Arctic grayling, Discarded monofilament line, lures and packaging poses rainbow trout, brown trout, brook a threat to park wildlife and is unsightly. If you packed it Ultimately, the quality of the nearby land and the quality trout, lake trout, northern pike, in - please pack it out. Picking up litter you find while of the streams’ vitality are closely related, and we must aw mountain whitefish, lake whitefish 2 fishing will help to keep the parks clean. treat these areas with care. Parks Canada’s aquatic man- agement programme aims to keep a watchful eye on all All species of fish in aggregate 2 Nov. FISH MANAGEMENT CONCERNS IN types of human use near the water, whether it be a road, a • If a fish has been filleted, two fillets will be THE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARKS railroad, a campground, or a trail. We appreciate anglers’ considered one fish. help in keeping these places special. WHIRLING DISEASE HOW TO RELEASE FISH Whirling disease is caused by a microscopic parasite A SPECIAL THANK-YOU which attacks the cartilage of young trout and salmon. The mountain national parks thank the following retailers A fish that appears unharmed may not survive if care- It is named for the erratic, tail-chasing or “whirling” be- who return their fishing commissions: Castle Mountain Vil- lessly handled. The following suggestions will insure that haviour displayed by some young fish infected with the lage, Esso Plus - Canmore, Monod’s, Num Ti Jah Lodge, a released fish has the best chance for survival. parasite. Although the parasite may not kill fish directly, Rusticana Grocery, Saskatchewan Crossing, Standish Hard- 1. Minimize the time you play a fish. A fish played too it makes them more vulnerable to disease and environ- ware, The Trail Rider, and Wilson Sports. The Friends of long may not survive even if released. (Remember to mental distress, both of which can cause death. Infected Banff National Park and the Trout Unlimited Canada - always bring fish up from depth slowly. Fish brought fish can transfer the disease to new locations. Mud is the Calgary Chapter also provided financial assistance. These up too quickly will rupture their air bladders and die.) medium for the parasite’s host, the tubifex worm. Infec- funds help support DNA research on various fish 2. Be gentle, keeping the fish in the water at all times when tious spores can exist in the mud for up to 30 years. populations to establish benchmark lakes in the parks. handling and releasing. Whirling disease poses no direct threat to humans. 3. Handle the fish with bare, wet hands. Keep fingers away BARBLESS HOOKS ONLY from the gills and do not squeeze; this may cause inter- Although whirling disease has not been reported any- The mountain national parks are considering a regulation nal injury, gill or scale damage. where in Canada, is has been implicated in the signifi- change in the year 2000 requiring the use of barbless hooks. 4. Remove the hook gently with needle-nosed pliers. cant decline of wild trout populations in Montana, Utah The goal is to reduce the amount of time a fish is handled Rather than pulling the hook out of a deeply hooked and Colorado. The disease is a concern for park manag- before being returned to the water. Many anglers find it fish cut the leader. The hook will decompose in time. ers because native trout species in Canadian national faster and easier to release fish unharmed when they use Most fish survive with hooks in them. parks could be adversely affected. barbless hooks. A decision on this will be made in the fall 5. Continue to hold the fish in the water, gently moving it of 1999. We want to know what you think on this issue back and forth. This moves water past the gills and will To reduce the risk of introducing whirling disease to Ca- and/ or any other angling concerns you may have. Please help revive it. For flowing waters, face the fish upstream. nadian waters, anglers, fishing guides and boating en- contact Ward Hughson, Aquatic Specialist, Jasper National When the fish begins to struggle, let it go. thusiasts are asked to take the following precautions: Park, P.O. Box 10 Jasper, Alberta T0E 1E0. Thank you. 6. If the fish is bleeding, it will likely not survive if re- • wash mud off all boats, trailers, waders and boots used leased. Kill it and include as part of your catch. outside Canada. NOTE: This brochure is neither a legal document nor 7. The use of barbless hooks is recommended to make re- • do not transfer fish or water from one water body to a complete listing of angling regulations. It is a sum- lease easier. Hooks can be made barbless by flattening another - fish dead or alive can contain parasite spores mary of the Parks Canada regulations, published to as- the barb with needle-nosed pliers. • fish offal, particularly head and bones, should be dis- sist anglers to understand the rules of angling. Details 8. Single hooks are recommended to help release fish more posed of in dry garbage destined for collection, and of the regulations may be obtained from the nearest easily. warden or park administration office. should not enter natural water systems.