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Home , Athabasca Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Miette River, Sunwapta River

A national park fishing permit is required when angling in national parks in Canada. Provincial fishing licenses are not valid. ATTENTION 1 - 2 cm (BNP) (JNP) OPEN SEASONS - (JNP) Mount Revelstoke and Glacier WATER ENTHUSIASTS (Note: the Athabasca River has three fisheries management zones.) National Parks (MRGNP) New Zealand NIWA Reduced Possession Limits, see reverse Ban on Felt-Soled Wading Boots Zone 1: From upstream Preventing the spread of invasive Quagga Whirling Didymo Year Round Photos: BC Ministry of Environment, Ban on Felt-Soled Wading Boots OPEN SEASONS - Rivers and Streams Ban on Felt-Soled Wading Boots species requires everyone’s support. Mussels Disease Boat Launch Restrictions Year Round . Zone 2: From 12 Mile Bridge (km 22, Hwy 16 East) upstream to Athabasca Falls OPEN SEASONS Fishing OPEN SEASONS April 1 to September 6 and October 30 to March 31 April 1 to September 6 and October 30 to March 31 July 1 to October 31 Year Round , (below Maligne Canyon), , Rocky River, All lakes. CLEAN off all plants, animals and mud from your Preventing invasive mussels from entering From 12 Mile Bridge (km 22, Hwy 16 East) downstream to east - from to east park boundary, including associated Snake Indian River, . Zone 3: watercraft and equipment each time you exit the water waterways is a Parks Canada priority. If they arrive, Regulations backwaters and oxbows. No ice fishing on the Bow River. park boundary, including all side channels, Pocahontas Ponds and CLOSED WATERS and before moving to another water body. July 31 to October 3 removal is next to impossible. other connected wetlands All rivers and streams. May 22 to September 6 Fly fishing only: Maligne River from a point 420 m downstream from the June 1 to September 6 and October 30 to March 31 Invasive Mussels Ghost Lakes (3), reservoir, Two Jack Lake reservoir, Outlet bridge to including that part of Medicine FOR CURRENT INFORMATION DRAIN onto land, all water from bail buckets, Quagga and Zebra mussels are small, fan-shaped, and range from (3) and adjacent inflow streams and beaver ponds. Lake within a 180 m radius of a point in the middle of the Maligne River where parkscanada.gc.ca/revelstoke-fishing ballasts, coolers, live-wells, pumps, motor and bilges. dark brown to white in colour. Just a few mussels can produce July 1 to August 31 it enters Medicine Lake. Kootenay National Park (KNP) parkscanada.gc.ca/glacier-fishing Remove drain plugs. millions of eggs. They are very efficient at filtering nutrients from the All tributaries of the Bow River, except the (see below). July 1 to September 6 water, leaving no food for native species. Dense colonies of mussels All other rivers and streams except closed waters. Catch and Release Only, Ban on Felt-Soled Wading Boots July 1 to October 31 Waterton Lakes National Park (WLNP) can clog water pipes and make the shoreline unuseable because of Cascade River and tributaries above Lake Minnewanka reservoir (excluding OPEN SEASONS - Lakes OPEN SEASONS DRY the watercraft and all gear completely between their sharp shells and odour. closed waters). May 22 to September 6 May 20 to September 5 Ban on Felt-Soled Wading Boots trips. Feel for very small bumps that could be juvenile Current information: July 1 to August 15 Annette Lake, Beaver Lake, Dragon Lake, Long Lake, Lorraine Lake, Moab Cobb Lake, Olive Lake. mussels attached to your equipment. parkscanada.ca/banff-quagga Owen Creek. Lake, Mona Lake, No Name Lake (Hwy 93 south, km 48), , June 15 to October 31 OPEN SEASONS July 1 to October 31 Lakes Three, Four and Five in the Valley of the Five Lakes. Kootenay River, Vermilion River. May 22 to September 6 Whirling Disease Akamina Lake, and Creek, Crandell Lake, Waterton Lakes All other waters except closed waters. May 22 to September 30 Whirling disease is caused by a parasite that causes skeletal July 1 to September 5 (Upper and Middle). Dispose of all fish and fish parts properly, in municipal SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS Maligne Lake, Talbot Lake, Edna Lake. Dog Lake, Kaufmann Lake. garbage - not in or near waterways. deformities of an infected fish’s body or head, usually in young fish, July 1 to October 31 and the tail may appear dark or black. The disease can be spread July 1 to October 31 Motor boats (gas or electric) are allowed on Lake Minnewanka July 1 to October 31 All other waters except closed waters. to other waterbodies through spores in mud. This disease is not Fly fishing only: Medicine Lake. reservoir only. All other waters. harmful to humans or other mammals but can have significant CLOSED WATERS Boating Restrictions CLOSED WATERS July 1 to October 31 FOR CURRENT INFORMATION effects on some fish populations. All other lakes except closed waters. • Sofa Creek, Dungarvan Creek, Maskinonge Lake and Inlet; parkscanada.gc.ca/kootenay-fishing Current Information: Bow River from outlet to Hector Lake inlet; Babel Creek; Johnson • Blakiston/Bauerman creeks and their tributaries; Motorized and trailer-launched watercraft are subject to a 90-day mandatory Lake reservoir and surrounding waters including outflow creek to confluence quarantine in Waterton Lakes National Park, and hand-launched watercraft parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-whirling CLOSED WATERS • North Fork and its tributaries. with Cascade River; Helen Creek; Little Herbert Lake; Marvel Lake; Mystic • Maligne Lake Outlet/Maligne River (the portion including the part of Maligne Yoho National Park (YNP) require a permit. parkscanada.gc.ca/waterton-lakeactivities Lake and outlet downstream to confluence with 40-mile Creek; Outlet Creek; Didymo Lake within a 100 m radius of a point in the middle of the Maligne River SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS Regulations apply for all watercraft launching in Banff National Park including Sawback Lake; Sawback Creek; Rainbow Lake; Elk Lake; Cuthead Creek; where it leaves Maligne Lake, to a point 420 m downstream from the Catch and Release Only, Ban on Felt-Soled Wading Boots • Mandatory 90-day quarantine for all motorized and trailer-launched motorboats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and inflatables. Didymo is a freshwater algae that has the appearance of wet toilet above ; Castleguard River - the upper Maligne Lake Outlet bridge); watercraft. parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-boating paper and the feel of wet cotton wool. It attaches to rocks in streams portion of the river located in the Zone I – Special Preservation Area; Cave • Jacques Lake and Jacques Lake Outlet stream between Jacques Lake and OPEN SEASONS • Special permitting required for all hand-launched watercraft and and can form into large beige to brown mats that completely cover and Basin marsh system; Fish Lakes - the two Fish Lakes nearest campsite Launching without a required permit or inspection is subject to fines up the Rocky River; Year Round the stream bottom, blanketing important fish and plant habitat. equipment used in the water such as fishing and diving gear and personal to $25,000. Mo 18; ; Luellen Lake – outflow stream from fisheries’ boundary Kicking Horse River - downstream from the confluence of Kicking Horse River • Mile 9 (km 15) Lake, Hwy 16 (East); floatation devices. Felt-soled wading boots (banned in mountain national parks) and markers, downstream to the confluence of the outflow stream and Johnston and Yoho River to park boundary. Creek; Marvel Lake - downstream from line formed between fisheries • All streams emptying into Amethyst Lake; • Only use barbless hooks. CheckCheck hiding hiding spotsspots for for invasive invasive species species other water gear are a common way for didymo to spread. Clean and Mountain National Parks boundary markers to confluence of Marvel and Bryant creeks; all tributaries • That part of Amethyst Lake situated within a 180 m radius from a point in May 22 to September 6 drain your equipment well, and let dry for at least 48 hours before the middle of the outlet stream from the southeast end of Amethyst Lake; McArthur, Ottertail, Summit, Sink and Wapta Lakes. FOR CURRENT INFORMATION using it again. in and British Columbia and associated lakes in the Clearwater and systems, excluding parkscanada.gc.ca/waterton-fishing Isabella Lake. • That part of the situated between Amethyst Lake and a point July 15 to October 31 April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022 400 m downstream from Amethyst Lake; North bay of Lake O’Hara and Cataract Brook for 1.6 km downstream from FOR CURRENT INFORMATION • Osprey Lake; Lake O’Hara. parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-fishing • The outlet stream from Moab Lake to its junction with the , Ballast Tank July 1 to October 31 including that part of Moab Lake situated within a 180 m radius of a point All other waters except closed waters. Photo: Kahli Hindmarsh in the middle of the outlet stream where it leaves Moab Lake; Report It! Waterfowl Lakes, Banff National Park Également offert en français. • The outlet stream from Beaver Lake to its junction with Maligne Lake Road CLOSED WATERS: Yoho Pond Dock Prop Report all sightings of invasive species: Anchor lines Hull Hitch Bait Trailer Live Motor FOR CURRENT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT INFORMATION bucket Rollers wells 403-762-1470 or 1-855-336-BOAT (2628) Bunks Axel Bilge parkscanada.gc.ca/jasperfishing parkscanada.gc.ca/yoho-fishing HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR CATCH R61-23E-PDF Canada National Parks Act Fish Consumption Advisory HELP RELEASED FISH Catch and Possession Limits General Fishing Regulations (Mercury) Mountain Parks 9 SURVIVE Possession limits for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks IT IS UNLAWFUL TO: Mercury is a toxin that can affect human health. It can come from natural TIPS Give a released fish the best chance for reduced to zero except for Lake Minnewanka lake trout. Black spots, light background sources (e.g. soils and sediments) or be transported to the parks (e.g., survival by following these suggestions: The possession limit is zero for many native species. You • Fish without a valid national park fishing permit in your through the atmosphere) and can then concentrate in top predators. Fish Cutthroat Trout - Rainbow Trout - Kokanee Salmon - immediate possession. must correctly identify your catch. If you are not sure, release tested in some park waters have elevated mercury levels. Parks Canada, in 1. Minimize the time you play a fish. A fish played too long may not spots more numerous NO distinct black spots • Fish with or possess within 100 metres of park waters the survive even if released. Always bring fish up from depth slowly. Fish it immediately. black spots from consultation with Health Canada, has established consumption guidelines towards tail head to tail on side following: brought up too quickly will rupture their air bladders and die. and precautionary consumption advice (where no mercury data exist) for SPECIES LIMIT - natural bait and chemical attractants; women of reproductive age and children (Table 1). 2. Keep the fish in the water at all times when handling and releasing. - any lead tackle (sinkers, jigs, lures and flies) under 50 grams; Lake trout from Lake Minnewanka reservoir, BNP 2 3. Handle the fish with bare, wet hands. Keep fingers away from the - lures with more than 2 gang hooks; TABLE 1: Women Of Children gills and do not squeeze to avoid injuring the fish. All other species: BNP, YNP, KNP 0 red slash - a line capable of catching more than one fish at one time. Reproductive Under 15 under Consumption Guidelines Age Years 4. Remove the hook gently with needle-nosed pliers. If the hook is Arctic grayling, rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, lake 2 • Fish with more than one line at a time. lower jaw red band may be trout, northern pike, mountain whitefish, lake whitefish: JNP, Note: red band may be present. present on the sides # of 113 g # of 70 g deep, cut the leader rather than pulling the hook out. The hook will Use red slash for proper identification. • Fish closed waters. MRGNP, WLNP Females and males: red bodies during fall spawn, with (4 oz.) (2.5 oz.) decompose in time. Note: use lack of red slash under jaw for proper identification. • Leave a fishing line unattended. green or black heads. Silvery bodies for remainder of the year. LAKE SPECIES servings* servings* 5. Continue to hold the fish in the water, gently moving it back and Lake and mountain whitefish from , JNP 0 • Fish from 2 hours after sunset to one hour before sunrise. forth. This moves water past the gills and will help revive it. For Patricia and Lake Trout 4/month 3/month Cutthroat trout: JNP, *WLNP 2 Arctic Grayling - • Sell, trade or barter any fish caught. flowing waters, face the fish upstream. When the fish begins to Brown Trout - Sassenach - JNP • Place or transfer any fish or fish eggs between any park struggle, let it go. * WLNP - Exceptions with zero (0) limit: Belly River and 0 very large and black, diamond-shaped Waterton Lakes Waterton River and their tributaries, Upper, Middle, and square-cut tail large spots on head colourful dorsal fin spots along sides waters. 6. If the fish is bleeding excessively, it will likely not survive if released. Lower Waterton Lakes, Goat Lake • Place any food for fish in park waters. Kill it and include as part of your catch if permitted. Release all zero- Waterton Lakes Lake Whitefish 4/month 3/month Cutthroat trout: all other parks 0 • Harass fish by throwing objects or impeding their movements possession species. Kokanee salmon: MRGNP 2 • When fishing in park waters that allow possession (see Catch Precautionary Game fish - 4/month 3/month 7. The use of barbless hooks is recommended to make release easier. and Possession Limits), it is unlawful to: Hooks can be made barbless by flattening the barb with needle- consumption advice general Kokanee salmon: all other parks 0 Anglers are responsible for distinguishing one fish - possess more than 2 game fish at one time; for all other Park nosed pliers. Bull trout: all parks 0 dark spots species from another. If you are unsure, release it. - continue fishing on any day after having caught and Waters large 8. Single hooks are recommended to release fish more easily. with large halos scales retained the maximum daily catch and possession limit; All species not mentioned above 0 9. Angling for trout in waters exceeding 18°C reduces the ability of - allow your catch to spoil or to be wasted. * A 100 g serving is approximately the size of a deck of standard these fish to survive the ‘catch and release’ process. Maximum daily catch and possession limit 2 playing cards. No black spots on body Wildlife Watch. Report suspicious activities. (If a fish has been filleted, two fillets will be considered one fish.) Bull Trout - Brook Trout - Lake Trout - Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, Waterton Lakes: NO black worm-like mottling on 1-888-927-3367 DEFINITIONS tail slightly spots back and dorsal fin deeply forked tail worm-like mottling Check Your Tackle Box! forked tail nearly square Jasper, Mount Revelstoke, Glacier: Natural bait ban: you can only use lures made of feathers, Some fishing tackle and baits are not allowed near or within 1-877-852-3100 fibre, rubber, wood, metal or plastic. No edible material (plant national park waters. (Refer to the Canada National Parks Act, or animal products), scented lures or chemical attractants are General Fishing Regulations section in this brochure.) permitted. white this includes a hook the barbs of which are white leading leading edge, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbless hook: pale yellow spots on back, red red spots irregular white spots, edge on lower fins, with blue halos black line pressed against the shaft of the hook so that the barbs are not Fishing Permits or orange spots on side NO black line white leading edge, none red or orange Banff National Park: 403-762-1550 functional. often present on fins email: [email protected] Anyone under the age of 16 may fish in the national parks without Fly fishing only: means only artificial flies may be used. a permit if accompanied by a national park fishing permit holder Yoho, Kootenay National Parks: 250-343-6108 16 years of age or older. However, their catch is then included Other email: [email protected] Artificial fly: a single or double hook on a common shank, within the permit holder’s daily limit. A valid national park pass is Jasper National Park: 780-852-6176 dressed with silk, tinsel, wood, fur, feathers or other materials also required when fishing in the mountain national parks. Northern Pike - Mountain Whitefish - Lake Whitefish - (no lead), or any combination thereof without a spinning device, large irregular email: [email protected] dorsal fin spots in rows whether attached to the hook or line. near tail deeply forked tail large scales Waterton Lakes National Park: 403-859-2224 deeply forked tail email: [email protected] Tributary: any water course which flows into another body of water. This includes a tributary of a tributary. Lakes are NOTE: This brochure is NOT a complete Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks: excluded unless otherwise specified. listing of National Parks Fishing Regulations and 250-837-7500 has no legal status. For a complete listing go to: Trout: for the purposes of this summary, the word trout laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/ small mouth email: [email protected] Photo: Bob Covey small mouth includes char species. C.R.C.,_c._1120/index.html duck-like jaw below pointed snout below rounded snout

Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park Karl Geist Credit: