Salvage Fishing Licence

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A salvage fishery is taking place at Carolside Reservoir near Hanna, Alberta, to harvest resources that would otherwise be lost due to low water levels in the reservoir.

Carolside Salvage Fishery – Access Notice – Jan 8, 2013 (1 pages)
Carolside Salvage Standards & Guidelines – Jan 15, 2013 (2 pages)
Carolside Salvage Fishing Catch Summary Form– Jan 15, 2013 (1 pages)
Carolside Reservoir Map– Jan 18, 2013 (1 page)

Carolside Reservoir is draining because of a malfunctioning outlet gate stuck in the open position. The volume of water remaining in the reservoir is too low to allow fish to survive over winter.

Participants in the fishery are advised there is no access to the reservoir across the dam. Participants are also advised to stay at least 100 metres from any construction equipment on the site, and to remain at least 100 metres upstream of the coffer dam.

Fish species in the reservoir include:

Northern Pike
Yellow Perch
Walleye
Longnose Sucker
White Sucker
Minnow

Salvage Fishing Licence Available Jan 14 - Feb 28, 2013

The salvage fishery is open to all residents of Canada, January 14 – February 28, 2013:

Cost of the license is $5, plus GST, for all eligible residents under the age of 65
Licenses are free to residents over the age of 65 years
Certain conditions apply to the fishery, including allowable methods and prohibitions against selling any fish caught.

Buy a Salvage Fishing Licence

Anglers can participate by acquiring a salvage fishing license from any Fish and Wildlife office in Alberta. To find an office near you, visit the Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) website at:

Fish & Wildlife Office Contacts

Updated: Jan 22, 2013