Below is a brief listing of some of the regulations that affect sportfishing in Alberta. The official acts and regulations should be consulted to interpret and apply the law. For electronic copies of these documents, visit the following:

Government of Canada – Department of Justice:

Government of Alberta – Alberta Queen’s Printer:

Important: Copyright and Disclaimer

Copyright in Alberta's Statutes and Regulations, whether in print or electronic format, belong to the Province of Alberta. No person may reproduce copies of Alberta Statutes and Regulations for any purpose without the prior consent of the Alberta Queen’s Printer.

The official Statutes and Regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpreting and applying the law.

Official copies of Alberta legislation are available in print and electronic format from:

Queen’s Printer Bookstore
Main Floor, Park Plaza
10611 98 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5K 2P7

Call toll free in Alberta: 310-0000
Tel: (780) 427-4952
Fax: (780) 452-0668
Queen’s Printer Bookstore
602, 620 - 7th Avenue SW
John J. Bowlen Building
Calgary AB T2P 0Y8

Call toll free in Alberta: 310-0000
Tel: (403) 297-6251
Fax: (403) 297-8450

Learn more about Alberta Sportfishing Regulations:

Updated: May 18, 2011