The Alberta Fish and Game Association has altered the rules that have been in place on 13 lakes since 1996. Previously only catch and release fishing was allowed.
In order to manage the number of fish harvested a draw system has been put in place which will allow anglers to begin keeping specified fish from the lakes beginning May 15. (Many other waters are open for fishing April 1st.) The results of the draw are to be released May 8th. Anglers can apply to the draw indicating their choice of up to 3 lakes, a species, and a size range. Apply for the draw at: www.albertarelm.com/licensing.page
The Alberta lakes being re-opened for Catch n Keep fishing are:
- Bourque Lake – Walleye
- Hilda Lake – Walleye
- Pine Coulee Reservoir – Walleye
- Burnstick Lake – Walleye
- Gleniffer Reservoir – Walleye
- Gull Lake – Walleye
- Lac Bellevue – Walleye
- Lac La Biche – Walleye
- Manatokan – Pike
- Bangs Lake – Pike
- Pine Coulee Reservoir – Pike
- Magee Lake – Pike
- Strubel Lake – Yellow Perch
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