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There are a lot of regulations surrounding fishing in the Parks
and if you do plan to fish you must get a separate Parks fishing
license which replaces any other provincial fishing license that
you possess. The cost is only $13.00 CAD and a summary of the
regulations will be handed to you when you get your license. Generally,
the cost for a basic sport fishing licence in the Province of
Alberta is $18.00 CAD/year for Alberta residents, and $36.00 CAD/year
for non-residents.
National
Park Fishing Licence |
| under 16 accommpanied
by an adult |
free |
| annual |
$13.00 |
| 4 day |
$7.00 |
The
licence can be obtained at any National Park visitor centre.NB: Since
1996, the use of lead sinkers and jigs is strictly forbidden.
This new regulation helps to ensure the preservation of our Parks
wilderness. Safer fishing tackle can be obtained in the form of
tin, bismuth, steel, or special putty, that are not poisonous
to birds. The Problem: Every year in Canada, loons and other water birds die needlessly
of lead poisoning. They get lead poisoning by eating lead fishing
sinkers or jigs. Possession
of open containers of alcohol is illegal outside of your domicile,
or bar or restaurant premises
All persons sportfishing in Alberta are required to hold a Sportfishing
Licence. Fishing in the Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke
and Waterton Lakes National Parks requires a National Park fishing
licence but not a provincial one. In addition to the Sportfishing
Licence, a special licence is also required for Sturgeon Sportfishing.
The following table lists the fees for sportfishing licences
in
the province of Alberta . Fees are in Canadian
dollars and do not include the seven percent (7%) federal Goods
and Services Tax (GST). Before purchasing any licence, a person
must hold a valid Wildlife Identification Number (WIN) (see New
Licensing System). You can apply for your number at the same time
you purchase your licence. The WIN costs $8.00 and is valid for
five years (renewable for another five years for $4.00).
Alberta
Sportfishing Licence Cost |
Canadian
residents |
| under
16 |
no
licence required |
| 16
to 64 years of age |
$18.00 |
| 65+
Alberta resident |
no
licence required |
| 65+
other |
$18.00 |
| Native
Indians |
no
licence required |
Non
Canadian residents |
| under
16 |
no
licence required |
| 16+
5 day |
$20.00 |
| 16+
annual |
$36.00 |
An
extra fee of $5.00 is required to fish for Sturgeon.
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