ES1Bow River (from Banff National Park downstream to Bassano Dam including Bassano Reservoir)
2017/2018 Fishing Regulations
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OPENED April 1 -to- March 31
BAIT
| Fish | Keep limit (size restrictions) |
| Rules & Regulations are from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development | |
| Trout | 0 - limit applies to All Trout species combined - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Brook Trout | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Brown Trout | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Lake Trout | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Rainbow Trout | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Burbot | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Mountain Whitefish | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Northern Pike | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Walleye | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
Related Waters
The following waters are connected to this location. You should be familiar with them prior to entering the area, in the event that you are fishing bodies of water that have different rules than the current location.
- Bow River - (from Bassano Dam downstream to South Saskatchewan River)
- Bow River (Banff) - (from Bow Lake outlet to east park boundary, including associated backwaters and oxbow)
Zone 1 - ES1
Disclaimer: Although we strive for accuracy in our content, the following rules and regulations should only be considered a reference. It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance with all current rules and regulations. We assume no responsibility or liability for any inaccurate, delayed or incomplete information. .
Lakes:
OPENED All year
BAIT Allowed (except bait fish)
| Fish | Keep limit (size restrictions) |
| Rules & Regulations are from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development | |
| Trout | 5 - limit applies to All Trout species combined (Bull Trout - Catch & Release ONLY) |
| Bull Trout | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Burbot | 10 |
| Lake Whitefish | 10 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 5 (all fish under 30cm must be released) |
| Northern Pike | 3 (no size restrictions) |
| Walleye | 3 (all fish under 50cm must be released) |
| Yellow Perch | 15 |
Streams:
Closed November 1 -to- June 15
Opened June 16 -to- August 31
Bait Not Allowed
| Fish | Keep limit (size restrictions) |
| Rules & Regulations are from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development | |
| Trout | 2 - limit applies to All Trout species combined (Bull Trout - Catch & Release ONLY) |
| Bull Trout | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Cutthroat Trout | (all fish under 35cm must be released) |
| Rainbow Trout | (all fish under 35cm must be released) |
| Burbot | 10 |
| Lake Whitefish | 10 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 5 (all fish under 30cm must be released) |
| Northern Pike | 3 (no size restrictions) |
| Walleye | 3 (all fish under 50cm must be released) |
| Yellow Perch | 15 |
Opened September 1 -to- October 31
Bait Not Allowed
| Fish | Keep limit (size restrictions) |
| Rules & Regulations are from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development | |
| Trout | 0 - limit applies to All Trout species combined - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Burbot | 10 |
| Lake Whitefish | 10 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Northern Pike | 3 (no size restrictions) |
| Walleye | 3 (all fish under 50cm must be released) |
| Yellow Perch | 15 |
5 Day Weather Report
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