JSPMaligne Lake
2017/2018 Fishing Regulations
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. Official information can be found http://www.pc.gc.ca or call Parks Canada at (888)-773-8888.
National Park License Required
Fishing in any national park requires a national parks fishing license, which can be purchased at the park's information centre. More information on national parks licenses can be found at www.pc.gc.ca, or call the Jasper Park Office at (780)-852-6205.
CLOSED October 3 -to- May 20
OPENED May 21 -to- October 2
BAIT
| Fish | Keep limit (size restrictions) |
| Rules & Regulations are from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development | |
| All Species | 2 - limit applies to all Species combined |
| Trout | 2 - limit applies to All Trout species combined (except Bull Trout are Catch & Release ONLY) |
| Lake Whitefish | 2 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 2 |
| Northern Pike | 2 (no size restrictions) |
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.
- Maligne River - (below Maligne Canyon)
- Maligne River - (the portion including the part of Maligne Lake within a 100 m radius of a point in the middle of the Maligne River where it leaves Maligne Lake, to a point 420 m downstream from the Maligne Lake Outlet bridge)
National Park - JSP
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. Official information can be found http://www.pc.gc.ca or call Parks Canada at (888)-773-8888.
General Regulations:
- You must have a Canadian National Parking fishing permit
- You can not fish with or possess the following within 100 meters of park waters:
- Natural bait or chemical attractants
- ANY lead tackle under 50 grams (sinkers, jigs, lures, flies)
- lures with more then 2 gang hooks
- line set-up capable of catching more than one fish at a time
- Fish with more then one line at a time
- Fish closed waters
- Fish from 2 hours after sunset to one hour before sunrise
- Allow your catch to spoil or to be wasted
- Sell, trade or barter any fish caught
- Put live fish or fish eggs in any park water or transfer them between bodies of water inside or outside the park
- Put any food or fish in park waters
- You can not possess more than 2 game fish at one time
- You can not continue fishing on any day after having caught and kept the maximum daily catch and possession limit
Bait:
- Fishing with bait and bait fish (dead) is not allowed in any body of water in Jasper National Park
Bodies Of Water:
All bodies of water (or fish not mentioned at a listed location) are subject to the following rules unless they are closed or stated otherwise on the Parks Canada website Jasper Fishing Regulations.
Warning: Any species of fish caught that are not mentioned below must be released
Lakes:
Closed November 1 -to- June 30
OPENED July 1 -to- October 31
Rivers, Streams, Tributaries:
Closed September 6 -to- June 30
OPENED July 1 -to- September 5
BAIT Not Allowed
| Fish | Keep limit / size restrictions |
| Rules & Regulations are from Parks Canada | |
| All Species | 2 (All species combined can not exceed this limit) |
| Brook Trout | included in All Species limit & size restrictions listed above |
| Bull Trout | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Cutthroat Trout | included in All Species limit & size restrictions listed above |
| Lake Trout | included in All Species limit & size restrictions listed above |
| Rainbow Trout | included in All Species limit & size restrictions listed above |
| Lake Whitefish | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Mountain Whitefish | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Northern Pike | included in All Species limit & size restrictions listed above |
Fish & Wildlife District Office Numbers
If you are uncertain about any of the information regarding the rules and regulations for JSP, contact one of the district offices that are listed below.
- Jasper - (780)-852-6205
Location Map
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NOTE: Some sections of rivers, streams and creeks have different rules for different parts of that water system. It is your responsibility to know where you are. AlbertaFishingGuide.com holds no responsibility or liability in any event of injury, death, loss of property or profits as a result of the use of this map. The information provided is intended for planning purposes only. Road conditions, safety and closure are not guaranteed. Use this information at your own risk.
5 Day Weather Report
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