PP1Bow River (from Bassano Dam downstream to South Saskatchewan River)
2017/2018 Fishing Regulations
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CLOSED March 16 -to- May 7
OPENED May 8 -to- March 15
BAIT Allowed (including dead bait fish)
| Fish | Keep limit (size restrictions) |
| Rules & Regulations are from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development | |
| Trout | 2 - limit applies to All Trout species combined (except Bull Trout are Catch & Release ONLY) |
| Burbot | 10 |
| Goldeye | 10 |
| Lake Sturgeon | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Mountain Whitefish | 5 (all under 30cm must be released) |
| Northern Pike | 3 (all under 63cm must be released) |
| Walleye & Sauger | 3 - limit applies to Walleye & Sauger combined |
| Walleye | (all under 50cm must be released) |
Advisories
Fishing in the winter months is allowed but not through the ice.
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.
- South Saskatchewan River
- Bow River - (from Banff National Park downstream to Bassano Dam including Bassano Reservoir)
Zone 2 - PP1
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 www.albertaregulations.ca or call Alberta Sustainable Resource Development information centre at (780)-944-0313.
General Regulations:
Lakes:
OPENED All Year
BAIT Allowed
| Fish | Keep limit (size restrictions) |
| Rules & Regulations are from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development | |
| Trout | 5 - limit applies to All Trout species combined |
| Bull Trout | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Burbot | 10 |
| Lake Whitefish | 10 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 5 (all fish under 30cm must be released) |
| Northern Pike | 3 (all fish under 63cm must be released) |
| Walleye | 3 (all fish under 50cm must be released) |
| Yellow Perch | 15 |
Streams:
Closed March 16 -to- May 7
Opened May 8 -to- March 15
Bait 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 | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Burbot | 10 |
| Goldeye | 10 |
| Lake Sturgeon | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Lake Whitefish | 10 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 5 (all fish under 30cm must be released) |
| Northern Pike | 3 (all fish under 63cm must be released) |
| Walleye & Sauger | 3 - limit applies to Walleye & Sauger combined |
| Walleye | (all fish under 50cm must be released) |
| Yellow Perch | 15 |
Fish & Wildlife District Office Numbers
If you are uncertain about any of the information regarding the rules and regulations for PP1, contact one of the district offices that are listed below.
- Brooks - (403)-362-1232
- Foremost - (403)-867-3826
- Lethbridge - (403)-381-5266
- Medicine Hat - (403)-529-3680
- Strathmore - (403)-934-3422
- Vulcan - (403)-485-6971
Location Map
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5 Day Weather Report
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