ES1Oldman Reservoir (the reservoir, including the Crowsnest River downstream of the Cowley Bridge, the Castle River downstream of Hwy 3 & the Oldman River downstream of Secondary Road 510)
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 www.albertaregulations.ca or call Alberta Sustainable Resource Development information centre at (780)-944-0313.
OPENED April 1 -to- March 31
BAIT
| Fish | Keep limit (size restrictions) |
| Rules & Regulations are from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development | |
| Trout | 5 - limit applies to All Trout species combined (except Bull Trout are Catch & Release ONLY) |
| Bull Trout | 0 - Catch & Release ONLY |
| Cutthroat Trout | included in Trout limit & size restrictions listed above |
| Rainbow Trout | included in Trout limit & size restrictions listed above |
| Mountain Whitefish | 5 (all under 30cm must be released) |
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.
- Castle River - (from Hwy 3 upstream to West Castle River & tributaries except Mill, Beaver Mines, & Screwdriver creeks, & Carbondale River)
- Crowsnest River - (the river between Hwy 3 & the Cowley Bridge)
- Oldman River - ((River only) from headwaters downstream to Racehorse Creek)
- Oldman River - ((River only) from Hwy 22 downstream to Sec. Rd. 510)
- Oldman River - (from Oldman Reservoir dam downstream to the Cottonwood Campground Bridge)
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. 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 (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 |
Fish & Wildlife District Office Numbers
If you are uncertain about any of the information regarding the rules and regulations for ES1, contact one of the district offices that are listed below.
- Blairmore - (403)-562-3289
- Calgary - (403)-297-6423
- Canmore - (403)-678-2373
- Cardston - (403)-653-5158
- Claresholm - (403)-625-1450
- High River - (403)-652-8330
- Pincher Creek - (403)-627-1116