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Pursuant to Section 35(1) of the National Parks Fishing Regulations, these supplementary restrictions apply to all waters in Waterton Lakes National Park by order of the Superintendent. Refer to the National Parks Fishing Regulations and the annual National Parks Fishing Regulation Summary for additional season dates and regulations. Additional self-certification requirements are in place for the inspection of fishing equipment/gear.

FISHING SEASON 

The open season is MAY 17 to SEPTEMBER 1 for the following water bodies:
Akamina Lake
Cameron Lake
Cameron Creek
Crandell Lake
Waterton Lakes (Upper and Middle)

The open season is JULY 1 to OCTOBER 31 for the following water bodies:
Alderson Lake
Bertha Lake
Carthew Lakes
Crooked Creek
Crypt Lake
Goat Lake
Lineham Lakes
Lone Lake
Lower Waterton (Knight’s) Lake
Park Gate Ponds
Twin Lakes
Waterton River (including the Dardanelles between Middle and Lower Waterton Lakes)

CLOSED WATERS – All other flowing waters are CLOSED to angling. This includes but is not limited to the following watercourses and their tributaries:
Bauerman Creek
Belly River (main channel and the North Fork)
Blakiston (Pass) Creek
Dungarvan Creek
Maskinonge Lake and Inlet
Sofa (Stoney) Creek

BAIT RESTRICTION
The use of natural bait and chemical attractants for fishing is PROHIBITED in all waters.

CATCH AND POSSESSION LIMITS
Cutthroat trout: Zero limit for Belly River and tributaries, Goat Lake (as of April 1, 2011), Upper, Middle & Lower Waterton Lakes, and the Waterton River and tributaries.

Bull trout: Zero limit, all waters.

EQUIPMENT PROHIBITION
The use of felt-soled wading boots is PROHIBITED in all waters.

The use of barbed hooks is PROHIBITED in all waters. Barbs must be removed or pinched to the shaft of the hook.