Bulletins

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 Park 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 REGULATIONS: 2025 SEASON

May 17 to September 1:
Akamina Lake
Cameron Lake
Cameron Creek
Crandell Lake
Waterton lakes (Upper and Middle)

July 1 to October 31:
All other waters except closed waters.

Water levels and stream temperatures will be monitored within Waterton Lakes National Park, and drought-related closures will be issued if required.

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, North Fork)
Blakiston Creek
Dungarvan Creek
Maskinonge Lake and inlet
Sofa Creek

CATCH AND POSSESSION LIMITS

Cutthroat trout: Zero limit (0) - Goat Lake (as of April 1, 2011), Upper, Middle & Lower Waterton Lakes, and the Waterton River and tributaries.

Bull trout: Zero limit (0) - all waters.