Licence Requirements
Here’s a skill-testing question — do you, or do you not need a fishing licence to fish legally in Alberta? (Here’s a hint:
it depends on your age.)
If you are younger than 16 years old, you do not need an Alberta Sportfishing Licence to fish in Alberta
If you are 16 years or older, you do need an Alberta Sportfishing Licence to fish in Alberta
Where can you buy a fishing licence? Find out here:
When in doubt about any matters pertaining to fishing regulations, always refer to the current year’s Alberta Guide to
Sportfishing Regulations. Follow the rules and all will be well — and have fun, darn it!
Game Fish Identification
Being able to identify the different game fish of Alberta will allow you to correctly follow fishing regulations. Some types
of fish must be released immediately if caught. Brush up on your fish identification skills:
Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)
The Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations require operators of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used
for recreational purposes to have proof of competency on board at all times.
Learn more about the Pleasure Craft Operators Card and how to obtain it:
Updated: Nov 27, 2014