The Alberta Guide To Sportfishing regulations contains a very extensive list of restrictions when it comes to angling, stocking, possessing and releasing fish and bait.
Check out the full list of Alberta fishing regulations here.
As far as the question of live bait in Alberta goes…
Can you use live bait in Alberta?
No, you can not use live bait in Alberta. It is illegal to use live fish as bait.
It’s also illegal to use crayfish as bait whether it’s dead or alive.
More Bait Related Takeaways From The Alberta Regulations Guide:
- It is illegal to use frogs and other amphibians as live bait.
- It is illegal posses live bait in Alberta, or transport live bait or fish between bodies of water.
- It is illegal to release live fish or live fish eggs into bodies of water other than the body of water they came from.
There are many more rules and laws than this, but it drives home the point that using live bait in Alberta is very strictly outlawed.
In Summary
- Using live bait for fishing is strictly prohibited in the province of Alberta.
- Always be familiar with the Alberta Guide to Sportfishing for all rules for baiting and handling your catches.
- Helpful reading: How Do I Get A Fishing License In Alberta?
