Should Cold Lake's Lake Trout Fishing Rules Change?
Official title: 2023-24 Sportfishing regulations engagement
Alberta asked anglers about proposed changes to lake trout fishing rules in Cold Lake. The Lake Trout Working Group suggested new regulations including a possible bait ban. This consultation ran from January 19 to February 9, 2024 and is now closed.
Why This Matters
Fish Cold Lake? These rules affect what you can keep. The new slot size means you can only harvest lake trout between 65 and 70 cm. If you use live bait, a ban could change how you fish.
What Could Change
The decision is already made. As of July 2024, Cold Lake has a new harvest slot size for lake trout—anglers can keep one fish between 65 and 70 cm. A bait ban was also considered but the outcome isn't specified here.
Key Issues
- What harvest rules should apply to lake trout in Cold Lake?
- Should live bait be banned for fishing in Cold Lake?
- Should time-of-day angling restrictions be implemented?
How to Participate
- This consultation is now closed. You can review the What We Heard report to see what feedback was received.
- Check the fisheries engagements page for current and future consultations.
What Happened
Albertans participated through webinars and an online survey from January 19 to February 9, 2024. In July 2024, Alberta implemented a new harvest slot size for lake trout in Cold Lake—anglers can now keep one lake trout between 65 and 70 cm total length.