Should Alberta Change Fishing Rules to Save Cutthroat and Bull Trout?
Official title: Eastern slopes fisheries regulations engagement
Alberta asked anglers whether to change fishing regulations in the eastern slopes to help recover endangered trout species. Westslope Cutthroat Trout now exist in only 5% of their historical range. The survey asked Albertans to choose their preferred management changes based on scientific evidence.
Why This Matters
Fish the eastern slopes? These rules affect what you can catch and keep. The goal is to bring back trout populations that have nearly disappeared. If you care about Alberta's fishing future, this was your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
New fishing regulations for East Slopes Zone 1 could restrict catch limits or require catch-and-release for certain species. The changes aim to help Westslope Cutthroat Trout and Bull Trout populations become self-sustaining again.
Key Issues
- What management changes should apply to flowing waters in East Slopes Zone 1?
- How can fishing regulations help recover Westslope Cutthroat Trout and Bull Trout populations?
How to Participate
- This engagement is now closed. Albertans were invited to complete an online survey selecting their preferred management changes based on scientific evidence.
- Review the Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations for current fishing rules.
What Happened
The engagement was completed in 2018. Albertans provided feedback through an online survey that closed February 2, 2018, selecting their preferred management changes for East Slopes Zone 1 fisheries.