FISH OF ALBERTA

Identify your catch and find the best lakes to target your favorite species.

Sander vitreus

Alberta's most popular game fish. Known for their delicious taste and golden-olive color. Found in deeper lakes and rivers.

Esox lucius

Aggressive predator found in nearly every water body in Alberta. Known for explosive strikes and sharp teeth.

Perca flavescens

A smaller cousin of the Walleye. Schooling fish that are excellent eating and great for kids to catch.

Salvelinus namaycush

Deep-water char found in cold, clear lakes like Cold Lake and Lake Minnewanka. Can grow to massive sizes.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

The most commonly stocked trout in Alberta potholes. Flashy, fights hard, and accessible to everyone.

Salvelinus confluentus

Alberta's Provincial Fish. A threatened species found in pristine cold mountain streams. Catch and Release only.

Oncorhynchus clarkii

Native to the eastern slopes of the Rockies. Named for the red slash under their jaw.

Salvelinus fontinalis

Introduced char species often found in beaver ponds and small mountain streams. Beautiful coloration.

Coregonus clupeaformis

Abundant in many lakes. Often overlooked by anglers but provides a great commercial and sport fishery.

Lota lota

Also known as Ling cod or freshwater cod. Unique appearance and active primarily in winter and at night.