Waterbody recordPP2
Battle River
Battle River is a prairie stream in east‑central Alberta (PP2), flowing through the Forestburg area and forming part of the Battle Lake/Forestburg Reservoir drainage. Mainstem regulations vary by reach: from Hwy. 771 downstream to Hwy. 855 the season is open May 15 to Mar. 31 and bait is allowed; downstream of the Forestburg Reservoir (and tributaries) the season is open June 1 to Oct. 31 and bait is allowed. Species limits (where specified): northern pike 3 (only over 63 cm), walleye/sauger 3 in combination with walleye minimum 50 cm; downstream of Forestburg Reservoir also: burbot 2 fish and goldeye 10 fish; other reaches reference Battle Lake or Forestburg Reservoir for specific rules.
StreamWU PP252.88500, -111.04625
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Regulations
Waterbody-specific regulationMainstem from Battle Lake downstream to Hwy. 771 - See Battle LakeView details
No additional regulation details listed.
Last updated: Apr 08, 2026
Waterbody-specific regulationMainstem from Hwy. 771 downstream to Hwy. 855OPEN MAY 15 TO MAR. 31View details
Season
OPEN MAY 15 TO MAR. 31
Bait allowed
Bait allowed
Northern pike
3 over 63 cm
Walleye sauger
3 in combination;
WALL over 50 cm
Last updated: Apr 08, 2026
Waterbody-specific regulationMainstem from Hwy. 855 downstream to the Forestburg Reservoir - See Forestburg ReservoirView details
No additional regulation details listed.
Last updated: Apr 08, 2026
Waterbody-specific regulationMainstem from downstream of the Forestburg Reservoir and tributariesOPEN JUNE 1 TO OCT. 31View details
Season
OPEN JUNE 1 TO OCT. 31
Bait allowed
Bait allowed
Northern pike
3 over 63 cm
Walleye sauger
3 in combination;
WALL over 50 cm
Burbot
2 fish
Goldeye
10 fish
Last updated: Apr 08, 2026
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