Waterbody recordES2

ES2: Cardinal River - Alberta Fishing

Cardinal River is a stream in west-central Alberta's Rocky Mountain region (mainstem and tributaries), located in subarea ES2 near Hinton. Fishing is open June 16 to Oct 31; bait is banned; retention of all trout species is prohibited (0 trout) and mountain whitefish are protected (0 fish).

StreamSubarea ES252.87561, -116.86029
Overview

Cardinal River is a stream in west-central Alberta's Rocky Mountain region (mainstem and tributaries), located in subarea ES2 near Hinton. Fishing is open June 16 to Oct 31; bait is banned; retention of all trout species is prohibited (0 trout) and mountain whitefish are protected (0 fish).

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Waterbody-specific regulationMainstem and tributaries
OPEN JUNE 16 TO OCT. 31Trout 0 troutView details
Season
OPEN JUNE 16 TO OCT. 31
Bait allowed
Bait ban
Total trout
0 trout
Mountain whitefish
0 fish
Last updated: Apr 08, 2026
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