Waterbody recordNB4

NB4: Ells River - Alberta Fishing

Ells River is a stream in northern Alberta (subarea NB4), located north of Fort McMurray. Open June 1 to Oct 31 with a bait ban; species-specific limits are: walleye — 3 over 50 cm; northern pike — 3 over 63 cm; mountain whitefish — 5 over 30 cm; burbot — 10 fish; lake whitefish — 10 fish.

StreamSubarea NB457.16207, -112.13580
Overview

Ells River is a stream in northern Alberta (subarea NB4), located north of Fort McMurray. Open June 1 to Oct 31 with a bait ban; species-specific limits are: walleye — 3 over 50 cm; northern pike — 3 over 63 cm; mountain whitefish — 5 over 30 cm; burbot — 10 fish; lake whitefish — 10 fish.

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02.Regulations

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Waterbody-specific regulation96-11-W4
OPEN JUNE 1 TO OCT. 31View details
Season
OPEN JUNE 1 TO OCT. 31
Bait allowed
Bait ban
Mountain whitefish
5 over 30 cm
Northern pike
3 over 63 cm
Walleye
3 over 50 cm
Burbot
10 fish
Lake whitefish
10 fish
Last updated: Apr 08, 2026
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NB4: Ells River - Alberta Fishing