Waterbody recordNB3

Hay River

Hay River (mainstem including tributaries except the Chinchaga River) is in northwestern Alberta near the British Columbia border, north of High Level and northeast of Rainbow Lake. Open June 1 to Oct. 31; bait is allowed; regulations for subarea NB3 include walleye 3 fish (minimum 43 cm), northern pike 3 fish (minimum 63 cm), and burbot 10 fish.

StreamWU NB358.73353, -119.97991
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Regulations
Waterbody-specific regulationMainstem including tributaries except Chinchaga River
OPEN JUNE 1 TO OCT. 31View details
Season
OPEN JUNE 1 TO OCT. 31
Bait allowed
Bait allowed in river onYesy
Northern pike
3 over 63 cm
Walleye
3 over 43 cm
Burbot
10 fish
Last updated: Apr 08, 2026
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