Waterbody recordES2

ES2: James River - Alberta Fishing

James River (mainstem and tributaries) is a stream in west‑central Alberta near the town of Sundre, providing a small seasonal fishery. Open Apr. 1 to Oct. 31 with a bait ban (subarea ES2); limits are 2 trout total, walleye 0 fish (no retention), northern pike 3 fish, and mountain whitefish 3 over 30 cm.

StreamSubarea ES251.92129, -114.76660
Overview

James River (mainstem and tributaries) is a stream in west‑central Alberta near the town of Sundre, providing a small seasonal fishery. Open Apr. 1 to Oct. 31 with a bait ban (subarea ES2); limits are 2 trout total, walleye 0 fish (no retention), northern pike 3 fish, and mountain whitefish 3 over 30 cm.

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02.Regulations

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Waterbody-specific regulationMainstem and tributaries
OPEN APR. 1 TO OCT. 31Trout 2 troutView details
Season
OPEN APR. 1 TO OCT. 31
Bait allowed
Bait ban
Total trout
2 trout
Mountain whitefish
3 over 30 cm
Northern pike
3 fish
Walleye
0 fish
Last updated: Apr 08, 2026
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