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NB2: Lesser Slave Lake - Alberta Fishing

LakeSubarea: NB255.43583, -115.74331
Overview

Lesser Slave Lake is a large lake in north-central Alberta; this entry covers the western portion around Grouard (including Buffalo Bay and the Grouard Channel) and the remainder of the lake to the outlet near the town of Slave Lake. Seasons differ by area: the west portion (Shaw Point to Little Grassy Point, including Buffalo Bay and the Grouard Channel) is open June 16 to Mar. 1, while the remainder to the outlet is open May 15 to Mar. 31; bait is allowed in both areas. Species limits: walleye 1 fish 45–50 cm, northern pike 0 fish (no retention), yellow perch 15, burbot 10, and lake whitefish 10.

Regulations

Portion west of a line drawn from Shaw Point to the point of land in 26-74-14-W5 known as Little Grassy Point, including Buffalo Bay and the Grouard Channel, and their tributaries (except East Prairie River, South Heart River and Traverse Creek) — OPEN JUNE 16 TO MAR. 1Tap to expand
Detail
Portion west of a line drawn from Shaw Point to the point of land in 26-74-14-W5 known as Little Grassy Point, including Buffalo Bay and the Grouard Channel, and their tributaries (except East Prairie River, South Heart River and Traverse Creek)
Season
OPEN JUNE 16 TO MAR. 1
Bait allowed
bait allowed
Northern pike
0 fish
Walleye
1 fish 45-50 cm
Burbot
10 fish
Yellow perch
15 fish
Lake whitefish
10 fish
Last update
Sep 16, 2025
Remainder of the lake to the outlet (Lesser Slave River) — OPEN MAY 15 TO MAR. 31Tap to expand
Detail
Remainder of the lake to the outlet (Lesser Slave River)
Season
OPEN MAY 15 TO MAR. 31
Bait allowed
bait allowed
Northern pike
0 fish
Walleye
1 fish 45-50 cm
Burbot
10 fish
Yellow perch
15 fish
Lake whitefish
10 fish
Last update
Sep 16, 2025

Stocking history

No stocking events returned.

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