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NB3: Wabasca River - Alberta Fishing

StreamSubarea: NB357.12755, -114.85497
Overview

Wabasca River is a northern Alberta stream near the hamlet of Wabasca, connecting North and South Wabasca Lakes and flowing past tributaries including Sandy Lake. Regulations vary by reach: the portion downstream of North Wabasca Lake to South Wabasca Lake (and most tributaries except the Loon, Muskwa and Nipisi Rivers) is open June 1–Oct 31; bait is allowed; walleye 1 over 50 cm, northern pike 2 over 63 cm, burbot 10 fish, goldeye 10 fish. The portion downstream of Sandy Lake through the channel between North and South Wabasca lakes is open June 1–Mar 1; bait is allowed; walleye 1 over 50 cm, northern pike 1 over 75 cm, burbot 10 fish, lake whitefish 10 fish.

Regulations

Portion downstream of Sandy Lake to South Wabasca Lake and the portion between South and North Wabasca lakes — OPEN JUNE 1 TO MAR. 1Tap to expand
Detail
Portion downstream of Sandy Lake to South Wabasca Lake and the portion between South and North Wabasca lakes
Season
OPEN JUNE 1 TO MAR. 1
Bait allowed
Bait allowed in river onYesy
Northern pike
1 over 75 cm
Walleye
1 over 50 cm
Burbot
10 fish
Lake whitefish
10 fish
Last update
Sep 16, 2025
Portion downstream of North Wabasca Lake to South Wabasca Lake and tributaries except the Loon, Muskwa and Nipisi Rivers — OPEN JUNE 1 TO OCT. 31Tap to expand
Detail
Portion downstream of North Wabasca Lake to South Wabasca Lake and tributaries except the Loon, Muskwa and Nipisi Rivers
Season
OPEN JUNE 1 TO OCT. 31
Bait allowed
Bait allowed in river onYesy
Northern pike
2 over 63 cm
Walleye
1 over 50 cm
Burbot
10 fish
Goldeye
10 fish
Last update
Sep 16, 2025

Stocking history

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