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ES4: Wapiti River - Alberta Fishing

StreamSubarea: ES455.03747, -119.30167
Overview

Wapiti River is a mainstem stream in northwest Alberta near Grande Prairie; this entry covers the mainstem and its tributaries. Fishing is generally open June 1 to Oct 31 (some records show an alternative open period of Sept 1 to Oct 31) and a bait ban applies. Trout retention is prohibited (0 trout); walleye are limited to 3 fish over 50 cm, northern pike 3 fish over 63 cm, and mountain whitefish rules vary between no retention and a limit of 5 fish over 30 cm depending on the specific regulation.

Regulations

Mainstem including tributaries — OPEN SEPT. 1 TO OCT. 31 • 0 troutTap to expand
Detail
Mainstem including tributaries
Season
OPEN SEPT. 1 TO OCT. 31
Bait allowed
Bait ban
Total trout
0 trout
Mountain whitefish
0 fish
Northern pike
3 over 63 cm
Walleye
3 over 50 cm
Last update
Sep 16, 2025
Mainstem including tributaries — OPEN JUNE 1 TO OCT. 31 • 0 troutTap to expand
Detail
Mainstem including tributaries
Season
OPEN JUNE 1 TO OCT. 31
Bait allowed
Bait ban
Total trout
0 trout
Mountain whitefish
5 over 30 cm
Northern pike
3 over 63 cm
Walleye
3 over 50 cm
Last update
Sep 16, 2025

Stocking history

No stocking events returned.

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