fisherman throwing fish net on lake. You can legally harvest up to 10 barbot ling fish in alberta.

The Alberta provincial government regularly updates rules and regulations on hunting and fishing as needed.

Alberta takes wildlife and environmental management very seriously.

Anything discussed here can change at any moment, and we will try our best to keep this information fresh.

Burbot fish or “ling”, is a freshwater fish species found in cold-water habitats across Alberta. Recognizable by its elongated body and single chin barbel, resembling a whisker

Can you catch and keep Barbot in Alberta? What are the catch limits?

You can legally harvest (catch and keep) barbot (ling) fish in Alberta.

The daily catch limit is 10. This combines with your other fish for overall catch and possession limits.

Always review the latest version of the Alberta Sport Fishing Guidelines before heading out.

Source: Alberta Guide to Sport Fishing Regulations

Where can I catch barbot (ling) in Alberta?

Barbot (ling) are often present in larger lakes such as Lesser Slave Lake and Cold Lake, where the cold, deep waters provide suitable habitat.

Additionally, reservoirs like Lake Athabasca and Lake Diefenbaker may also harbor Burbot populations.

Northern waters and some elevated altitude lakes, including those in the Rocky Mountains, can also be potential locations to catch Burbot.

In Summary

  • You can legally catch and keep 10 Barbot (ling) fish daily in Alberta.
  • Always review the latest sport fishing regulations, as these rules can change.
  • More helpful related reading: How Do I Get A Fishing License In Alberta?

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