woman laughing and fishing. When is free family fishing weekend in alberta canada?

Fishing in Alberta usually requires a W.I.N card, and a fishing license for most people (with some exceptions).

To promote sportfishing in the Province, Alberta has annual free fishing weekends.

There is also a National Fishing Week every year as well.

When is Free Fishing Weekend in Alberta?

The Alberta free fishing weekends are always Family Day Weekend in February, and the weekend following Canada Day in July.

  • February – Family Day Weekend
  • July – Weekend Following Canada Day (Canada National Free fishing Weekend)

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It should be noted that you still can not fish in National Parks, even on the free weekends.

When fishing during the free fishing weekend, you still have to be respectful and follow all the Alberta Fishing laws and regulations.

When is National Fishing Week in Canada?

The National Fishing Week is always held over the 2nd week of July.

More details about Canada’s National Fishing Week.

In Summary

  • The Province of Alberta and the Federal Government of Canada offer annual free fishing. This promotes sportfishing and gets families outdoors to try it out for the first time.
  • Alberta has 2 free family fishing weekends every year, and Canada has 1.
  • Always familiarize yourself with Alberta fishing regulations before you go. You still have to follow the rules and regulations.

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