Regulations & Licenses

Alberta senior residents aged 65 and older must carry an Alberta Wildlife Identification Number card and proof of age to fish legally.

Alberta residents aged 65 and older do not need a sportfishing license, but they must carry a valid WIN card and photo ID.

Alberta resident youth under sixteen years of age are legally exempt from needing a sportfishing license in the province.

The Alberta WIN card online discount provides a two-dollar saving on new applications and renewals through the MyWildAlberta portal.

The Alberta WIN card activation fee costs $8.00 plus GST, creating a unique nine-digit number required for fishing and hunting.

Alberta non-resident fishing license costs for a seven day stay depend on Canadian residency and require a mandatory WIN card.

Alberta non-resident fishing license costs, required WIN card fees, and 24-hour validity details for visitors planning short trips.

Alberta non-resident non-Canadian fishing license costs for 2026 range from thirty to one hundred dollars, plus a Wildlife Identification Number card fee.

Alberta non-resident Canadian fishing license costs for 2026 outline annual, 7-day, and 1-day permit fees alongside the mandatory WIN card.

The anticipated 2026 Alberta resident fishing license costs twenty eight dollars, plus applicable WIN card fees and GST.