Live minnows

[Sigmet]

Is there anywhere near Leduc that sells live minnows?

[EZM]

Because it against the law to use live bait fish .... live minnows are not commonly found here in Alberta.

Parker Minnows ( frozen in tubs ) are very good quality minnows. Firm and fresh. ( I am assuming you are looking for bait).

[Sigmet]

Yes, sorry just reading the regulations for bait as I posted that. Used to live minnows and was wondering why no one was using them, lol. Thanks for the info on the Parker minnows.

[Coulee]

You can buy a minnow trap and get local minnows. Some guys say they work better than store bought. You must of course kill them before use.

[ghostguy6]

Collecting Bait Fish

Catching bait fish (such as suckers) by angling, bowfishing or spearfishing is allowed from all waters open to fishing with these methods, even at waters where the collection of bait fish by other means is prohibited. Anglers may collect their own bait fish by minnow trap, dip net and seine net, but these fish must not be sold. The commercial collection of bait fish requires a Commercial Bait Fishing Licence. The following regulations apply to the collection of bait fish for personal use as bait:

The collection of bait fish is not permitted in waters having a bait ban or restriction on the use of bait fish, and in some other specified waters (see each Fish Management Zone for regulations).
The possession of live bait fish is prohibited. All bait fish kept must be killed immediately. Please do not kill more than needed because bait fish are important food for many sport fish.
Fish other than bait fish must be immediately released unharmed. Game fish such as perch must not be kept.
Seine nets may not be larger than 3 m in length and 2 m in depth.
Minnow traps may not have dimensions greater than 60 cm in length by 30 cm in width, depth or diameter.
No more than 2 minnow traps may be used at one time.
Minnow traps must bear the operator’s name, address and sportfishing license number.
Crayfish cannot be used as bait. It is unlawful to possess live crayfish.

Traps work great but make sure you are aware of all the rules. I have had my traps checked on several occasions (with no issues).