March 11, 2011
Three lakes added to special walleye harvest licence

Edmonton... Alberta anglers will have new fishing opportunities this year with the expansion of the special walleye harvest licence to Lac Ste. Anne, Lac La Nonne and Isle Lake. These three lakes are all located in the Prairie-Parkland fish management zone.

The special walleye harvest licence lets anglers keep a limited number of walleye from selected lakes. This season, special licences are also available for Pigeon, Wolf (66-7-W4), Newell, Amisk, Baptiste, Long (63-19-W4), Garner and Pinehurst lakes and Rolling Hills Reservoir.

Anglers may purchase draw applications for the special walleye harvest licence from March 23 to April 21 online at www.albertarelm.com, at licence issuers or through the draw line, 1-900-451-3474. The call will cost $3.25 for the first minute and $1.15 for each additional minute. The cost to submit a draw application is $3.04 plus GST. More information on the special walleye licence draw is available at www.mywildalberta.com. After the draw, any remaining licences can be reserved starting May 13 by calling 1-900-451-3474 or online at www.albertarelm.com on a first-come, first-served basis.

The 2011 fishing season starts April 1. Anglers should refer to the 2011 Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations for information about angling locations, rules and requirements, proper fish handling techniques and fish species identification. The guide is available online at www.mywildalberta.com and www.albertaregulations.ca or at licence issuers and Fish and Wildlife offices. Albertans can also purchase a WIN (Wildlife Identification Number) card and sportfishing licence online at www.albertarelm.com or through licence issuers.