Underwater spear gun fishing allowed in Alberta?

[countbojan]

I am originally from Croatia, and back home we can suit up, and go fishing underwater with spear guns, max 2 fish per day.. etc...

I have heard about some lakes in Alberta that have big fish and I would like to get my scuba gear on and go fishing them.

What are the laws and regulations and restrictions in regards to that?

[jesse34567]

the 2008 fishing alberta regulations book that you can get at canadian tire well have all the info you well need..

[Alberta Bigbore]

its not as fun as it used to be. i havent suited up since they took pike off the list.

Originally Posted by Alberta Bigbore

its not as fun as it used to be. i havent suited up since they took pike off the list.

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From the regulations

"Spearfishing
*A special licence for spearfishing is not required. Spearfishing is allowed under the Alberta Sportfishing Licence.
*Only spears propelled by spring, elastic, compressed gas or muscular power are permitted.
*Only persons who are swimming may spearfish.
*Spears cannot be used to take trout, mountain whitefish, Arctic grayling, lake sturgeon, walleye or northern pike.
*Spearfishing is not permitted in Gods, May, Seibert, Winefred, Andrew, Gardiner and Namur lakes."

http://www.mywildalberta.com/Home/Fi...gulations.aspx

[deanmc]

Originally Posted by 2430M

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*Spears cannot be used to take trout, mountain whitefish, Arctic grayling, lake sturgeon, walleye or northern pike.
*Spearfishing is not permitted in Gods, May, Seibert, Winefred, Andrew, Gardiner and Namur lakes."

http://www.mywildalberta.com/Home/Fi...gulations.aspx

Hmmmm Whats left then? Lake whitefish or burbot? Or lmao Goldeye?
I have a hard time believing the intense pressures from spearfishers had any significant impact on any species.

[Alberta Bigbore]

with pike...it was the new size limits they put on them, not being able to measure them before a shot. Perch are still fun. But are no challenge when swimming with the fishes. Bow fishing was a hoot. gave that up too when pike were taken of the list. Used to shoot alot of whitefish in wabamun, but would never go back since after that spill.