Parks Canada announces watercraft and angling restrictions for Waterton

Parks Canada announces watercraft and angling restrictions for Waterton

By Justin Goulet

Source: lethbridgenewsnow

3/19/2024

Credit: J. Goulet - Pattison Media

To reduce the risk of aquatic invasive species (AIS), Parks Canada has announced new regulations for non-motorized recreation and angling at Waterton Lakes National Park.

Beginning on April 1, 2024, the following measures will be implemented:

Non-motorized watercraft from outside the park boundaries will not be allowed to enter waterbodies within Waterton Lakes National Park.
Angling for all fish species will no longer be permitted in flowing waters (streams and rivers) in the national park but will continue as per current regulations in park lakes.

Non-motorized watercraft include:

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