Waterbody recordNB2

NB2: Lesser Slave River - Alberta Fishing

Lesser Slave River is the mainstem and tributary system that feeds Lesser Slave Lake in north‑central Alberta, located in subarea NB2 near the town of Slave Lake; it includes tributaries such as Driftpile River, Swan River, Assineau River, Marten River and Sawridge Creek. Open June 1 to Oct. 31; bait allowed. Species limits: walleye — 1 fish 45–50 cm; northern pike — 0 fish (no harvest permitted); yellow perch — 15 fish; mountain whitefish — 5 (over 30 cm); burbot — 10 fish; goldeye — 10 fish.

StreamSubarea NB255.27418, -114.39437
Overview

Lesser Slave River is the mainstem and tributary system that feeds Lesser Slave Lake in north‑central Alberta, located in subarea NB2 near the town of Slave Lake; it includes tributaries such as Driftpile River, Swan River, Assineau River, Marten River and Sawridge Creek. Open June 1 to Oct. 31; bait allowed. Species limits: walleye — 1 fish 45–50 cm; northern pike — 0 fish (no harvest permitted); yellow perch — 15 fish; mountain whitefish — 5 (over 30 cm); burbot — 10 fish; goldeye — 10 fish.

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02.Regulations

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Waterbody-specific regulationIncludes Lesser Slave River mainstem and tributaries and all tributaries to Lesser Slave Lake including Driftpile R., Sucker Ck., Arcadia Ck., Swan R., Assineau R., Marten R., Salteaux R., Sawridge Ck., Otauwau R., and Fawcett R. downstream of Fawcett Lake.
OPEN JUNE 1 TO OCT. 31View details
Season
OPEN JUNE 1 TO OCT. 31
Bait allowed
bait allowed
Mountain whitefish
5 over 30 cm
Northern pike
0 fish
Walleye
1 fish 45-50 cm
Burbot
10 fish
Goldeye
10 fish
Yellow perch
15 fish
Last updated: Apr 08, 2026
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NB2: Lesser Slave River - Alberta Fishing