Fishing Regulations

Catch & Release Only

At this time, only catch and release fishing will be permitted at Arbour Lake. No fish of any size or kind can be kept. This regulation is a result of Alberta Environment and Parks suspending all fish stocking activities within the Bow River drainage area, which includes Arbour Lake. This action is in response to the presence of Whirling disease in the Bow River and commercial fish culture operations. As a result, the lake will not be stocked indefinitely, and no fish may be kept for the foreseeable future.

Stopping the spread of Whirling Disease

Fishing activities will not be supervised.

Arbour Lake is a private facility and holds a valid fishing license for all members.
Fishing privileges on Arbour Lake are restricted to Members and their guests provided the Member is present.

All member must read and sign a fishing orientation before engaging in fishing activities.
We reserve the right to inspect all bags, fishing equipment, coolers, etc. at any time.
Random tackle box checks will be performed before, during and after entering the lake to ensure all rules and regulations are followed.

Fishing Activites

Designated Areas

Fishing is only permitted from the designated fishing dock.
Fishing is not permitted from the boat launch area or within the swimming area.

Hooks & Bait Regulations

Only barbless hooks are allowed.
Egg hooks and triple hooks are not permitted.
Live bait, corn, bread, minnows, smelts, fish, or nets may not be used.

Equipment Use

Only one fishing rod per resident may be cast at a time.
Fishing lines must be attended at all times.

Fish Handling

All injured or deceased fish must be surrendered to a staff member.

Suspensions & Violations

Suspensions & Violations
Violations of the following regulations will result in a one-month suspension from fishing:
❌ Using live bait, corn, bread, minnows, smelts, fish, or nets to catch fish.
❌ Using barbed hooks.
❌ Failing to release a healthy fish.

⚠️ Lake Fishing Suspension Rights
To properly control and maintain the fish population, the Residents Association reserves the right to suspend fishing rights without notice for any period it deems necessary.