Effective April 1st, 2008 to March 31st, 2009

These pages contain important Daily Catch Limit and Possession Limit information, General Regulations
and information about Additional Validations and Special Management Areas. Keep this guide and
place it in your tackle box for quick reference while fishing in the NWT. Don’t forget your license!

Download the Sport Fishing Guide (PDF = 1.3MB)

The NWT Sport Fishing Regulations Guide is not an official statement of the law and is provided for guidance only. The regulations summarized here apply to anglers who are Northwest Territories (NWT) residents, Canadian residents, and non-residents. The fishing rights of Aboriginal people in the NWT are different from other anglers and are not described here. The Northwest Territories Fishery Regulations are made under the federal Fisheries Act, both of which can be viewed at www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca. Closures, fishing quotas and size limits for fishing in the NWT may change during the year. If you are in doubt about any regulation contact a Fishery Officer or Renewable Resource Officer before fishing. For more information about Sport Fishing in the NWT, visit the Wildlife Division of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources website at www.nwtwildlife.com.