Fishing and National Parks Quiz

What is the open season for fishing in Bow River within Banff National Park (BNP)?

• Year Round

• May 18 to September 2

• June 29 to September 1

• July 1 to August 15

Which national park has a mandatory 90-day quarantine for all motorized and trailer-launched watercraft?

• Kootenay National Park (KNP)

• Yoho National Park (YNP)

• Waterton Lakes National Park (WLNP)

• Jasper National Park (JNP)

What type of boots is banned in multiple national parks according to the updates?

• Hiking boots

• Rubber boots

• Felt-soled wading boots

• Leather boots

Which disease is caused by a parasite that causes skeletal deformities in fish?

• Quagga Mussels

• Whirling Disease

• Didymo

• None of the above

What is the penalty for operating a motorized watercraft in Waterton Lakes National Park without undergoing the required quarantine?

• $10,000 fine

• $25,000 fine

• $15,000 fine

• $5,000 fine

What is the possession limit for Lake Trout in Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks according to the Fish Consumption Advisory?

• 2

• 0

• 1

• Unlimited

According to the Canada National Parks General Fishing Regulations, what is the maximum number of game fish one can possess at one time from any national park?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

Which type of hooks is recommended to make the release of fish easier?

• Barbed hooks

• Double hooks

• Barless hooks

• Treble hooks

What is the recommended action if a fish is bleeding excessively and will likely not survive if released?

• Release it immediately

• Keep it as part of your catch if permitted

• Return it to deeper water

• Treat the fish and release

Which species has a possession limit of 2 in Lake Trout from Maligne Lake?

• Brook Trout

• Brown Trout

• Cutthroat Trout

• Lake Trout