Heat is leaving Alberta fish gasping for air

The heatwave is also affecting the fish in our province.

While a daytime restriction has not yet been put into effect, the provincial government issued an angling advisory on Monday morning.

With low water levels, declining river flows, and warm water, it's affecting the fish.

The advisory is now in place for all flowing and non-flowing waters throughout Alberta.

The province is asking all anglers to follow some practices to help reduce the stress on fish.

• Fish only in stocked ponds and lakes – avoid fishing in creeks and rivers
• Fish early in the morning when temperatures are cooler
• Using slightly heavier tackle can help you reel in a fish quickly, which helps reduce exhaustion and improve recovery
• Keep fish wet at all times and minimize handling time
• Use single point, single hook lures or flies (example: no treble hooks or multiple hooks on a single lure or fly).

Last summer a time of day angling restriction went into effect in July.