Fishing Competition Series

Welcome to Alberta Wildlife Federation’s Fishing Challenge Series

The Alberta Wildlife Federation is proud to host a province wide series of competitive angling events, open to anglers of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re a seasoned tournament competitor or a weekend fisher looking for a new adventure, this is your chance to compete, explore Alberta’s waters, and win cash prizes.

All competitions are hosted through the Angler’s Atlas / MyCatch App, making it easy to register, log your catches, and track your standings in real time.

How It Works
Our competition series is designed to be accessible, conservation‑minded, and fun. Everything is managed digitally through the MyCatch App, ensuring accurate catch reporting and minimal impact on fish populations.

How to Enter
Joining the competition is simple:

1. Download the MyCatch App or go to the website (www.AnglersAtlas.com)
2. Create your login profile 
3. Search for “Alberta Wildlife Federation” competitions 
4. Select your event and complete registration 
5. Pay the entry fee 
6. Start fishing once the event opens

All entries must be submitted through the app with timestamped photos and required catch details.



Scoring
- Anglers submit photos of their catches through the app 
- Length‑based scoring determines standings 
- Leaderboards update automatically throughout the event 
- All species‑specific rules are listed in each event’s description

Eligible Waters
Events may be province‑wide or lake‑specific depending on the competition. Check each event page for details and rules.

Competition Dates

  • REEL SPRING SHOWDOWN

    Time Period: April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026

    You may register for the event before April 1st, however, no catches may be logged or submitted prior to this date.

    Eligible Species:

    Rainbow Trout
    Walleye (Pickerel)
    Lake Trout
    Yellow Perch
    Northern Pike

    CASH PRIZES (14)

    Longest Yellow Perch, Longest Rainbow Trout, Longest Lake Trout, Longest Northern Pike, Longest Walleye, Greatest Number of Fish Entered, Draw from All Entries x 2, Draw for Fish Release Videos x 2, Youth Draw x 4

    REEL SPRING SHOWDOWN

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In partnership with Angler’s Atlas, run by the MyCatch app
“Catch, Conserve, Compete”

  • Angler’s Atlas is an online platform for anglers with detailed maps and local fishing info across North America, plus science driven fishing events. Its companion app, MyCatch, lets you log trips and fish (even offline), join virtual or in‑person events, and contribute your data, privately, to fisheries research. Your precise catch locations remain confidential (“secret spots stay secret”), while your shared logs help biologists study fish populations.

  • Yes!

    MyCatch emphasizes privacy. When you choose to share, your logs support conservation and research, but exact catch locations are not publicly revealed. Research partners access anonymized data under agreements that protect angler privacy. Publicly visible items (like leaderboards) show results without exposing your secret spots.

  • No. You need a smartphone (or tablet) capable of running the MyCatch app to log catches and officially participate.

    Events require downloading the MyCatch app and logging in to submit all catches. Without the app, you cannot enter fish or appear on the leaderboard.

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