How to Purchase a Sportfishing Licence

Simple Steps to Purchase a Sportfishing Licence

1. To begin the purchase process online, sign in with your unique identifier on file.
  • Identifier options to login include your Wildlife Identification Number (WiN), Driver's Licence Number, Healthcare ID, Passport Number or Canadian Armed Forces Number.
  • If this is your first time purchasing a sportfishing licences in Alberta and you do not have a virtual WiN card, you can get one in a few easy steps. For more information click here.
2. Click the Purchase tab at the top of the page.

3. Select the Fishing Licences option from the licence list.
  • Available Sportfishing Licence options will display.
4. Select the Purchase option next to the Sportfishing Licence you wish to purchase.

5. Follow the on-screen prompts to the shopping cart page to complete the checkout process.

To view your purchased licences, select My Account then Licences.
  • You can easily access your virtual WiN card, licences and regulations at anytime via the mobile App.

Important Information to Know

  • Anglers can choose to auto-renew their sportfishing licence. Simply choose to enroll in auto-renewals during the checkout process.
    • The auto-renew feature is currently only accessible through online purchases.
    • There is no fee for choosing to auto-renew. Enrolled licences will automatically renew upon the licences expiry.
  • Virtual WiN card: Save your time and money with the last WiN you'll ever need!
    • New WiN clients can purchase a Virtual WiN with a one-time activation fee of $8.00 (plus GST). Existing WiN holders, upon current WiN expiry will be required to pay the one-time $8.00 (plus GST) activation fee to renew their WiN for the very last time.
    • If you active or renew your virtual WiN card online you'll receive a $2.00 discount off the activation fee.
    • After purchasing your new Virtual WiN, it never expires and no additional renewals are ever needed.
  • Anglers should review the current copy of the Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations for the area where you plan to fish.

Additional Information and Questions

  • If you have a WiN number, but haven't set up an account yet, please look up your profile to update.
  • Name changes to your account can only be done in-person at a Licence Issuer. Please check your local location for hours of operation.
  • To see a list of frequently asked questions concerning the WiN card system, sportfishing licensing, draws and more click here.
  • For additional help, contact the RELM Help Desk at 1-888-944-5494 from the hours of 6:00am to midnight (MT), 7 days a week.

Still have questions? Check out our helpful infographic and video on the simple steps to purchase a licence.

Steps to Purchase a Licence

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