Electrofishing Certification – Online (self-paced) & Cranbrook, June 13th, 2025

By registering for the Electrofishing Certification Cranbrook Field Session, you will also be registered in the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training. Please note that the online Self-Paced Training must be completed before attending the Field Session. If the Electrofishing Certification Self-Paced Training is not completed at least 5 days prior to the Field Session, you will be automatically deregistered from the Field Session. Your tuition fee will be held and can be applied to another course.

Site location information will be provided prior to the field date.

NRTG is the leading provider of electrofishing training in Canada. Since 1994,  NRTG staff have successfully trained more than 10,000 Canadian industry practitioners in the practice of safe and effective electrofishing. NRTG personnel are highly respected and recognized leaders in the delivery of backpack and boat electrofishing certification training.

Required Supplies

Leak-free chestwaders with non-slip footwear (felt, cleat or rubber soled wading shoes or wader boots), field binder with waterproof paper, appropriate field clothing, bag lunch and refreshment each day.

Please ensure your wading equipment is free of invasives and Whirling disease. More information is found here.