Saskatchewan

Anglers’ Guide

2018
saskatchewan.ca/fishing
 Stop Aquatic
Invasive Species
zebra mussels

CLEAN + DRAIN + DRY

YOUR BOAT
Aquatic invasive species such as zebra mussels and quagga mussels pose a
serious threat to our waters and fish resources.

Whether returning home from out of province, coming to visit or moving

between waters within the province make sure to:

CLEAN
and inspect watercraft and gear. Remove all visible plants, animals and mud.
Rinse using high pressure, hot tap water 500C (1200F).

DRAIN
all onboard water from watercraft including the motor, livewell, bilge and
bait buckets and leave plugs out during transport and storage.

DRY
your watercraft and all related gear for at least five days in the hot sun if rinsing is
not available. Dispose of unwanted leeches, crayfish and worms in the trash
and dump bait bucket water on land.

Live Wells Anchor Dock Lines

Bilge
Live Wells

Motor
Trailer

Prop
Axle Hull Ballast Tanks Rollers

To report suspect invasive species, please contact the nearest

Ministry of Environment office or call the TIP Line.

saskatchewan.ca/tip | Call SaskTel Cell #5555 or 1-800-667-7561

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Free Fishing Weekends

Table of Contents July 14 and 15, 2018
February 16, 17 and 18, 2019

How to Use this Guide...................................................................................2

What's New for 2018.....................................................................................3
Proposed Changes for 2019 ............................................................................3
Automated Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) System ...................4
Be an Ethical Angler......................................................................................4
Fisheries Information ....................................................................................4
Licensing Fees and Requirements ...................................................................5
Season Dates and General Limits....................................................................6
Contact Information ......................................................................................6
Summary of Saskatchewan’s Fishing Regulations
· General Prohibitions ...............................................................................7
· Fishing with Bait ....................................................................................8
· Ice Fishing .............................................................................................8
· Bow Fishing ...........................................................................................8
· Underwater Spear Fishing .......................................................................9
· Don’t Transfer Live Fish ..........................................................................9
· Angling Infractions .................................................................................9
Packaging Your Catch for Transport ................................................................9
Management Zones and Special Regulations
· Using Zone Regulation Information ........................................................10
· Catch-and-Release Waters ......................................................................10
· Southern Zone.......................................................................................11
· Central Zone .........................................................................................15
· Northern Zone ......................................................................................24
Catch-and-Release Fishing ...........................................................................29
Weigh Your Fish with a Ruler .......................................................................31
Fish of Saskatchewan ..................................................................................32

Have a question?
Call 1-800-567-4224 (in North America)
or email centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca

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How To Use This Guide

How To Use This Guide
The Saskatchewan Anglers' Guide is available each year from the Ministry of
Environment to provide an up-to-date synopsis of the limits, season dates,
closed times, regulations, new programs and other information of interest that
is applicable to Saskatchewan's public waters. This synopsis is neither a legal
document nor a complete summary of the current rules and regulations that
pertain to sport fishing in Saskatchewan, and is intended to serve as a general
reference only. Complete copies of acts and regulations are available in print
and electronically at qp.gov.sk.ca.
Before your fishing trip, review this guide to understand the rules and
regulations for sport fishing in this province.
· What's new for 2018: Become familiar with all regulatory changes for 2018.
(page 3)
· General regulations (and licensing requirements): These apply to all
public waters in Saskatchewan (excluding Prince Albert National Park) and
must be complied with at all times. (pages 5 to 9).
· Special (water-specific) regulations: Refer to pages 10 to 28 for the water
you plan to fish, as special or water-specific regulations may apply.
~ If the water you plan to fish is listed in the special regulations tables, you
must comply with the general regulations and any special regulations
that are identified for that water.
~ If the water you plan to fish is not listed in the special regulations tables,
it is subject to general regulations only.
~ Significant and regulatory changes for 2018 appear in the guide in
bolded red print with an asterisk (*).

HABISask
Hunting, Angling and Biodiversity Information of Saskatchewan (HABISask) is
a client-centred, online mapping tool, available on your desktop or cell phone,
that combines new and existing information on hunting, angling and
biodiversity. Angling features offered in HABISask include waterbody locations,
fish species presence, fish stocking history, special regulations, bathymetric
(underwater depth) map links, fisheries management zones, fisheries biologist
management areas and conservation officer field offices. For more information,
visit saskatchewan.ca/fishing.
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What’s New For 2018

· Automatic licence renewal: As a convenience to anglers, an automatic
renewal option in HAL (self-serve only) will be available to Saskatchewan
resident annual licence holders.
· AIS Prevention: To prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, it is
unlawful to transport any watercraft in Saskatchewan with the drain plug in
place (see page 8).
· Diefenbaker Lake Tailwaters: From Gardiner Dam to 12.5 km downstream at
approximate N 51°21' W106° 59' (Enbridge pipeline crossing) – stocked trout
limit 1.
· Wilson Lake: Closed April 1 to May 4

*Wollaston Lake: No change. CR waters designation will remain as CR1.

*Madge Lake: No change. Walleye limit 4, none 38 cm or less can be retained.

Proposed Changes for 2019

The following changes are proposed for the 2019-20 angling season.
· Anglers' Guide: The ministry is proposing changes to the annual Anglers'
Guide that may see a transition to a fully online publication by 2019. This
transition will begin with fewer pages and quantities of the printed 2018
Anglers' Guide, followed by the possible elimination of the printed guide in
2019 in favour of an online version of the guide (printable from the website).
The purpose for this new approach is to streamline information, encourage a
shift to online readership and reduce publication printing costs.
· Alternative management for stocked trout waters: 13 stocked trout waters
(Atchison, Camp 10, Dog, Exner, Little Raspberry, Loch Leven, Lussier,
Mekawap, Nesland, Nipawin, Suffern and Yonker Lakes and Five Mile Dam)
are being considered for high-quality management. Some of these waters will
undergo management changes in 2019, which may include reduced stocking
rates, upper size restrictions and reduced catch limits.
· Churchill River from Sluice Falls to Robertson Falls including Barker, Devil,
McNichol and Otter Lakes: Walleye limit 2, northern pike limit 3.
· Blackstrap, Bradwell, Brightwater, Broderick, Dellwood, Moosomin, Zelma
Reservoirs and Fishing, Miracle and Madge Lakes: The use of barbless hooks
will no longer be mandatory. Reduced limits remain in effect.

These proposed changes are presented here for public review and comment.
Please send your comments by September 1, 2018 to: Fish, Wildlife and Lands
Branch, Box 3003, Prince Albert, SK, S6V 6G1, email: guide@gov.sk.ca
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Automated Hunting, Angling and

Trapping Licence (HAL) System
Angling licences are available online anytime at saskatchewan.ca/fishing,
through private issuers, Ministry of Environment and select provincial park
offices, or by phone using a credit card at 1-855-848-4773 (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.).
Please allow 10 business days for delivery.
Licence purchases can be made simply by accessing your existing account using
your HAL identification number or your previously registered secondary
identification number. Do not create a second account. If you require assistance
with your identification, call 1-855-848-4773 (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.).

Donations can now be made to the Fish and Wildlife Development Fund
(FWDF) through HAL to help maintain Saskatchewan's fish and wildlife
populations and their habitats. Contributions can be directed to the FWDF's fish
enhancement and/or wildlife development programs. All monies directed to the
fish enhancement program will be used to upgrade aging infrastructure at the
province's fish culture station, which is estimated to cost $14 million over the
next eight years.

Be An Ethical Angler
Ethical anglers learn to fish responsibly because they consider the rights of
others and the need to protect and conserve our natural heritage.
Ethical anglers:
· know and obey fishing regulations, which serve to protect the resource and
to spread the harvest among all anglers;
· understand the need for a personal code of 'unwritten laws' since laws
cannot cover all situations;
· know that fish are a valuable resource and do not waste them;
· learn techniques to handle fish to ensure their survival, if released;
· co-operate and are courteous with all resource users, including other
anglers, swimmers, boaters and landowners;
· appreciate the environment and keep it clean, leaving fishing sites in good
condition;
· protect all waters from the threat of aquatic invasive species by practicing
“Clean, Drain, Dry” on all watercraft and related equipment when moving
between waters; and
· ensure good fishing for future generations by limiting their overall catch.

Fisheries Information
For more information on aquatic invasive species, catch-and-release awards,
competitive fishing event licensing, fish population monitoring, fish stocking,
free fishing weekends and mercury in fish, visit saskatchewan.ca/fishing.
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Licensing Fees and Requirements

Saskatchewan Resident (see definition below) All licences include
Age 16 to 64 GST (goods and services tax)

- Annual (*auto renewal option also available in HAL self-serve) ...$37.00

- Three-day (consecutive days - southern and central zones only) ......$19.00
- One-day (southern and central zones only) ........................................$13.00
Senior (65 and older) - no licence required.................................................N/A
Youth (under 16) - no licence required ........................................................N/A
Canadian Resident (see definition below)
Age 16 and older
- Annual....................................................................................................$75.00
- Three-day (consecutive days - southern and central zones only) ......$40.00
- One-day (southern and central zones only) ........................................$20.00
Youth (under 16) - no licence required ........................................................N/A
Non-Resident (see definition below)
Age 16 and older
- Annual....................................................................................................$100.00
- Three-day (consecutive days - southern and central zones only) ......$50.00
- One-day (southern and central zones only) ........................................$25.00
Youth (under 16) - no licence required ........................................................N/A
Competitive Fishing Event Licence .........................................................Free
*Annual angling licences expire as specified on the licence

Saskatchewan resident: a person who is a Canadian resident, has their

principal residence in Saskatchewan and has lived in Saskatchewan for three
months immediately preceding the date of licence purchase, or is a regular
member of the Canadian Armed Forces who was a Saskatchewan resident when
recruited or deployed from the province.
Canadian resident: a person who has their principal residence in Canada and is
a Canadian citizen or has lived in Canada for 12 months immediately preceding
the date of licence purchase.
Non-resident: a person who is not a Saskatchewan or a Canadian resident.
Senior Licensing:
Ÿ Saskatchewan resident seniors 65 years of age and older who produce proof
of age and Saskatchewan residency do not require a licence to angle.
Ÿ Seniors from out of province are required to purchase an angling licence.
Ÿ Senior anglers still must meet all other fishing regulations.
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Season Dates and General Limits

Season Dates
2018-19 Open Close
Southern Zone May 5, 2018 March 31, 2019
Central Zone May 15, 2018 March 31, 2019
Northern Zone May 25, 2018 April 15, 2019
*See pages 11 to 28 for alternate season dates for certain waters. For example, “Lake of the Prairies”
opens on May 12 in 2018.

Catch Limits
General limits apply to most Saskatchewan public waters. Special limits on
specific waters are listed on pages 10 to 28. “Limit” refers to the maximum
number of fish you are allowed to retain or have in your possession. Anglers
may possess no more than one limit of each fish species at any time. This
includes fish that are eaten or given away for that particular day and all fish
that are at your camp, being transported by or for you, or fish that are in
storage. To determine fish length, measure the fish's total length with its tail
pinched (see page 31).
General Limits
arctic grayling 2 only one may exceed 35 cm
bigmouth buffalo 0
burbot 8
channel catfish 2
goldeye/mooneye 8
lake trout 3 only one may exceed 65 cm
largemouth bass 2
northern pike 5 only one may exceed 75 cm
perch 25
rock bass 6
*stocked trout 5 all species combined
smallmouth bass 0
sturgeon 0
walleye/sauger/saugeye 4 only one may exceed 55 cm
whitefish 8
*Stocked trout species include brook, brown, rainbow, splake and tiger trout.

Have a question?
Call 1-800-567-4224 (in North America)
or email centre.inquiry@gov.sk.ca
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Summary of Saskatchewan’s Fishing

REGULATIONS
Sport fishing in Saskatchewan is regulated by The Fisheries Regulations under
The Fisheries Act (Saskatchewan), 1994. Below is a summary of the major
regulations anglers should be aware of. For more information about The
Fisheries Regulations and The Fisheries Act, ask a conservation officer.
Complete copies of acts and regulations may be obtained from the Queen's
Printer at qp.gov.sk.ca or call toll-free (in Saskatchewan) 1-800-226-7302.

General Prohibitions or eaten for shore lunch);

It is unlawful to: Ÿ take more than the Saskatchewan
Ÿ sport fish without possessing a valid limit of fish on boundary waters
Saskatchewan angling licence unless with Alberta, Manitoba, the
the angler is under 16 years of age Northwest Territories and Prince
or a Saskatchewan resident senior; Albert National Park, unless
Ÿ fail to produce a licence upon otherwise specified;
request of a conservation officer or Ÿ transport fish taken by angling that
an RCMP officer; are skinless, cut or packaged so that
Ÿ assist or fish with individuals who the species, number and length
are fishing for food pursuant to their cannot be determined;
Treaty or Aboriginal rights, unless Ÿ fish with more than one line during
the rights-bearing person(s) who open water season;
when angling does not exceed the Ÿ use more than four hooks on one
maximum number or size of fish line (a lure with a gang of hooks is
permitted by angling under these considered one hook);
regulations; or the accompanying Ÿ be more than 25 m (27.3 yds) from
person has a recognized Treaty or your fishing line;
Aboriginal right to fish for food in Ÿ be in any place where your fishing
Saskatchewan; or is a member of line(s) are not visible at all times;
their immediate family; Ÿ possess or use any spring-loaded
Ÿ possess fish taken for food by an gaff or spring-loaded hook;
individual under their Treaty or Ÿ use a dipnet except to land fish
Aboriginal fishing rights, unless you taken by angling;
are a member of their immediate Ÿ use lights, firearms, chemicals,
family or have a Treaty or electric shockers or explosives to
Aboriginal right to fish for food in catch or kill fish;
Saskatchewan (immediate family Ÿ take fish by snaring or snagging;
member includes one’s father, Ÿ grapple or use hands alone to take
mother, grandfather, grandmother, or attempt to take fish;
brother, sister, child, spouse or Ÿ use fish traps or nets to take fish,
common-law spouse); unless specifically licensed to do so;
Ÿ fish in closed waters or during a Ÿ fish within 23 m (25 yds)
closed season; downstream from any constructed
Ÿ take more fish than the limit dam or obstacle except where there
specifies (limit includes fish stored is a ministry sign allowing fishing;
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Ÿ angle on the Saskatchewan portion be imported and used as live bait.

of boundary waters without a valid However, they must be shipped in a
Saskatchewan angling licence, soil-free medium such as peat moss
unless otherwise specified; or shredded paper.
Ÿ sell, waste or barter fish taken by Ice Fishing
angling; Ÿ two lines may be used when ice
Ÿ fail to stop a vehicle or boat when fishing but they must at all times
requested by an officer; remain within 25 m (27.3 yds) and
Ÿ transport watercraft on a highway if in sight of the person who has set
the watercraft has a drainage hole or is using them;
in the lower hull or bilge that is Ÿ only gaffs with a J-hook end may
blocked; be used to land fish while ice
Ÿ tamper with or take fish from a net, fishing but they cannot exceed
trap or holding device without the 1.5 m (1.6 yds) in length;
owner's permission; and Ÿ ice fishing shelters south of
Ÿ import into Saskatchewan or Highway 16 must be removed from
transport within Saskatchewan any the ice no later than March 15 and
live fish or live fish eggs. ice fishing shelters north of
Fishing With Bait Highway 16 must be removed no
Ÿ live fish may not be used as bait. later than March 31;
Only baitfish that are dead and Ÿ storing or leaving ice fishing
have been commercially frozen or shelters on Crown land or on
preserved may be used; private land without the
Ÿ all frozen fish to be used as bait in landowner's consent is not
Saskatchewan (including smelt), permitted; and
that originate from Ontario, Quebec, Ÿ ice fishing shacks must have the
Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, owner's complete name, address
Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and phone number in legible letters
Pennsylvania or Wisconsin, that are at least 2.5 cm (1 in) high
jurisdictions known to harbour viral on the outside of the shack.
hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS), Bow Fishing
require proof that the fish are Ÿ bow fishing season is open from
certified free of VHS; April 20 to March 31;
Ÿ live leeches or crayfish may not be Ÿ a valid Saskatchewan angling
imported into Saskatchewan. Only licence is required;
leeches and crayfish originating Ÿ bow fishing is permitted for carp
within Saskatchewan may be used and suckers only – the taking of
as live bait. Canadian and non- game fish and bigmouth buffalo by
resident anglers must provide proof bow and arrow is prohibited;
to an officer (upon request) that Ÿ no fish taken by bow fishing may
their live bait was purchased in be released or wasted, or
Saskatchewan; abandoned on Crown or private
Ÿ frogs and salamanders may not be land without the landowner's
used as bait; consent;
Ÿ the non-edible parts of a fish legally Ÿ fish arrows must be attached to the
taken by angling, such as the eye, bow or archer with a line strong
belly skin or internal organs can be enough to retrieve impaled fish;
used as bait and the fish from and
which the parts were taken must be Ÿ a bow and arrow is defined as a
dead and included in your limit; firearm and cannot be used or
Ÿ earthworms or night crawlers may possessed in:
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> provincial and regional parks or Ÿ no underwater spear fishing is

provincial recreation sites; or allowed within 100 m (109 yds) of
> a federal migratory bird a buoyed swimming area.
sanctuary (call Environment Don't Transfer Live Fish
and Climate Change Canada at Introduced fish species can harm the
306-836-2022 for further ecological balance of established fish
information). communities. Anglers can help
Underwater Spear Fishing safeguard provincial fisheries by
Ÿ anyone possessing a valid reporting anyone relocating fish or
Saskatchewan angling licence may using live fish for bait. To prevent the
underwater spear fish in spread of undesired fish species and
Saskatchewan waters; fish disease:
Ÿ species limits are the same as those Ÿ do not move live fish or their eggs;
for hook and line angling; Ÿ do not use live fish as bait; and
Ÿ no fish taken by spear fishing may Ÿ do not import live fish.
be released; Angling Infractions
Ÿ pneumatic guns may be used for Penalties under The Fisheries Act are
spear fishing in Saskatchewan; fines to a maximum of $100,000,
Ÿ no fish may be taken by imprisonment up to 12 months, or
underwater spear fishing unless the both. For certain offences, violators
diver is submerged or swimming in may be issued a summary offence
the water; ticket with a voluntary payment
Ÿ spears shall be secured to the gun option, while other more serious
or to the diver by a line not offences may require a court
exceeding five m (5.5 yds) in appearance. Automatic licence
length and of sufficient strength to suspensions of one to five years for
withstand the operating tension of serious offences have been
the spear gun; implemented and fines for these
Ÿ the use of explosive charges or any offences have increased.
gas other than air as a spear gun
propellant is not permitted;
Ÿ all underwater spear fishers must
display a scuba diver's flag while
fishing; and

Packaging your Catch for Transport

(1) Whole (Round) (2) Headless Dressed (3) Fillets

- head and entrails intact - head and entrails - at least 2.5 cm (1 in) patch
- can be easily counted removed of skin and scales intact on
and identified - can be easily counted body (not belly)
and identified - only two fillets per package
- can be easily counted and
identified
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Management Zones and Special Regulations

Using Zone Regulation Information
Saskatchewan is divided into three management zones for angling regulation
purposes. All lakes intersected by the zone borders fall into the zone
immediately north of the border. Look for the name of the waterbody you
intend to fish on pages 11 through 28. If the waterbody is listed, you must
follow general regulations and special regulations listed. General regulations
apply to all unlisted provincial waters. New regulations for a specific waterbody
have the waterbody's name in bolded red and an asterisk (*) beside the
waterbody's name. Example: see *Lake Diefenbaker Tailwaters page 12.
Finally, a number-letter combination found after the waterbody name is the
location of the waterbody on the map provided on the zone page, e.g. Bell Pond
– 4A.
Catch-and-Release (CR) Waters
CR1 arctic grayling 1
lake trout 2 only one may exceed 65 cm - 25.4”
northern pike 3 only one may exceed 75 cm - 29.3”
walleye/sauger/saugeye 2 only one may exceed 55 cm - 21.5”
For all other fish species limits, see pages 6 and 11 to 28.
CR2 arctic grayling 1 which cannot exceed 35 cm - 13.7”
lake trout 2 none may exceed 65 cm - 25.4”
northern pike 3 none may exceed 75 cm - 29.3”
walleye/sauger/saugeye 2 none may exceed 55 cm - 21.5”
For all other fish species limits, see pages 6 and 11 to 28.
CR3 Limit of one fish only per day which can be either an:
arctic grayling 1 which cannot exceed 35 cm - 13.7”
or lake trout 1 which cannot exceed 65 cm - 25.4”
or northern pike 1 which cannot exceed 75 cm - 29.3”
or walleye/sauger/saugeye 1 which cannot exceed 55 cm - 21.5”
For all other fish species limits, see pages 6 and 11 to 28.

Barbless Hooks are Mandatory

Barbless hooks are mandatory on all catch-and-release waters in
Saskatchewan, as well as Athapapuskow, Caddis, Madge and Tobin lakes
and Lake of the Prairies. Contact your local conservation officer for
clarification of all regulations.
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Southern Zone - Special Regulations

2018-19 Season Dates: May 5, 2018 - March 31, 2019
See page 10 for catch-and-release (CR) water species limits.
Contact your local conservation officer for clarification of all regulations.

Kilometres
Southern Zone
Indicates CR Water Indicates Stocked Trout Water - Open all year Please note: all dates are inclusive.

Water Map Special Regulation Water Map Special Regulation

Bauman Reservoir 2B stocked trout; open all year Constance Lake 5B stocked trout - closed April 1 to May 4
Bell Pond 4A stocked trout limit 2; open all year Cowan River 6B river section between Cowan Dam
Biggar Pond 4B stocked trout limit 2; open all year and Highway 55 centerline - closed
*Bill’s Lake 4D stocked trout; open all year April 1 to May 14
Birch Lake 1D electric boat motors only Cutknife Pond 4A stocked trout limit 2; open all year
Blackstrap Reservoir 3B CR1 limits. Perch limit 10, burbot David Laird Pond 4A stocked trout limit 2; open all year
limit 4, whitefish limit 4. Central Deer Lake 5B stocked trout; open all year
causeway and 100 m on either Dellwood Reservoir 3C CR1 limits. Perch limit 10
side - closed to angling all year Denzil Pond 4A stocked trout limit 2; open all year
Boiler Creek 1A stocked trout limit 2 Dr. Mainprize Pond 1D stocked trout limit 2; open all year
Bradwell Reservoir 3B CR1 limits. Perch limit 10 Eagle Creek Pond 4B stocked trout limit 2; open all year
Brightwater Creek 3B section of creek upstream of the Exner Lake 6A stocked trout; open all year

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west boundary of Sec. 21, Twp. 30 Fishing Lake 3D CR1 limits
- closed March 1 to May 14 Five Mile Dam 2A stocked trout limit 2; open all year
Brightwater Reservoir 3B CR1 limits. Perch limit 10 Hay Meadow Creek 1C stocked trout limit 2
Broderick Reservoir 3B CR1 limits. Perch limit 10 Hudson Bay Pond 4D stocked trout limit 2; open all year
Buffalo Pound Lake 2C perch limit 10 Iroquois Lake 5B whitefish limit 4
Buffalo Pound Pond 2C stocked trout limit 2; open all Kerrobert Reservoir 3A stocked trout; open all year
year. Boat motors prohibited Kipling Reservoir 2D stocked trout; open all year
Burton Lake 4C electric boat motors only Lac Eauclaire 5B lake trout limit 0 from September 10
Chitek Lake 5B walleye limit 3. Indian Bay closed to November 10
to all fishing all year Lady Lake 4D stocked trout; open all year
Chris Johnson Lake 3D CR1 limits. Perch limit 10 Lake Diefenbaker 3B Irrigation Bay, within Coteau Bay -
(Miracle Lake) closed March 1 to May 14
Coal Pit - SPC - C 1D stocked trout; open all year *Lake Diefenbaker 3B river section between Gardner dam
Condie Reservoir 2C perch limit 10. Boat motors Tailwaters and Enbridge pipeline crossing at
prohibited 51°21' 106° 59': stocked trout limit 1
 Indicates CR Water Indicates Stocked Trout Water - Open all year Please note: all dates are inclusive.

Water Map Special Regulation Water Map Special Regulation

Lake of the Prairies 3D on Lake of the Prairies upstream Loch Leven 1A stocked trout limit 2; open all
from Shellmouth Dam, including year. Boat motors over 5 hp
the Assiniboine River to 1.6 km prohibited southern 50 m of lake -
south of Highway 357 closed to angling April 1 to May
walleye/sauger limit 4 (in 31 and October 1 to November 30
combination), only one may Luseland Pond 4A stocked trout limit 2; open all year
exceed 70 cm and none may be Macklin Borrow Pit 4A stocked trout limit 2; open all year
between 45 and 70 cm; pike limit Macklin Pond 4A stocked trout limit 2; open all year
6, none of which may exceed 75 Madge Lake 3D No walleye 38 cm or less can be
cm; perch limit 25. Sizes are total retained. Mandatory use of
length without tail pinched. barbless hooks
Mandatory use of barbless hooks.
Maidstone Pond 5A stocked trout limit 2; open all year
Either a Saskatchewan or

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Mantario Pond 2A stocked trout limit 2; open all year
Manitoba angling licence is valid
Melfort Pond 4C stocked trout limit 2
on lake. Season opens May 12
Melville Reservoir 2D perch limit 10. Electric boat
Last Mountain Lake 3C on Big Arm Bay and its tributaries motors only
lying west of 105°18’9” and Last Ministikwin Lake 5A whitefish limit 4, walleye limit 3.
Mountain Creek between main Waters around Bear Island -
PFRA control structure and Last closed April 1 to June 30
Mountain Lake and including all Moose Mountain 1D creek from Moose Mountain Lake
waters of Lewis creek lying west Creek downstream to #361 grid road
of 105°17’ 20” - closed March 1 to bridge - closed April 1 to May 14
May 14 Moosomin Reservoir 2D CR1 limits. Perch limit 10
Lisieux Pond 1C stocked trout limit 2; open all year Nesland Lake 5B stocked trout limit 3; open all year
Little Fishing Lake 5A whitefish limit 4 Olson Lake 5B stocked trout; open all year
Little Jackfish Lake 3D electric boat motors only Oscar Creek 4B stocked trout limit 2
Lloydminster Pond 5A stocked trout limit 2; open all year Oyama Reservoir 2C perch limit 10
Southern Zone
Indicates CR Water Indicates Stocked Trout Water - Open all year Please note: all dates are inclusive.

Water Map Special Regulation Water Map Special Regulation

Peck Lake 5A whitefish limit 4. Southwest Bay - Steep Creek Pond 5C stocked trout; open all year
closed December 15 to January 15 Steistol Lake 4D stocked trout; open all year. Boat
Pike Lake 3B boat motors over 10 hp prohibited motors prohibited
Poplar Ridge Lake 5B stocked trout; open all year Suffern Lake 4A stocked trout; open all year
Rafferty Reservoir 1D walleye limit 3. Perch limit 10 Swift Current Pond 2B stocked trout limit 2; open all year
Redberry Pond 4B stocked trout limit 2; open all year Tisdale Borrow Pit 4D stocked trout limit 2; open all year
Reid Lake 2A Perch limit 10. On Reid Lake and its Tisdale Trout Pond 4C stocked trout limit 2; open all year
tributaries and Swift Current Creek Waldheim Pond 4B stocked trout limit 2; open all year
upstream to Highway 37 - closed White Bear Reservoir 2A stocked trout; open all year
March 15 to May 4 *Wilson Lake 3D stocked trout - closed April 1 to May
4
Round Lake 5A stocked trout - closed April 1 to May Wynard Reservoir 3C stocked trout; open all year
4

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Saskatoon Trout Pond 4B stocked trout limit 1 Yonker Lake 4A stocked trout; open all year
Scott Reservoir 4A stocked trout; open all year Zelma Reservoir 3C CR1 limits. Perch limit 10
Smuts Lake 4B maximum boat speed 25 km/hr

Ice thickness
guidelines 4” (10 cm)
Any activity on ice comes with a risk. 8”(20 cm)
1 person
Test the ice thickness and follow these snowmobile
guidelines to determine if it is safe to 12” (30 cm)
proceed. Visit saskatchewan.ca/fishing. automobile, 2 tonnes 12”+ (>30 cm)
heavy truck
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Central Zone - Special Regulations

2018-19 Season Dates: May 15, 2018 - March 31, 2019
See page 10 for catch-and-release (CR) water species limits.
Contact your local conservation officer for clarification of all regulations.

Kilometres
Central Zone
Indicates CR Water Indicates Stocked Trout Water - Open all year Please note: all dates are inclusive.

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Amisk Lake 6D see Sturgeon Weir River Big Sandy Lake 6C walleye limit 1
Atchison Lake 6A stocked trout, open all year Bittern Lake 5C walleye limit 3
Athapapuskow Lake 6D walleye/sauger limit 4 (combined) Blair Lake 8C (56°08' 104°26') CR1 limits
none may exceed 55 cm; northern Broad Creek 6A from Keeley Lake to Highway 903;
pike limit 6, none may exceed 75 walleye limit 3
cm; lake trout limit 2, none may Burtlein Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year. Boat
exceed 65 cm. A Saskatchewan or motors over 5 hp prohibited
Manitoba angling licence is valid Caddis Lake 6C stocked trout limit 2, only one
on the Saskatchewan part of the may exceed 55 cm; open all year.
lake. Mandatory barbless hooks. Use of barbless hooks is
Attree Lake 6D see Sturgeon Weir River mandatory
Bad Carrot Lake 6D Bad Carrot Lake and River and part Camp Ten Lake 6B stocked trout; open all year

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of Bertrum Bay of Hanson Lake Candle Lake 5C walleye limit 3, only one may
within 1 km of Bad Carrot River exceed 50 cm (see Fisher creek)
mouth - closed March 1 to May 31 Canoe Lake 7A walleye limit 1. Closed March 1
Ballantyne River 6D river and part of Ballantyne Bay of to May 14. Jans Bay, Wepooskow
Deschambault Lake extending Bay and Narrows - closed to all
approximately 1.5 km north and 1 fishing all year
km east of the river mouth and Caribou Creek 6C Between Upper and Lower
then south to the shore - closed Fishing Lakes - closed April 1 to
March 1 to June 15 May 31
Baptiste Lake 8B (56°11' 106°25') CR3 limits Carl Creek 6A walleye limit 3
Beatty Lake 6B stocked trout, open all year Chachukew Lake 7D Medicine Rapids - closed March 1
Berna Lake 7C stocked trout, open all year to May 31
Besnard Lake 7B 200 m on each side of the narrows Chopper Lake 6C closed to all fishing all year
bridge and all of Mercer Bay - Churchill Lake 7A walleye limit 3
closed to angling all year
 Indicates CR Water Indicates Stocked Trout Water - Open all year Please note: all dates are inclusive.

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Cold Lake 6A walleye limit 3, none may be less Dingwall Lake 7C (55°29' 104°36') CR3 limits
than 50 cm; northern pike limit 1, Dog Lake 6B stocked trout; open all year
which must be over 63 cm; lake Dore Lake 6B walleye limit 1, which must be 55 cm
trout limit 1, which must be over or greater. All waters of Bazill Bay
75 cm; lake trout limit 0 from (54°42' 107°32') lying south of a
September 15 to November 15; straight line joining a point of land on
whitefish limit 10; perch limit 15. the west bank of Bazill Bay at
No use or possession of any gaff. 54°44'32'' 107°33'10'' to the northern
Either a Saskatchewan or Alberta tip of Smith Island in Bazill Bay and the
angling licence is valid on the lake northern tip of a point of land on the
Cold River 6A between Cold and Pierce lakes, east bank of Bazill Bay at 54°43'42”
walleye limit 3; lake trout limit 1, 107°27'14'' - closed to all fishing all
which must be over 75 cm. Closed year

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September 15 to November 15 Dorothy Lake 6C stocked trout - closed April 1 to May 14
Cora Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year Douglas Lake 6D boat motors prohibited
Corneille Lake 6D Carter Bay - closed March 1 to Downton Lake 7C stocked trout; open all year
May 31 Dunajski Lake 7C (55°00' 104°37') CR3 limits
Cub Creek 6C between Dupueis and Little Bear East Trout Lake 6C northern pike limit 4; lake trout limit 0
Lakes - closed April 1 to May 31 from September 10 to November 10
De Balinhard Lake 6A walleye limit 3
Delaronde Lake 6B walleye limit 3 Easterby Lake 7C (55°34' 105°28') CR3 limits
Deschambault Lake 6D see Ballantyne, Oskikebuk and Eldridge Lake 7D (55°12' 103°57') CR1 limits
Puskwakau rivers and Fisher and Emmeline Lake 7B (55°00' 106°22') CR3 limits
Palf creeks Eyahpaise Lake 7D (55°35' 105°35') CR3 limits
Diamond Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year. Feldspar Lake 7C stocked trout; open all year
Electric boat motors only Fern Lake 6A stocked trout limit 5, only one may
Dillon River 7A walleye limit 3 exceed 55 cm; open all year
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Indicates CR Water Indicates Stocked Trout Water - Open all year Please note: all dates are inclusive.

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Fifth Lake 6A walleye limit 3 Iskwatam Lake 7D southwest bay of Iskwatam Lake
First Mustus Lake 6A walleye limit 3 at 55°33'30'' 103°08'30'', including
Fisher Creek 5C creek and part of Candle Lake small river entering from Pow
near creek mouth - closed March Lake - closed March 1 to May 31
15 to May 14. Boat motors Iskwatikan Lake 7C CR1 limits
prohibited between Candle Lake Jackson Lake 7C (55°28' 105°38') CR3 limits
and Highway 265. Walleye limit 3, Jade Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year.
only one may exceed 50 cm (Big and Little) Electric boat motors only
Fisher Creek 6D creek and all of Fisher Bay east of Jan Lake 6D unnamed long narrow bay on the
103°29’ on Deschambault Lake - northeast shore of the main part
closed March 1 to June 15 of Jan Lake, northeast of Busteed
Flotten Lake 6A walleye limit 3 Island, at 54°58' 102°52'45'' -

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Flotten River 6A walleye limit 3 closed March 1 to May 31
Fourth Mustus Lake 6A walleye limit 3 Jean Lake 8B (56°11' 106°28') CR3 limits
Frobisher Lake 8A including Simonds Channel; Jeannette Lake 6A walleye limit 3
walleye limit 3 Jet Lake 6B stocked trout; open all year
George Lake 8B (56°14' 106°20') CR1 limits Johannsen Lake 7D (55°38' 103°47') CR3 limits
Gordon Lake 7B (55°50' 106°28') CR2 limits Johnston Lake 6A walleye limit 3
Greig Lake 6A walleye limit 3 Junction Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year
Gross Lake 7C (55°29' 104°36') CR3 limits Keeley Lake 6A walleye limit 3
Hackett Lake 6B walleye limit 3 Keeley River 7A between Jans Bay of Canoe Lake
Hanson Lake 6D see Bad Carrot Lake and 55°N - closed to all fishing all
Head Lake 7C (55°16' 105°34') CR1 limits year
Hildred Lake 6A walleye limit 3 Kimball Lake 6A walleye limit 3
Hirtz Lake 6A walleye limit 3 Kit Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year
Houlding Lake 7C (55°04' 104°04') CR3 limits Konuto Lake 6D CR1 limits - closed April 1 to June 30
Humphrey Lake 6A walleye limit 3 Lac des Iles 6A walleye limit 3
 Indicates CR Water Indicates Stocked Trout Water - Open all year Please note: all dates are inclusive.

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Lac la Ronge 7C CR1 limits; barbless hooks are Mistohay Creek 6A walleye limit 3
mandatory. See Montreal and Mistohay Lake 6A walleye limit 3
Potato rivers Mitchell Lake 7C (55°04' 104°21') CR3 limits
Lac Ile a la Crosse 7B walleye limit 3 Moise Lake 7D stocked trout; open all year
Land Lake 7C (55°25' 104°42') CR3 limits Montreal Lake 6C walleye limit 1
Lepine Lake 6A walleye limit 3 Montreal River 7C from Highway 2 bridge centerline
Lepp Lake 7D (55°13' 103°58') CR1 limits to Lac la Ronge and part of Lac la
Lewis Lake 8C (56°09' 104°55') CR3 limits Ronge - closed to angling all year
Little Lake 6A walleye limit 3 Mountain Lake 7C see Twin Falls
Little Raspberry Lake 6A stocked trout; open all year Mullock Lake 7C stocked trout; open all year
Lussier Lake 7C stocked trout; open all year Musker Pond 5C stocked trout limit 2; open all
Mackie Lake 5C stocked trout; open all year. Boat year. Boat motors prohibited

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motors over 5 hp prohibited Muskike Lake 7D closed March 1 to May 31
McCall Lake 7D (55°09' 102°23') CR3 limits Negan Lake 7D stocked trout; open all year
McCulloch Lake 7D (55°34' 103°41') CR3 limits Nemeiben Lake 7C (55°20' 105°20') CR1 limits
McCusker River 7A closed March 1 to June 30 Nesootao (Twin) Lake 6A walleye limit 3
McEwen Lake 8C (56°09' 104°51') CR1 limits Nipawin Lake 5C stocked trout; open all year . Boat
McRobbie Lake 6E stocked trout; open all year motors over 5 hp prohibited
Meadow Lake 6A reduced walleye/lake trout limits; Nipekamew Lake 6C northern pike limit 4
Provincial Park see table for specific waters Nisbet Pond 5C stocked trout limit 2; open all
Mekawap Lake 7C stocked trout; open all year year. Boat motors prohibited
Mercer River 7B from Mercer Lake to Besnard Lake Niska Lake & Channel 7A closed March 1 to June 30
including Mercer Bay of Besnard Nistum Lake 6D stocked trout; open all year
Lake - closed to angling all year Niven Lake 6A walleye limit 3
Merritt Lake 6D see Oskikebuk River Nunn Lake 7C (55°16' 105°34') CR1 limits
Mid Lake 6D stocked trout; open all year. Boat Opal Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year.
motors prohibited Electric boat motors only
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Indicates CR Water Indicates Stocked Trout Water - Open all year Please note: all dates are inclusive.

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Oskikebuk River 6D east side of narrows in West Arm of Pine Lake (continued) 6C boat motors over 5 hp prohibited
Deschambault Lake to south bay of Pinehouse Lake 7B all waters of an unnamed bay
Oskikebuk Lake, including Merritt lying south of a straight line
Lake - closed March 1 to June 15 joining a point of land at
Otter Creek 6A walleye limit 3 55°21'28'' 106°44'05'' to the
Otter Lake 7C Rattler Bay of Otter Lake and northwest point on an island at
Stewart River south of Ducker Lake - 55°21'10'' 106°42'00'' and from
closed April 1 to June 15 the southern tip of that island to a
Palf Creek 6D creek and Hidden Bay of point of land at 55°20'24''. Also,
Deschambault Lake extending 1 km all waters of the Massinahigan
south and 2 km west of narrows - River from Pinehouse Lake to 1
closed March 1 to June 15 km west of the Highway 914 bridge
Park Lake 7D (55°07' 103°49') CR3 limits and all waters of the Tippo River

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Paull Lake 8C (56°08' 104°48') CR3 limits from the confluence of the
Pear Lake 5C stocked trout; open all year Massinahigan River to 55°18'50''
Peitahigan Lake 6A walleye limit 3 106°43'40'' - closed April 1 to
Peltier Lake 7D (55°34' 105°04') CR3 limits June 20
Peter Pond Lake 7A walleye limit 3. Narrows from Fleury Piprell Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year
(Big and Little) Point to Sandy Point, including Vee Pointer Lake 7D (55°38' 103°45') CR3 limits
Bay, Kisis Channel from Peter Pond Potato Lake 6C Including lower Potato Lakes -
Lake to Churchill Lake and southern closed April 1 to May 31
part of Peter Pond Lake adjacent to Potato River 7C river section at approximate
Niska Channel - closed to all fishing 55°01’ 105°15’ - closed April 1 to
March 1 to June 30 May 31. Lower part of Potato
Pierce Lake 6A walleye limit 3, lake trout limit 2 River and part of Lac La Ronge
Pilling Lake 7D (55°36' 103°44') CR3 limits within 1 km of river mouth -
Pine Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year…(cont.) closed to angling all year
 Indicates CR Water Indicates Stocked Trout Water - Open all year Please note: all dates are inclusive.

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Pow Lake 7D closed March 1 to May 31 Smoothstone River 7B river section from 55°18'30''
Primrose Lake 6A closed to angling all year 106°37'30'' to Pinehouse Lake and
Propp Lake 7C (55°42' 104°09') CR3 limits the portion of Pinehouse Lake
Puskwakau River 6D river and part of Ballantyne Bay of within a 2 km radius of the
Deschambault Lake - closed Smoothstone River mouth - closed
March 1 to June 15 April 1 to June 20
Ranger Lake 5C stocked trout; open all year Snell Lake 6B stocked trout; open all year
Redmond Lake 6A walleye limit 3. Stanley Lake 6A walleye limit 3
Ridge Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year Stapleford Lake 7C (55°31' 105°08') CR3 limits
Road Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year Stewart Lake 7C (55°34' 105°33') CR3 limits
Round Lake B5 perch limit 25, only 10 may Stewart River 7C see Otter Lake
(53°20' 106°01'02”) exceed 25 cm Stratton Lake 7C (55°31' 105°05') CR3 limits
Rush Lake 6A walleye limit 3 Sturgeon Weir River 6D river south of Highway 106 including

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Rusty Creek 6A walleye limit 3 Attree Lake and part of Amisk Lake
Rusty Lake 6A walleye limit 3 near river mouth - closed October 1
Sapphire Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year. to May 31
Electric boat motors only Swanson Lake 8B (56°10' 106°20') CR3 limits
Sand Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year Tatukose Creek 6A walleye limit 3
Sandy Lake 7B stocked trout; open all year Ted's Lake 6B stocked trout; open all year
Sealey Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year Terra Lake 6B stocked trout; open all year
Second Mustus Lake 6A walleye limit 3 Third Mustus Lake 6A walleye limit 3
Sedge Lake 6B stocked trout; open all year Tobin Lake 5D from E.B. Campbell to Francois
Sergent Lake 6A walleye limit 3 Finley dams including the Petaigan
Shannon Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year River - walleye/sauger limit 3
Shirley Lake 6B stocked trout; open all year (combined), none may be between
Singh Lake 6C stocked trout; open all year 55 - 86 cm; pike limit 4, none may
Smoothstone Lake 6B walleye limit 1 be between 75 - 115 cm..(next page)
Central Zone
Indicates CR Water Indicates Stocked Trout Water - Open all year Please note: all dates are inclusive.

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Tobin Lake 5D mandatory use of barbless hooks. Unnamed Lake 6C (55°25' 105°28') CR3 limits
(continued) Closed April 1 to May 14 (Woody)
Torch Lake 5C walleye limit 3; only one may Unnamed Lake 6A (54°27' 108°35') walleye limit 3
exceed 50 cm. Closed April 1 to Unnamed Lake 6A (54°28' 108°39') walleye limit 3
June 15 Unnamed Lake 7D (55°08' 102°23') CR3 limits
Turvey Lake 6A walleye limit 3 Unnamed Lake 7D (55°10' 102°21') CR3 limits
Twin Falls 7C from the westerly tip of the island Unnamed Lake 7D (55°13'54” 103°03'48”) - closed
upstream and the bay located April 1 to May 31
downstream of twin Falls Unnamed Lake 7D (55°13'57” 103°04'03”) - closed April
extending to the southwest tip of 1 to May 31
Eyinew Island including Early Bay - Unnamed Lake 7D (55°19'30'' 102°35') CR3 limits
closed April 1 to June 15 Unnamed Lake 7C (55°46' 105°26') CR3 limits

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Unnamed Lake (Eva) 7C (55°31' 105°31') CR3 limits Unnamed Lake 7C (55°46' 105°34') CR3 limits
Unnamed Lake (Heika) 7C (55°32' 105°29') CR3 limits Unnamed Lake 7B (56°11' 106°21') CR3 limits
Unnamed Lake 7C (55°32' 105°30') CR3 limits. Vivian Lake 6A stocked trout; open all year
(Luttge) Wapawekka Lake 6C walleye limit 2. All creeks and
Unnamed Lake 7C (55°32' 105°30') CR3 limits associated lakes flowing into Horn
(Leuzinger) Bay (54°55' 104°07') of Wapawekka
Unnamed Lake (Nice) 6A (54°33' 108°35') walleye limit 3 Lake and Horn Bay from 54°55'26”
Unnamed Lake 7C (55°28' 105°13') CR3 limits east to the western tip of an island
(Two Williams) at 54°55'27” 104°7'13” and from
Unnamed Lake 7C (55°27' 105°32') CR3 limits the eastern tip of that island south
(Vertmont) to the mainland at 54°55'17”
Unnamed Lake 6C (55°29' 105°25') CR3 limits 104°06'56”, and the creek that
(Wildgoose) flows into Radar Bay (54°56'
Unnamed Lake 6C (55°30' 105°28') CR3 limits 104°24') of Wapawekka Lake and
(Wood Duck) the portion of Radar…(next page)
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Wapawekka Lake 6C Bay east of 104°20'25” - closed Whiteswan Lakes 6C lake trout limit 1. Whelan Bay
(continued) March 1 to June 15 closed to angling September 10
Waterhen Lake 6A walleye limit 3 to November 10
Waterhen River 6A walleye limit 3, lake trout limit 2 Wood Lake 7D Grassy Narrows - closed March 1
Wells Lake 7C (55°33' 105°37') CR3 limits to May 31
Weyakwin Lake 6C walleye limit 3 Wye Lake 6A walleye limit 3
Wykes Lake 7D (55°32' 103°33') CR3 limits
Zander Lake 8A (56°39' 108°05') CR3 limits

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Same Fish, Different Saskatchewan Waters
There is a vast difference between growth rates Walleye Northern Pike Lake Trout
in fish from northern and southern waters. Fish
grow slowly in our cold northern waters as this Reindeer Lake Reindeer Lake Reindeer Lake
comparison of 10-year old walleye, northern pike 52.2 cm (20.6 in) 64.0 cm (25.2 in) 54.2 cm (21.3 in)
and lake trout shows. This results in an extremely
Lac la Ronge Lac la Ronge Lac la Ronge
low replacement of fish in northern waters. For
this reason, anglers are encouraged to practice 56.6 cm (22.3 in) 85.3 cm (33.8 in) 67.4 cm (26.5 in)
catch-and-release fishing for large fish, especially Tobin Lake Tobin Lake Whelan Bay
in the north. 69.3 cm (27.3 in) 101.3 cm (39.9 in) 78.0 cm (30.7 in)
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Northern Zone - Special Regulations

2018-19 Season Dates: May 25, 2018 - April 15, 2019
See page 10 for catch-and-release (CR) water species limits.
Contact your local conservation officer for clarification of all regulations.

Kilometres
Northern Zone
Indicates CR Water Indicates Stocked Trout Water - Open all year Please note: all dates are inclusive.

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Ahenakew Lake 10D (58°02' 103°55') CR3 limits Cree River 10C CR1 limits: Giles Lake to Wapata
Alces Lake 11A (59°41' 108°21') CR3 limits (58°57' 105°47') Lake
Amber Lake 9A stocked trout; open all year Crooked Lake 10D (58°43' 103°56') CR3 limits
Anderson Lake 8C (56°32' 105°22') CR3 limits Dodge Lake 11C (59°50' 105°36') CR3 limits
Babiche Lake 10D (58°56' 103°34') CR3 limits Dube Lake 10C (58°35' 105°04') CR3 limits
Bannock Lake 10D (58°51' 102°42') CR3 limits Duncan Lake 9C CR1 limits: on Duncan Lake at the
Bentley Lake 10D (58°51' 103°22') CR3 limits (57°34' 104°15') junction of the Geikie and
Bird Lake 9C (57°52' 104°21') CR3 limits Wheeler rivers
Boland Lake 9D (57°52' 103°50') CR1 limits Dunnet Lake 9D (57°28' 103°32') CR3 limits
Brakewell Lake 9D (57°30' 103°43') CR3 limits Durrant Lake 10C (58°34' 104°25') CR3 limits
Briggs Lake 9C (57°53' 104°38') CR3 limits Ed's Lake 9A stocked trout; open all year
Cairns Lake 9D (57°39' 103°19') CR3 limits Engler Lake 11B (59°08' 106°52') CR2 limits

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Carlson Creek 9C CR3 limits: 57°47'15'' 104°47' to Eynard Lake 11C (59°58' 105°47') CR3 limits
(57°47' 104°47') 57°52' 104°48' Fond du Lac River 10D CR1 limits: Wollaston Lake to the
Causier Lake 9D (57°31' 103°49') CR3 limits (59°17' 106°00') south end of Redwillow Rapids at
Charcoal Lake 10D (58°49' 102°22') CR3 limits 58°31' 103°34'; CR3 limits :
Charles Lake 9D (57°23' 103°36') CR3 limits Kosdaw Lake to Crooked Lake
Cochrane River 10D CR1 limits: Wollaston Lake to Fontaine Lake 11B (59°42' 106°27') CR2 limits
(58°45' 103°00') Bigstone Rapids at 58°49' 102°45' Fontaine Lake 9A stocked trout; open all year
Collins Creek 10D CR1 limits: Kewen Lake to Forsyth Lake 10C (58°37' 104°42') CR3 limits.
(58°10' 103°45') Wollaston Lake Geikie River 9C CR1 limits: Wollaston Lake to the
Compulsion River 9D CR1 limits: Wollaston Lake to (57°18' 104°40') north end of Duncan Lake at
(57°40' 103°24') point on river at 57°33' 103°37' 57°33' 104°12'
Conacher Lake 9D (57°20' 103°01') CR2 limits Ghana Lake 8D (56°40' 103°28') CR3 limits
Corson Lake 10D (58°44' 103°45') CR3 limits Gillespie Lake 9D (57°06' 103°28') CR3 limits
Costigan Lake 8B (56°11' 106°21') CR2 limits Gow Lake 8C (56°28' 104°29') CR1 limits
Crampean Lake 10D (58°15' 102°54') CR3 limits Grandin Lake 11C (59°46' 105°58') CR3 limits
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Granger Lake 10C (58°33' 105°12') CR2 limits Kirkpatrick Lake 9C (57°54' 104°39') CR3 limits
Grayson Lake 8C (56°17' 104°37') CR1 limits Kirsch Lake 9C (57°56' 105°16') CR1 limits
Hannah Lake 11D (59°06' 102°34') CR3 limits Klemmer Lake 10D (58°21' 102°45') CR3 limits
Haresign Lake 8C (56°52' 105°56') CR2 limits Kosdaw Lake 10C (58°55' 104°01') CR3 limits
Hasbala Lake 11D (59°57' 102°00') CR3 limits Kroeker Lake 10D (58°17' 102°56') CR3 limits
Hastings Lake 8C (56°54' 105°27') CR3 limits Lampin Lake 10D (58°09' 103°54') CR3 limits
Hatchet Lake 10D (58°38' 103°40') CR3 limits Le Drew Lake 10D (58°34' 103°55') CR3 limits
Hawkrock River 11C CR1 limits: Forsyth Lake to Little Yalowega Lake 9C (57°48' 104°53') CR2 limits
(58°55' 104°47') Umfreville Lake Lloyd Lake 9A (57°22' 108°57') CR2 limits
Hedman Lake 9D (57°09' 103°05') CR3 limits Lower Foster Lake 8C (56°33' 105°23') CR2 limits
Hobson Lake 8B (56°49' 106°11') CR2 limits Lucie Lake 9D (57°40' 103°52') CR3 limits
Hodges Lake 9C (57°20' 104°50') CR1 limits MacFarlane River 11B CR2 limits: river mouth on
Holmesa-Court Lake 8C (56°15' 105°02') CR3 limits (59°12' 107°58') Athabasca Lake at 59°12' 107°58'

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Hooker Lake 10D (58°13' 102°45') CR3 limits to midpoint of first rapids 10 km
Horvath Lake 8D (56°51' 103°27') CR3 limits upstream at 59°08' 107°53'
Hull Lake 10D (58°09' 102°28') CR3 limits MacKenzie Lake 9D (57°50' 102°43') CR2 limits
Hydichuk Lake 10D (58°03' 102°46') CR3 limits Manson Lake 10D (58°39' 103°16') CR3 limits
Jackson Lakes 9D (57°46' 103°34') CR1 limits Many Islands Lake 11D (59°42' 102°10') CR1 limits
Johnson Lake 9C (57°26' 104°11') CR3 limits Mathison Lake 10C (58°29' 104°54') CR2 limits
Johnston Lake 10C (58°16' 104°46') CR2 limits Mawdsley Lake 8B (56°47' 106°07') CR2 limits
Kalheim Lake 10D (58°52' 102°01') CR3 limits McConnell Lake 9D (57°50' 103°35') CR3 limits
Kane Lake 8D (56°54' 103°32') CR3 limits McDonald Creek 10C CR1 limits: McDonald Creek to
Kernaghan Lake 10C (58°40' 104°10') CR3 limits (58°48' 105°08') Pattyson Lake
Kerslake Lake 10D (58°16' 102°41') CR3 limits McDonald Lake 8C (56°15' 104°41') CR1 limits
Kewen Lake 10D (58°11' 103°51') CR3 limits McDonald River 9D (57°39' 104°39') CR3 limits
Kidd Lake 10D (58°00' 103°52') CR3 limits McIntyre River 11C CR1 limits: from rapids to Pinkham
Kimiwan Lake 11C (59°56' 105°54') CR3 limits (59°18' 104°09') Lake (59°18' 104°04')… (next page)
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McIntyre River 11C and to rapids 17 km upstream Otherside River 11B point of river 1 km upstream of
(59°18' 104°09') (59°22' 104°02'), including a (continued) Richards Lake (59°12' 107°14')
(continued) southwest bay at 59°18' 104°12' Patterson Lake 11D (59°56' 102°18') CR1 limits
Michael Lake 9D (57°51' 104°00') CR3 limits Paull Lake 8C (56°08' 104°48') CR3 limits
Middle Foster Lake 8C (56°38' 105°25') CR3 limits Pawliuk Lake 9C (57°50' 104°41') CR3 limits
Misaw Lake 11D (59°52' 102°30') CR1 limits Pearce Lake 9D (57°45' 102°44') CR2 limits
Moffatt Lake 10D (58°17' 103°47') CR3 limits Pipestone Lake 9B (57°54' 106°35') CR1 limits
Moore Lakes 9C (57°27' 105°03') CR3 limits Poulton Lake 9C (57°50' 104°27') CR3 limits
Morell Lake 9D (57°37' 103°46') CR3 limits Premier Lake 11B (59°53' 106°05') CR3 limits
Morwick Lake 9D (57°30' 103°19') CR3 limits Pritchard Lake 8D (56°45' 103°33') CR3 limits
Mullin Lake 9D (57°37' 103°17') CR3 limits Reilly Lake 9D (57°12' 103°10') CR2 limits
Mullins Lake 10C (58°09' 104°51') CR3 limits Reindeer Lake 9D (57°30' 102°15') CR1 limits

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Murphy Lake 10C (58°26' 104°21') CR3 limits Reindeer River 8D Reindeer River south of 56°10'
Myers Lake 9C (57°24' 105°27') CR3 limits 103°11' - closed March 31 to May 14
Nokomis Lake 9D (57°00' 103°00') CR3 limits Reisner Lake 9D (57°47' 103°35') CR3 limits
Nordbye Lake 11D (59°04' 103°30') CR3 limits Reynolds Lake 9D (57°56' 102°45') CR3 limits
Obst River 10C CR3 limits: Waterfound Bay to river Richards Lake 11B (59°10' 107°10') CR2 limits
(58°51' 103°35') narrows 15 km upstream at 58°49' Riou River 11B CR2 limits: Richards Lake to point on
103°52' (59°08' 106°44') river 1 km upstream of Engler Lake
Oliver Lake 8D (56°56' 103°22') CR3 limits Rupert Lake 8C (56°54' 105°03') CR3 limits
Oman Lake 11C (59°42' 106°45') CR3 limits Rutherford Lake 9D (57°21' 103°17') CR3 limits
Oriordan Lake 9D (57°40' 103°47') CR3 limits Salaba Lake 9D (57°45' 103°41') CR3 limits
Otherside River 11B CR2 limits: river mouth at Otherside Scott Lake 11B (59°55' 106°18') CR3 limits
(59°16' 106°55') Bay on Athabasca Lake defined by a Scrimes Lake 10D (58°34' 103°26') CR3 limits
small point of land on the Scutt Lake 9D (57°38' 103°37') CR1 limits
northwest shore of Otherside Bay Selwyn Lake 11C (60°00' 104°30') CR3 limits
(59°16' 106°55’) to the…(cont.) Shagory Lake 11C (59°53' 104°58') CR3 limits
Northern Zone
Indicates CR Water Indicates Stocked Trout Water - Open all year Please note: all dates are inclusive.

Water Map Special Regulation Water Map Special Regulation

Simpson Lake 9D (57°41' 103°37') CR3 limits Unnamed Lake 9D (57°42' 103°08') CR3 limits
Sovereign Lake 11C (59°57' 105°39') CR3 limits Unnamed Lake 9C (57°43' 104°56') CR3 limits
Spence Lake 9D (57°33' 103°34') CR3 limits Unnamed Lake 10D (58°33' 104°03') CR3 limits
Swan Lake 9D (57°33' 103°03') CR3 limits Virgin River 9A CR1 limits: all rapids outflowing
Tadei Lake 8B (56°48' 106°01') CR2 limits (57°02' 108°17') from Careen Lake (57°00' 108°17')
Thrift Lake 10D (58°44' 103°24') CR3 limits including 100 m upstream and
Torwalt Lake 10D (58°18' 103°53') CR3 limits downstream of rapids
Townsend Lake 9C (57°38' 104°44') CR3 limits Vollhoffer Lake 9C (57°35' 104°54') CR3 limits
Tremblay Lake 8C (56°28' 104°42') CR1 limits Wapata Lake 10C (58°51' 105°43') CR1 limits
Umpherville Lake 9C (57°53' 104°19') CR3 limits Ward Creek 10C CR2 limits between mouth of
Umpherville River 10D CR1 limits: Wollaston Lake to the (58°37' 104°40') Forsyth Lake at 58°37' 104°40'
(58°05' 103°48') north end of Ahenakew Lake at and unnamed lake 50 km
58°05' 103°50' upstream at 58°23' 104°51'

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Unnamed Lake 10D (58°19'30'' 103°48'30'') CR3 limits Ward Lake 10C (58°35' 104°35') CR3 limits
Unnamed Lake 8C (56°16' 104°45') CR2 limits Waterbury Lake 10C (58°10' 104°22') CR2 limits
Unnamed Lake 10D (58°20' 103°51'30'') CR3 limits Waterfound Bay 10C (58°48' 104°03') CR3 limits
Unnamed Lake 9C (57°36' 104°18') CR3 limits Waterfound River 10C CR1 limits: Durrant Lake to
Unnamed Lake 10D (58°01' 103°46') CR3 limits (58°28' 104°35') Theriau Lake; CR3 limits:
Unnamed Lake 9D (57°02'57'' 103°17'00'') CR3 limits Waterfound Bay to Durrant Lake
Unnamed Lake 9D (57°03'21'' 103°17'37'') CR3 limits Wayo Lake 11B (59°56' 106°21') CR3 limits
Unnamed Lake 9C (57°25'26'' 104°56'39'') CR3 limits West Lake 8D (56°51' 103°20') CR3 limits
Unnamed Lake 9C (57°26'50'' 104°57'14'') CR3 limits Whigham Lake 10C (58°48' 104°25') CR3 limits
Unnamed Lake 9C (57°27'20'' 104°57'11'') CR3 limits Wollaston Lake 10D (58°15' 103°15') CR1 limits
Unnamed Lake 9C (57°27'25'' 104°58'06'') CR3 limits Yalowega Lake 9C (57°48' 104°53') CR2 limits
Unnamed Lake 9C (57°27'27'' 104°57'23'') CR3 limits Zengle Lake 9D (57°55' 102°33') CR2 limits
Unnamed Lake 9C (57°27'36'' 104°56'24'') CR3 limits Zimmer Lake 9C (57°09' 105°33') CR2 limits
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Catch-and-Release Fishing
Catch-and-release (CR) fishing has increased in popularity in Saskatchewan
over the past number of years. Results from the most recent survey of
recreational fishing in Canada indicate that 98 per cent of anglers in
Saskatchewan practice some form of catch-and-release. Therefore, it is
important that CR techniques follow scientifically-based best practices and
result in limited delayed mortality to the fish.
Factors such as handling, hook placement and environmental conditions are
variables that can influence post-release mortality. In order to minimize fish
mortality, follow these suggestions for effective CR fishing.

Proper Tools for Effective Catch-and-Release

· Have the proper tools close at hand. This includes needle nose pliers,
hemostats, or special hook-removing devices, line cutters for deeply
hooked fish, landing net or cradle, wet cloth glove and camera (if taking a
picture).
· Landing nets or cradles should be constructed with non-abrasive, knotless
materials such as rubber or tangle-free coated nylon. Cradles are
recommended for larger fish such as pike.

Angling Techniques for Effective Catch-and-Release

· Land the fish as quickly as possible to avoid fish exhaustion. The tackle
used should match the size of the fish targeted; avoid using intentionally
light tackle to prolong a fight.
· CR fishing in depths greater than 9 m (30 ft) should be avoided, as most
Saskatchewan fish species, other than lake trout, are unable to rapidly
adjust to the changes in water pressure as they are pulled towards the
surface, resulting in greater mortality of released fish.
· Venting of distended swim bladders, or “fizzing”, is discouraged as it can
cause stress and has the potential to harm other internal organs.
· Use unscented artificial lures rather than live/dead bait or other organic
materials (e.g. dough balls, corn, etc.) when CR fishing to minimize deep
hooking of fish.
· Limit your angling during periods of extreme heat or cold, as extreme
temperatures can contribute to post-release mortality.
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Fish Handling Techniques for

Effective Catch-and-Release
· Minimizing air exposure may be one
of the single most important factors
in limiting post-release mortality.
Ideally, fish should be released
without removing them from the
water.
· Single, barbless and/or circle hooks
can help reduce handling time and
air exposure.
· Handle the fish as quickly (under 30 seconds) and as little as possible. Use
a wet cloth glove or wet hand to prevent damage to the fish's protective
mucus coating.
· Once a fish is landed, be careful not to let it flop around as this can lead to
bruising and other injuries.
· Do not hold or support a fish's weight by the gills, gill cover or the eyes. If
a fish must be held, hold it in a horizontal position, with one hand placed
under the forward belly area and the other hand gently around the tail
area. This will help minimize damage to the fish's spine and internal
organs.
· If a fish is hooked in a vital area such as the gullet, gill or eye, consider
keeping the fish if regulations allow it, as post-release survival of these fish
is greatly reduced.
· If you must release a deeply hooked fish, consider cutting the line close to
the hook and follow proper release techniques.
· Hold a fish horizontal in the water until it is fully revived and swims away
on its own. Move the fish in an S-shaped pattern to run water through its
gills.
· If you must release fish that have been retained in a livewell, proper
livewell management is crucial to ensure good fish survival. Stress from
prolonged confinement and low dissolved oxygen levels from overcrowding
and/or warm water can result in higher mortality rates. Limit the number
of fish in a well-aerated livewell to 0.1 kg of fish per litre of water or
roughly one pound of fish per gallon of water. Limiting retention time of
fish in a livewell can also help to reduce stress and improve post-release
mortality.
· Use common sense when releasing fish. If a fish is bleeding or cannot be
revived, count that fish towards your limit, if regulations allow it.
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Weigh Your Fish With a Ruler

Fish can sometimes be harmed when weighed. To protect your fish, take a
length measurement. With this chart, you can quickly determine the
approximate weight of your fish using a ruler or tape measure.
If you measure your fish by length, use the table below to convert to an
equivalent weight. For example, a walleye 66 cm in length would weigh
approximately 3 kg. If you measure your fish in inches, use the conversion
chart below. For example, a walleye 33 inches in length would be
(33 x 2.54 = 83.8 cm) which is roughly 6.44 kg or (6.44 x 2.21) = 14.2 lbs.

TOTAL LENGTH APPROXIMATE WEIGHT, KG

cm in Perch Grayling Walleye Lake Trout Pike
20 7.80 0.11 0.08 0.06 0.06 0.07
28 10.9 0.31 0.22 0.18 0.17 0.18
36 14.0 0.67 0.46 0.41 0.37 0.36
44 17.2 1.25 0.85 0.79 0.72 0.64
52 20.3 1.41 1.36 1.24 1.04
60 23.4 2.18 2.16 1.98 1.56
68 26.5 3.24 2.98 2.23
76 30.0 4.65 4.29 3.06
84 32.8 6.44 5.94 4.07
92 35.9 8.00 5.28
100 39.0 10.50 6.70
120 46.8 19.03 11.28
140 54.6 17.51

How to Measure a Fish

Lay the fish on its side, with the mouth closed and the tail lobes pressed
together. Measure the length in a straight line along a flat surface from
the tip of the nose to the end of the tail.

To Convert:
Centimetres to Inches = multiply by 0.39
Inches to Centimetres = multiply by 2.54
Kilograms to Pounds = multiply by 2.21
Pounds to Kilograms = multiply by 0.45
Total Length (with tail pinched)
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Fish of Saskatchewan
FISH OF SASKATCHEWAN

Arctic grayling - Purple iridescence on Bigmouth Buffalo - Large mouth at tip of

sides, large dorsal fin. Average size: 0.5 kg snout with no barbels present. Large scales
(1.1 lb). on body with soft-rayed fins. Average size:
3 to 6 kg (6.6 to 13.23 lb).

Brook trout - Sides have white and red Brown trout - Tail square, not forked, light
spots surrounded by blue haloes. Average brown with black and rusty spots. Average
sizse: 0.5 to 1 kg (1.1 to 2.2 lb). size: 1 to 2.5 kg (2.2 to 5.5 lb).

Bullhead (brown & black) - Tail square, not Burbot - Head flattened, single barbel
forked, four pairs of barbels (whiskers) below mouth. Average size: 1 to 1.5 kg (2.2
present. Average size: Less than 1 kg (2.2 lb). to 3.3 lb).

Carp - Large heavy scales on body, two pairs Channel catfish - Tail deeply forked, four
of barbels at edge of mouth. Average sizse: pairs of barbels (whiskers) present. Average
1 to 5 kg (2.2 to 11 lb). size: 1 to 2 kg (2.2 to 4.4 lb).

Goldeye - Silver to dark blue in colour with Lake trout - Deeply forked tail fin, colour is
large, bright yellow eyes. Leading edge of dark grey-green with light spots. Average
dorsal fin above anal fin. Average size: Less size: 1 to 2.5 kg (2.2 to 5.5 lb).
than 0.5 kg (1.1 lb).

Lake whitefish - Small head, nose Largemouth bass - Large head and mouth,
overhangs lower jaw, silvery in colour. spiny dorsal fin. Average size: 0.5 to 1.5 kg
Average size: 0.5 to 1.5 kg (1.1 to 3.3 lb) (1.1 to 3.3 lb).
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Mooneye - Similar in appearance to goldeye, Northern pike - Body long and torpedo
but with leading edge of dorsal fin ahead of shaped, large mouth with many sharp teeth.
anal fin. Average size: less than 0.5 kg (1.1 lb). Average size: 1 to 2.5 kg (2.2 to 5.5 lb).

Rainbow trout - Mature fish have a pink/red Rock bass - Body is deep and narrow, eyes
band on each side. Average size: 0.5 to 2 kg are red/orange in colour. Average size: less
(1.1 to 4.4 lb). than 0.5 kg (1.1 lb).

Sauger - No white lobe on lower tail fin, Splake (Lake trout hybrid) - Body greenish
dorsal fin with black spots. Average size: in colour, with yellowish spots and heavy
Less than 0.5 kg (1.1 lb). body. Average size: 1 to 2 kg (2.2 to 4.4 lb).

Smallmouth bass - Colour may vary from Lake Sturgeon - Shark-like tail fin. Pointed
green to olive with dark vertical bars along snout with four barbels. Average size: 3 to 10
the side. Spiny dorsal fin. Average size: 1.35 kg (6.6 to 22 lb).
kg (2.98 lb).

Tiger trout (Brook trout/Brown trout Walleye - White mark on lower lobe of tail
hybrid) - Yellow/brown in colour, worm- fin, spiny dorsal fin. Average size: 0.5 to 1.5
shaped mark on sides. Average size: 0.5 to 1 kg (1.1 to 3.3 lb).
kg (1.1 to 2.2 lb).

Yellow perch - Golden colour with black

bars, spiny dorsal fin. Average size: 0.2 to
0.5 kg (0.44 to 1.1 lb).
Going fishing?
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