Fishing Saskatchewan

Of the 68 species found here, northern pike and walleye are the most widely distributed. Trout include the beautiful rainbow, brook, and brown, and Saskatchewan's only native trout, the laker. Many of Saskatchewan's anglers travel north, where the majority of Saskatchewan's 100,000 lakes, rivers and streams are concentrated. Boundary Reservoir in southeast Saskatchewan is the only location in the province that provides anglers with the opportunity to fish for largemouth bass.

The main target species are walleye, pike, lake trout, and perch. For walleye, the lakes that are best known are Last Mountain Lake, Tobin Lake and The South Saskatchewan River. An angler can expect walleye up to 6 pounds with the occasional fish in the 10 pound mark for more experienced (or lucky) anglers.

Tobin Lake is just four hours north of Regina, the provincial capital. Tobin Lake is located between the Francois Finlay and E.B. Campbell Dams on the Saskatchewan River. This man-made lake hosts some of the best walleye fishing in North America . Tobin not only holds a record walleye over 17 lbs. but also has a record northern pike well over 38 lbs. Last Mountain Lake, in southern Saskatchewan, is within an hour's drive from Regina, and produces walley to 13 pounds and large pike.

About one and a half hours south of Saskatoon lies lake Diefenbaker. Lake Diefenbaker, or the "Dief" as the locals call it, is an important water system. Lake Diefenbaker is the largest body of water in southern Saskatchewan. It was formed by two dams, the Qu'Appelle River Dam and Gardiner Dam. Early in the year, the bays and coulee's off of the main lake hold most of the walleye. . The fish are usually shallow in the spring, in one to six feet of water, so they are easily accessed by anglers. Later in the season the fish move out and use the many main lake points,and reefs. The best way to catch these fish is usually to use bottom bouncers and spinners tipped with a night crawler, or crankbaits, run off of planer boards, like Off Shore tackles OR-12 Side planer

Northern Saskatchewan, like the rest of the Canadian shield, is where the prairies end and the rugged country begins. This is the land of lakes and pine trees, few people and lots of fish! The image of Saskatchewan as endless plain is soon forgotten. Northern Saskatchewan offers excellent opportunities for trophy lake trout and northern pike as well as artic grayling. In lakes such as Cree, Reindeer, Churchill, and the lakes of the Prince Albert/La Ronge area, fishing for pike and lake trout is world class.