Walleye in Saskatchewan
Walleye is not only the most popular sports fish in Saskatchewan it is also the provincial fish!
Walleye can be found almost everywhere in the province, and are frequently stocked in lakes all over the province.
Details
| Scientific name: | Sander vitreus |
| Avg. weight: | 0.5 to 1.5 kg (1.1 to 3.3 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern |
| Also known as: | pickeral |
| General Limit: | 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm) |
| PA National Park limit: | 2 |
| Distribution: | Found in 1008 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Walleye can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Walleye
Fishing for Walleye in Saskatchewan
General Limits
The limit for Walleye is 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm) in Saskatchewan provincial waters. Some provincial waters may have different limits for Walleye or be closed to fishing altogether. Always double check with the Sask Anglers Guide before heading out.
The limit for Walleye is 2 when fishing within the Prince Albert National Park.
Lakes with Walleye
Blackstrap Lake is a large reservoir in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Resort Village of Shields and 41km SSE of Saskatoon. Blackstrap Provincial Park and Provincial Park Dog Park are located at Blackstrap Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 26 photos of Blackstrap Lake |
| RM: | Dundurn No. 314 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Shields, Resort Village of Thode |
| Parks: | Blackstrap Provincial Park |
| Location: | 51.794701962656, -106.42223139094 |
| Shore Length: | 40km |
| Surface Area: | 2992 acres |
| Max Width: | 0.8–1.2 km (0.50–0.75 mi) |
| Max Length: | 14.4 km (8.9 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 9.39 m (30.8 ft) |
| Inflows: | Earthen aqueduct from Lake Diefenbaker |
Candle Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Candle Lake Provincial Park and 72km NNE of Prince Albert. Candle Lake Provincial Park, Waskateena Beach Recreation Site and Minowukaw Dog Beach are located at Candle Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Photos: | 24 photos of Candle Lake |
| RM: | Paddockwood No. 520 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Candle Lake |
| Parks: | Candle Lake Provincial Park, Waskateena Beach Recreation Site |
| Location: | 53.822669397618, -105.29727226295 |
| Shore Length: | 73km |
| Surface Area: | 32616 acres |
| Max Depth: | 16.8 m (55 ft) |
| Inflows: | Fisher Creek, Clearsand Creek, Hanin Creek |
| Outflows: | Torch River |
Emma Lake is a large lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Great Blue Heron Provincial Park and 46km NNW of Prince Albert. Fairy Island Wildlife Refuge, Emma Lake (Murray Point) Recreation Site and Great Blue Heron Provincial Park are located at Emma Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Photos: | 35 photos of Emma Lake |
| RM: | The District of Lakeland No. 521 |
| Communities: | Sunnyside Beach, Guise Beach, Neis Beach, Emma Lake (Unincorporated), Okema Beach |
| Parks: | Fairy Island Wildlife Refuge, Emma Lake (Murray Point) Recreation Site, Great Blue Heron Provincial Park |
| Location: | 53.60438082944, -105.92050530467 |
| Shore Length: | 67km |
| Surface Area: | 4364 acres |
| Max Depth: | 10.1 m (33 ft) |
| Inflows: | Montreal Creek, Emma Lake Diversion |
| Outflows: | Christopher Lake diversion |
Fishing Lake is a very large lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Resort Village of Chorney Beach and 21km SE of Wadena. Fishing Lake Wildlife Refuge and Fishing Lake Regional Park (Leslie Beach) are located at Fishing Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 38 photos of Fishing Lake |
| RM: | Sasman No. 336, Foam Lake No. 276 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Leslie Beach, Resort Village of Chorney Beach, Hamlet of North Shore Fishing Lake, Hamlet of Ottman - Murray Beach |
| Parks: | Fishing Lake Wildlife Refuge, Fishing Lake Regional Park (Leslie Beach) |
| Location: | 51.836640063468, -103.55045285949 |
| Shore Length: | 55km |
| Surface Area: | 7583 acres |
| Max Depth: | 17.99 m (59.0 ft) |
| Outflows: | None |
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walleye
- https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/parks-culture-heritage-and-sport/hunting-trapping-and-angling/angling/season-dates-and-limits
- https://www.saskwalleyetrail.com/
- https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/parks-culture-heritage-and-sport/hunting-trapping-and-angling/angling/season-dates-and-limits
- https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/experiences/peche-fishing