Arctic Grayling in Saskatchewan
Arctic Grayling is a very popular game fish in the province.
Only found in the far north of the province, they are known as "Sailfish of the North" due to their long dorsal fin that resembles a sail.
Details
| Scientific name: | Thymallus arcticus |
| Avg. weight: | under 2kg (2 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern |
| General Limit: | 2 (only one may exceed 35 cm) |
| SK Record: | 4lb 5oz @ in 1996 |
| Distribution: | Found in 28 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Arctic Grayling can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Arctic Grayling
Fishing for Arctic Grayling in Saskatchewan
General Limits
The limit for Arctic Grayling is 2 (only one may exceed 35 cm) in Saskatchewan provincial waters. Some provincial waters may have different limits for Arctic Grayling or be closed to fishing altogether. Always double check with the Sask Anglers Guide before heading out.
Sask Record for Arctic Grayling
The Sask angling record for an Arctic Grayling (4lb 5oz) was caught in the Fond Du Lac River in 1966.
Lakes with Arctic Grayling
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes
References
- https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/parks-culture-heritage-and-sport/hunting-trapping-and-angling/angling/season-dates-and-limits
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_grayling
- https://minorbay.com/2021/04/a-unique-catch-arctic-grayling-fishing-in-saskatchewan/
- https://www.scottlakelodge.com/canada-fishing/arctic-grayling/all-about-grayling/
- https://igfa.org/game-fish-database/?search_type=SpeciesID&search_term_1=141
- https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/parks-culture-heritage-and-sport/hunting-trapping-and-angling/angling/season-dates-and-limits