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) |
| 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.
Lakes with Arctic Grayling
Black Lake is a massive (110213 acre) lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Northern Zone |
| Photos: | 6 photos of Black Lake |
| Location: | 59.147782538736, -105.37394177957 |
| Shore Length: | 381km |
| Surface Area: | 110213 acres |
| Max Width: | 17 km (11 mi) |
| Max Length: | 55 km (34 mi) |
| Inflows: | Chipman River, Cree River, Fond du Lac River, Souter River |
| Outflows: | Fond du Lac River |
Lake Athabasca is a massive (1925762 acre) lake. Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park is adjacent to Lake Athabasca.
| Fishing Zone: | Northern Zone |
| Parks: | Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park |
| Location: | 59.123901342692, -109.01873204606 |
| Shore Length: | 1612km |
| Surface Area: | 1925762 acres |
| Max Width: | 50 km (31 mi) |
| Max Length: | 283 km (176 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Inflows: | Peace River, which backs up through Rivière des Rochers during flooding, Athabasca River, William River, MacFarlane River, Colin River, Fond du Lac River, |
| Outflows: | Rivière des Rochers that meets with the Peace to form the Slave |
Reindeer Lake is a huge lake in Northern Saskatchewan. It is the second-largest lake in the province and the ninth-largest lake in Canada. Globally it's the 24th largest lake on the planet. 92% of the
| Fishing Zone: | Northern Zone |
| Photos: | 7 photos of Reindeer Lake |
| Parks: | Reindeer Lake (Norvil Olson) Recreation Site |
| Location: | 57.206821551143, -102.43366639094 |
| Shore Length: | 5497km |
| Surface Area: | 1362782 acres |
| Max Depth: | 219 m (719 ft) |
| Inflows: | Cochrane River (Canada) |
| Outflows: | Reindeer River |
Wollaston Lake is the largest lake that is entirely within Saskatchewan. Lake Athabasca and Reindeer Lake are larger, but cross the border into Alberta and Manitoba respectively. The lake is located
| Fishing Zone: | Northern Zone |
| Photos: | 1 photos of Wollaston Lake |
| Communities: | Wollaston Lake Hamlet |
| Parks: | Wollaston Lake (Hidden Bay) Recreation Site |
| Location: | 58.179148609331, -103.29333906934 |
| Shore Length: | 2081km |
| Surface Area: | 517812 acres |
| Max Depth: | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Inflows: | Geikie River |
| Outflows: | Fond du Lac River (10%) Cochrane River (90%)[1] |
Wapata Lake is a massive (12400 acre) lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Northern Zone |
| Location: | 58.843727804418, -105.69701934701 |
| Shore Length: | 76km |
| Surface Area: | 12400 acres |
| Max Depth: | 90ft |
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://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/parks-culture-heritage-and-sport/hunting-trapping-and-angling/angling/season-dates-and-limits