Bigmouth Buffalo in Saskatchewan
The bigmouth buffalo is Saskatchewan's largest sucker. They can grow up to a metre long and can weigh up to 25kg (55lbs).
They can only be found in the Qu'Appelle River valley in the province.
Habitat
Bigmouth buffalo prefer turbid, highly eutrophic waters. In the spring and summer they occupy warm shallow protected bays.
Similar Species
- Common Carp. Bigmouth buffalo are often confused for the non-native common carp. A carp can be identified by its distinct whisker-like barbells around its mouth. The bigmouth buffalo does not have these barbells.
Details
| Scientific name: | Ictiobus cyprinellus |
| Avg. weight: | 3 to 6 kg (6.6 to 13.23 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern |
| Also known as: | redmouth buffalo, buffalofish, roundhead, brown buffalo |
| Distribution: | Found in 8 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Bigmouth Buffalo can be found in Saskatchewan.
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Lakes with Bigmouth Buffalo
Katepwa Lake is a large recreational and fishing lake located 88km ENE of Regina in the Qu'Appelle River Valley. Highway 56 runs along the east and south of the lake, while Highway 619 runs along the
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 33 photos of Katepwa Lake |
| RM: | North Qu'Appelle No. 187, Abernethy No. 186, Indian Head No. 156 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of the District of Katepwa, Taylor Beach, Lake View Beach, Berry Hills Estates |
| Parks: | Katepwa Point Provincial Park |
| Location: | 50.70333532393, -103.64394315607 |
| Shore Length: | 27km |
| Surface Area: | 4018 acres |
| Max Width: | 1.7 km (1.1 mi) |
| Max Length: | 9.9 km (6.2 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 23.2 m (76 ft) |
| Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
| Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
Buffalo Pound Lake is a popular recreational, camping and fishing lake located 29km N of Moose Jaw. The lake is also the water source for around 25% of the province's population including Regina, Moos
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 35 photos of Buffalo Pound Lake |
| RM: | Dufferin No. 190, Moose Jaw No. 161 |
| Parks: | Buffalo Pound Provincial Park |
| Location: | 50.656265550525, -105.49993742485 |
| Shore Length: | 76km |
| Surface Area: | 7093 acres |
| Max Depth: | 5.6 m (18 ft) |
| Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
| Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
Crooked Lake is a recreational and fishing lake in the Qu'Appelle Valley. It is a popular destination in winter and summer! One of the many lakes within the valley it is 100km S of Yorkton and 168km E
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 55 photos of Crooked Lake |
| RM: | Elcapo No. 154, Grayson No. 184 |
| Communities: | Melville Beach, Moose Bay Hamlet, Sunset Beach Hamlet, Grenfell Beach, Exne's Twin Bays |
| Parks: | Crooked Lake Provincial Park |
| Location: | 50.605666561126, -102.73304456297 |
| Shore Length: | 36km |
| Surface Area: | 3977 acres |
| Max Depth: | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
| Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
Echo Lake is a large recreational and fishing lake located 67km NE of Regina in the Qu'Appelle River Valley. There are multiple communities, several campgrounds and beaches, and a provincial park on t
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 20 photos of Echo Lake |
| RM: | North Qu'Appelle No. 187 |
| Communities: | Fort Qu'Appelle, Resort Village of B-Say-Tah, Resort Village of Fort San |
| Parks: | Echo Valley Provincial Park, Valley Centre Recreation Site |
| Location: | 50.792640420978, -103.84446113548 |
| Shore Length: | 18km |
| Surface Area: | 3215 acres |
| Max Width: | 1.7 km (1.1 mi) |
| Max Length: | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River at Sioux Crossing |
| Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
Last Mountain Lake is a massive (55203 acre) lake. Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area, Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary, Regina Beach Recreation Site, Rowan's Ravine Provincial Park, Last Mou
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 7 photos of Last Mountain Lake |
| RM: | McKillop No. 220, Longlaketon No. 219, Wreford No. 280, Last Mountain Valley No. 250, Big Arm No. 251, Sarnia No. 221 |
| Communities: | Regina Beach, Wee Too Beach, Pelican Pointe, Etters Beach, Lumsden Beach, Grandview Beach, Buena Vista, Saskatchewan Beach, Glen Harbour, Silton, Alice Beach, Kannata Valley, Lipp's Beach, Sorensen Beach, Colesdale Park, Sarnia Beach, Alta Vista, Mohr's Beach, Uhl's Bay, Collingwood Lakeshore Estates, Spring Bay, Arlington Beach |
| Parks: | Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area, Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary, Regina Beach Recreation Site, Rowan's Ravine Provincial Park, Last Mountain House Provincial Park, Valeport Recreation Site, Etter's Beach Recreation Site, Saskatchewan Beach Regional Park, Valeport Wildlife Management Unit, Last Mountain Lake Wildlife Management Unit, Last Mountain Regional Park |
| Location: | 51.071438585875, -105.12899448392 |
| Shore Length: | 352km |
| Surface Area: | 55203 acres |
| Max Width: | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
| Max Length: | 93 km (58 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Inflows: | Lanigan Creek, Lewis Creek, Arm River |
| Outflows: | Last Mountain Creek |
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes