Brook Trout in Saskatchewan
Brook Trout are one of the species of stocked trout that can be found in Saskatchewan.
In Saskatchewan, brook trout are raised at the Saskatchewan Fish Hatchery on Echo Lake and released into ponds and lakes across the province.
History
Although brook trout are not a native species in Saskatchewan, they have a long history in the province. They have been stocked as a recreational game fish for over a hundred years. The earliest stocking record I've seen for brook trout was 2,500 fingerlings in 1919 that were put into Oscar Creek. Even though brook trout aren't native to Saskatchewan some lakes and rivers have developed self-supporting populations.
Similar Species
- Brown Trout.
- Tiger Trout. The sterile offspring of a male brook trout and a female brown trout. Tiger Trout can be mistaken for either of their parents.
Details
| Scientific name: | Salvelinus fontinalis |
| Avg. weight: | 0.5 to 1 kg (1.1 to 2.2 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Secure |
| Also known as: | speckled trout |
| SK Record: | 7lb 5oz @ Loch Leven in 2004 |
| Distribution: | Found in 32 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Brook Trout can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Brook Trout
Sask Record for Brook Trout
The Sask angling record for a Brook Trout (7lb 5oz) was caught in Loch Leven in 2004.
Lakes with Brook Trout
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/Brook_trout
- https://saskborder.com/articles/2016/4/6/brook-trout
- https://fishingbooker.com/blog/brook-trout-vs-brown-trout/
- https://igfa.org/game-fish-database?search_type=SpeciesID&search_term_1=252
- https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/parks-culture-heritage-and-sport/hunting-trapping-and-angling/angling/season-dates-and-limits