Brown Trout in Saskatchewan
Brown Trout is one of the rarer stocked trout species that can be found in Saskatchewan. They are only found in a fairly small number of lakes in the province.
In Saskatchewan, Brown Trout are raised at the Saskatchewan Fish Hatchery on Echo Lake and released into ponds and lakes across the province.
Details
| Scientific name: | Salmo trutta |
| Avg. weight: | 1 to 2.5 kg (2.2 to 5.5 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern |
| General Limit: | Limit 5 (combined limit for all stocked trout) |
| SK Record: | 32lbs - 38" @ Lake Diefenbaker in 2018 |
| Distribution: | Found in 16 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Brown Trout can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Brown Trout
Fishing for Brown Trout in Saskatchewan
General Limits
The limit for Brown Trout is Limit 5 (combined limit for all stocked trout) in Saskatchewan provincial waters. Some provincial waters may have different limits for Brown Trout or be closed to fishing altogether. Always double check with the Sask Anglers Guide before heading out.
Sask Record for Brown Trout
The Sask angling record for a Brown Trout (32lbs 38“) was caught in Lake Diefenbaker in 2018.
Lakes with Brown Trout
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide