Burbot in Saskatchewan
Burbot are the only freshwater cod in North America and are native here in Saskatchewan.
They can be found in lakes and waters across the province and generally live in the coldest, deepest parts of the lake.
The burbot is a predator fish and feeds on whitefish and other burbot, mostly at night.
Lake Diefenbaker here in Saskatchewan has the world record for the largest burbot that was caught by Sean Konrad on March 27, 2010.
Details
| Scientific name: | Lota lota |
| Avg. weight: | 1 to 1.5 kg (2.2 to 3.3 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern |
| Also known as: | mariah, bubbot, loche, cusk, freshwater cod, freshwater ling, freshwater cusk, lingcod, or eelpout |
| General Limit: | Limit 8 |
| Distribution: | Found in 311 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Burbot can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Burbot
Fishing for Burbot in Saskatchewan
General Limits
The limit for Burbot is Limit 8 in Saskatchewan provincial waters. Some provincial waters may have different limits for Burbot or be closed to fishing altogether. Always double check with the Sask Anglers Guide before heading out.
Lakes with Burbot
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide