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:	8
Distribution:	Found in 309 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 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.