Burbot in Saskatchewan

Photo of Burbot

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.

Distribution of Burbot 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.

Lakes with Burbot

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Provincial Park Campground Boat Launch Beach Cabins Golf Course
Northern Pike Yellow Perch Walleye Lake Whitefish Burbot White Sucker Cisco Longnose Sucker Lake Sturgeon

Candle Lake is one of the most popular recreational destinations in the province. The lake draws huge crowds in the summer to the water and community. In the winter it's a popular destination for sno

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Photos: 24 photos of Candle Lake
RM: Paddockwood No. 520
Communities: Resort Village of Candle Lake
Parks: Candle Lake Provincial Park, Waskateena Beach Recreation Site
Location: 53.822669397618, -105.29727226295
Shore Length: 73km
Surface Area: 32616 acres
Max Depth: 16.8 m (55 ft)
Inflows: Fisher Creek, Clearsand Creek, Hanin Creek
Outflows: Torch River
Boat Launch Beach Provincial Park
Northern Pike Yellow Perch Walleye Burbot White Sucker

Christopher Lake is a popular recreation lake located 40km NNW of Prince Albert. The lake has parks, campgrounds, camps, marinas, beaches, boat launches, and hiking trails to explore. The Resort Villa

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Photos: 27 photos of Christopher Lake
RM: The District of Lakeland No. 521
Communities: Resort Village of Christopher Lake, Bell's Beach, Clearsand Beach
Parks: Great Blue Heron Provincial Park, Christopher Lake Nature Area
Location: 53.566265824554, -105.82591024771
Shore Length: 18km
Surface Area: 1643 acres
Max Length: 14.61 km (9.08 mi)
Max Depth: 10.1 m (33 ft)
Inflows: Christopher Lake diversion
Outflows: Christopher Creek
Golf Course Campground Provincial Park Boat Launch Beach
Northern Pike Yellow Perch Walleye Burbot White Sucker Longnose Sucker

Emma Lake is a top-rated recreational lake located 12km NW of the Resort Village of Christopher Lake and 46km NNW of Prince Albert. This is one of the most popular recreational lakes in the province,

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Photos: 35 photos of Emma Lake
RM: The District of Lakeland No. 521
Communities: Sunnyside Beach, Guise Beach, Neis Beach, Emma Lake (Unincorporated), Okema Beach
Parks: Fairy Island Wildlife Refuge, Emma Lake (Murray Point) Recreation Site, Great Blue Heron Provincial Park
Location: 53.60438082944, -105.92050530467
Shore Length: 67km
Surface Area: 4364 acres
Max Depth: 10.1 m (33 ft)
Inflows: Montreal Creek, Emma Lake Diversion
Outflows: Christopher Lake diversion
Provincial Park Boat Launch Campground Golf Course Beach
Northern Pike Yellow Perch Walleye Burbot White Sucker

Greenwater Lake is a popular recreation destination located within the Greenwater Lake Provincial Park. The lake is accessible from Highway 38 and a provincial park pass is required. There are many se

Fishing Zone: Southern Zone
Photos: 31 photos of Greenwater Lake
RM: Bjorkdale No. 426, Porcupine No. 395
Parks: Greenwater Lake Provincial Park
Location: 52.514896459523, -103.50737331256
Shore Length: 26km
Surface Area: 2722 acres
Outflows: Greenwater Creek
Provincial Park Beach Campground Boat Launch Picnic Area
Northern Pike Yellow Perch Walleye Lake Whitefish Burbot White Sucker Cisco Longnose Sucker

Greig Lake is a large recreational lake in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The lake is about 40km from Meadow Lake (City). The Resort Village of Greig Lake and the Provincial Park campground are on the e

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Photos: 44 photos of Greig Lake
Communities: Resort Village of Greig Lake
Parks: Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Location: 54.454148488114, -108.72320937811
Shore Length: 22km
Surface Area: 3998 acres
Max Depth: 27.01 m (88.6 ft)
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Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes

References