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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Northern Pike Yellow Perch Walleye Lake Whitefish Burbot White Sucker Cisco Longnose Sucker Lake Sturgeon

Candle Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Candle Lake Provincial Park and 72km NNE of Prince Albert. Candle Lake Provincial Park, Waskateena Beach Recreation Site and Minowukaw Dog Beach are located at Candle Lake.

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 medium sized lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Great Blue Heron Provincial Park and 40km NNW of Prince Albert. Great Blue Heron Provincial Park is adjacent to Christopher Lake.

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 large lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Great Blue Heron Provincial Park and 46km NNW of Prince Albert. Fairy Island Wildlife Refuge, Emma Lake (Murray Point) Recreation Site and Great Blue Heron Provincial Park are located at Emma Lake.

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 large stocked lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located in Greenwater Lake Provincial Park and 83km ESE of Melfort. Last stocked with walleye in 2023 The lake is within Greenwater Lake Provincial Park.

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 stocked lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Meadow Lake Provincial Park and 41km NNW of Meadow Lake. Last stocked with walleye in 2024 Meadow Lake Provincial Park is adjacent to Greig Lake.

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