Channel Catfish in Saskatchewan
Details
| Scientific name: | Ictalurus punctatus |
| Avg. weight: | 1 to 2 kg (2.2 to 4.4 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern |
| General Limit: | 1 (which cannot exceed 60 cm) |
| Distribution: | Found in 6 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Channel Catfish can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Channel Catfish
Fishing for Channel Catfish in Saskatchewan
General Limits
The limit for Channel Catfish is 1 (which cannot exceed 60 cm) in Saskatchewan provincial waters. Some provincial waters may have different limits for Channel Catfish or be closed to fishing altogether. Always double check with the Sask Anglers Guide before heading out.
Lakes with Channel Catfish
Katepwa Lake is a large recreational and fishing lake located 88km ENE of Regina in the Qu'Appelle River Valley. Highway 56 runs along the east and south of the lake, while Highway 619 runs along the
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 33 photos of Katepwa Lake |
| RM: | North Qu'Appelle No. 187, Abernethy No. 186, Indian Head No. 156 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of the District of Katepwa, Taylor Beach, Lake View Beach, Berry Hills Estates |
| Parks: | Katepwa Point Provincial Park |
| Location: | 50.70333532393, -103.64394315607 |
| Shore Length: | 27km |
| Surface Area: | 4018 acres |
| Max Width: | 1.7 km (1.1 mi) |
| Max Length: | 9.9 km (6.2 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 23.2 m (76 ft) |
| Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
| Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
Crooked Lake is a recreational and fishing lake in the Qu'Appelle Valley. It is a popular destination in winter and summer! One of the many lakes within the valley it is 100km S of Yorkton and 168km E
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 55 photos of Crooked Lake |
| RM: | Elcapo No. 154, Grayson No. 184 |
| Communities: | Melville Beach, Moose Bay Hamlet, Sunset Beach Hamlet, Grenfell Beach, Exne's Twin Bays |
| Parks: | Crooked Lake Provincial Park |
| Location: | 50.605666561126, -102.73304456297 |
| Shore Length: | 36km |
| Surface Area: | 3977 acres |
| Max Depth: | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
| Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
Echo Lake is a large recreational and fishing lake located 67km NE of Regina in the Qu'Appelle River Valley. There are multiple communities, several campgrounds and beaches, and a provincial park on t
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 20 photos of Echo Lake |
| RM: | North Qu'Appelle No. 187 |
| Communities: | Fort Qu'Appelle, Resort Village of B-Say-Tah, Resort Village of Fort San |
| Parks: | Echo Valley Provincial Park, Valley Centre Recreation Site |
| Location: | 50.792640420978, -103.84446113548 |
| Shore Length: | 18km |
| Surface Area: | 3215 acres |
| Max Width: | 1.7 km (1.1 mi) |
| Max Length: | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River at Sioux Crossing |
| Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
Mission Lake (sometimes called Lebret Lake) is a medium-sized recreational and fishing lake located 75km NE of Regina. The lake is one of the four "Fishing Lakes" in the Qu'Appelle Valley. E
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 8 photos of Mission Lake |
| RM: | North Qu'Appelle No. 187, Abernethy No. 186 |
| Communities: | Fort Qu'Appelle, Lebret |
| Parks: | Lebret Recreation Site |
| Location: | 50.757278036568, -103.74007285299 |
| Shore Length: | 14km |
| Surface Area: | 1904 acres |
| Max Width: | 1.6 km (0.99 mi) |
| Max Length: | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 16.8 m (55 ft) |
| Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
| Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
Pasqua Lake is a large fishing and recreational lake located 58km NE of Regina. It is the farthest west and upstream of the four Fishing Lakes. (Pasqua Lake, Echo Lake, Mission Lake, Katepwa Lake) Ech
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 12 photos of Pasqua Lake |
| RM: | North Qu'Appelle No. 187 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Pasqua Lake |
| Parks: | Echo Valley Provincial Park |
| Location: | 50.787116168179, -104.00644954957 |
| Shore Length: | 41km |
| Surface Area: | 4613 acres |
| Max Width: | 16.1 km (10.0 mi) |
| Max Length: | 1.6 km (0.99 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 18.3 m (60 ft) |
| Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
| Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River at Sioux Crossing |
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes