Channel Catfish in Saskatchewan
Sask Record Channel Catfish
The Sask angling record for a Channel Catfish (14lb 2oz) was caught in the Qu'Appelle River in 1998.
Details
| Scientific name: | Ictalurus punctatus |
| Avg. weight: | 1 to 2 kg (2.2 to 4.4 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern |
| General Limit: | 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 Limit 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
Resources
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_catfish
- https://www.sasktoday.ca/central/opinion/round-lake-catfish-summer-highlight-4016212
- https://igfa.org/game-fish-database?search_type=SpeciesID&search_term_1=110
- https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/parks-culture-heritage-and-sport/hunting-trapping-and-angling/angling/season-dates-and-limits