Common Carp in Saskatchewan
Common Carp are considered an invasive species in the province. They can be found in a number of lakes in the south of the province primarily in the Qu'Appelle River Valley.
Impact on native species
Common Carp are prolific breeders and can out-compete native species. In the Qu'Appelle River Valley, they are present in every lake where Big Mouth Buffalo can be found and share similar environments.
Introduction to Saskatchewan
Common Carp were introduced to the United States in the 1800s and worked their way into Saskatchewan through the river system.
Details
| Scientific name: | Cyprinus carpio |
| Avg. weight: | 1 to 5 kg (2.2 to 11 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable |
| Also known as: | european carp |
| Distribution: | Found in 15 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Common Carp can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Common Carp
Lakes with Common Carp
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 |
Wascana Lake is a small (383 acre) lake. Wascana Game Preserve and Wascana Lake Bird Sanctuary are located at Wascana Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 1 photos of Wascana Lake |
| RM: | Sherwood No. 159 |
| Communities: | Regina |
| Parks: | Wascana Game Preserve, Wascana Lake Bird Sanctuary |
| Location: | 50.426055473492, -104.59131650325 |
| Shore Length: | 23km |
| Surface Area: | 383 acres |
Buffalo Pound Lake is a popular recreational, camping and fishing lake located 29km N of Moose Jaw. The lake is also the water source for around 25% of the province's population including Regina, Moos
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 35 photos of Buffalo Pound Lake |
| RM: | Dufferin No. 190, Moose Jaw No. 161 |
| Parks: | Buffalo Pound Provincial Park |
| Location: | 50.656265550525, -105.49993742485 |
| Shore Length: | 76km |
| Surface Area: | 7093 acres |
| Max Depth: | 5.6 m (18 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 |
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes