Lake Sturgeon in Saskatchewan
Lake Sturgeon is the only species of sturgeon found in Saskatchewan.
Distribution
Although reported in a handful of lakes it is primarily found in the Saskatchewan River in the province.
Details
| Scientific name: | Acipenser fulvescens |
| Avg. weight: | 3 to 10 kg (6.6 to 22 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Endangered |
| Also known as: | rock sturgeon |
| Distribution: | Found in 11 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Lake Sturgeon can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Lake Sturgeon
Lakes with 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 |
Lake Diefenbaker is a massive lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Douglas Provincial Park and 74km NNE of Swift Current. Last stocked with brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout in 2024 Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site, Palliser Regional Park, Herbert Ferry Regional Park, Prairie Lake Regional Park, Douglas Provincial Park, Danielson Provincial Park, Elbow Harbour Recreation Site and Cabri Regional Park are located at Lake Diefenbaker.
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 58 photos of Lake Diefenbaker |
| RM: | Excelsior No. 166, Saskatchewan Landing No. 167, Victory No. 226 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Beaver Flat, Riverhurst, Hitchcock Bay |
| Parks: | Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site, Palliser Regional Park, Herbert Ferry Regional Park, Prairie Lake Regional Park, Douglas Provincial Park, Danielson Provincial Park, Elbow Harbour Recreation Site, Cabri Regional Park |
| Location: | 50.922837570377, -107.49800295574 |
| Shore Length: | 1002km |
| Surface Area: | 107132 acres |
| Max Width: | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Max Length: | 225 km (140 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Inflows: | South Saskatchewan River |
| Outflows: | South Saskatchewan RiverQu'Appelle River |
Cumberland Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located 84km SSW of Creighton. Cumberland House Provincial Park is adjacent to Cumberland Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Communities: | Cumberland House |
| Parks: | Cumberland House Provincial Park, Bigstone Cutoff Recreation Site |
| Location: | 54.038049791572, -102.25782294463 |
| Shore Length: | 160km |
| Surface Area: | 53972 acres |
| Inflows: | Grassberry RiverNew Channel Lake |
| Outflows: | Saskatchewan River |
Round Lake is a large lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Resort Village of West End and 54km SE of Melville. Bird's Point Recreation Site is adjacent to Round Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 26 photos of Round Lake |
| RM: | Fertile Belt No. 183, Willowdale No. 153, Elcapo No. 154, Grayson No. 184 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Bird's Point, Resort Village of West End |
| Parks: | Bird's Point Recreation Site |
| Location: | 50.537528692454, -102.37190112851 |
| Shore Length: | 23km |
| Surface Area: | 2855 acres |
| Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
| Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
Tobin Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Tobin Lake Recreation Site and 31km N of Carrot River. Tobin Lake Recreation Site is adjacent to Tobin Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Photos: | 2 photos of Tobin Lake |
| RM: | Moose Range No. 486, Nipawin No. 487 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Tobin Lake |
| Parks: | Tobin Lake Recreation Site, Maurice Street Protected Area |
| Location: | 53.564175735153, -103.60680286869 |
| Shore Length: | 179km |
| Surface Area: | 61579 acres |
| Max Width: | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Max Length: | 74 km (46 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Inflows: | Saskatchewan River, Petaigan River |
| Outflows: | Saskatchewan River |
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_sturgeon
- https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2011/mpo-dfo/Fs22-4-63-2006-eng.pdf
- https://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/virtual_sara/files/cosewic/sr_Lake_Sturgeon_0807_e.pdf
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatchewan_River_Sturgeon_Management_Board
- https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/parks-culture-heritage-and-sport/hunting-trapping-and-angling/angling/season-dates-and-limits