Lake Trout in Saskatchewan
Details
Scientific name: | Salvelinus namaycush |
Avg. weight: | 1 to 2.5 kg (2.2 to 5.5 lbs) |
Conservation status: | Secure |
Also known as: | lake char, grey trout, mackinaw |
General Limit: | 3 (only one may exceed 65 cm) |
PA National Park limit: | 1 (yearly limit of 2, only allow to fish for Lake Trout on Kingsmere, Halkett/Sandy, and Wassegem Lakes) |
Distribution: | Found in 502 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Lake Trout can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Lake Trout
Fishing for Lake Trout in Saskatchewan
General Limits
The limit for Lake Trout is 3 (only one may exceed 65 cm) in Saskatchewan provincial waters. Some provincial waters may have different limits for Lake Trout or be closed to fishing altogether. Always double check with the Sask Anglers Guide before heading out.
Lakes with Lake Trout
Lake Diefenbaker is a massive (107132 acre) lake. Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site, Palliser Regional Park, Herbert Ferry Regional Park, Prairie Lake Regional Pa
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 |
Waskesiu Lake is a huge, incredibly popular lake and the top tourist destination within the Prince Albert National Park. The park offices and resort village of Waskesiu are located on the east shore
Photos: | 75 photos of Waskesiu Lake |
Parks: | Prince Albert National Park |
Location: | 53.961113337169, -106.23097132989 |
Shore Length: | 79km |
Surface Area: | 17369 acres |
Max Depth: | 19 m (62 ft) |
Inflows: | Kingsmere River |
Outflows: | Waskesiu River |
Black Lake is a massive (110213 acre) lake.
Fishing Zone: | Northern Zone |
Photos: | 6 photos of Black Lake |
Location: | 59.147782538736, -105.37394177957 |
Shore Length: | 381km |
Surface Area: | 110213 acres |
Max Width: | 17 km (11 mi) |
Max Length: | 55 km (34 mi) |
Inflows: | Chipman River, Cree River, Fond du Lac River, Souter River |
Outflows: | Fond du Lac River |
Crean Lake is a massive (28741 acre) lake. The lake is within Prince Albert National Park.
Photos: | 2 photos of Crean Lake |
Parks: | Prince Albert National Park |
Location: | 54.090010963295, -106.17422833944 |
Shore Length: | 79km |
Surface Area: | 28741 acres |
Kingsmere Lake is a massive (13,376 acre) lake in Prince Albert National Park. It is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, hiking, camping and swimming. Access to the lake is at the end of the
Photos: | 26 photos of Kingsmere Lake |
Parks: | Prince Albert National Park |
Location: | 54.090937108352, -106.45606885642 |
Shore Length: | 38km |
Surface Area: | 13376 acres |
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes