Lake Whitefish in Saskatchewan
Details
| Scientific name: | Coregonus clupeaformis |
| Avg. weight: | 0.5 to 1.5 kg (1.1 to 3.3 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Secure |
| Also known as: | common whitefish, humpback whitefish, whitefish |
| General Limit: | 8 |
| Distribution: | Found in 968 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Lake Whitefish can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Lake Whitefish
Fishing for Lake Whitefish in Saskatchewan
General Limits
The limit for Lake Whitefish is 8 in Saskatchewan provincial waters. Some provincial waters may have different limits for Lake Whitefish or be closed to fishing altogether. Always double check with the Sask Anglers Guide before heading out.
Lakes with Lake Whitefish
Blackstrap Lake is a man-made reservoir located 41km SSE of Saskatoon. The lake is in the RM of Dundurn No. 314 east of Dundurn in southern Saskatchewan. The lake is a popular recreational destination
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 26 photos of Blackstrap Lake |
| RM: | Dundurn No. 314 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Shields, Resort Village of Thode |
| Parks: | Blackstrap Provincial Park |
| Location: | 51.794701962656, -106.42223139094 |
| Shore Length: | 40km |
| Surface Area: | 2992 acres |
| Max Width: | 0.8–1.2 km (0.50–0.75 mi) |
| Max Length: | 14.4 km (8.9 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 9.39 m (30.8 ft) |
| Inflows: | Earthen aqueduct from Lake Diefenbaker |
Candle Lake is one of the most popular recreational destinations in the province. The lake draws huge crowds in the summer to the water and community. In the winter it's a popular destination for sno
| 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 |
Greig Lake is a large recreational lake in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The lake is about 40km from Meadow Lake (City). The Resort Village of Greig Lake and the Provincial Park campground are on the e
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Photos: | 44 photos of Greig Lake |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Greig Lake |
| Parks: | Meadow Lake Provincial Park |
| Location: | 54.454148488114, -108.72320937811 |
| Shore Length: | 22km |
| Surface Area: | 3998 acres |
| Max Depth: | 27.01 m (88.6 ft) |
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 |
Kimball Lake is a very popular recreational lake in Meadow Lake Provincial Park 9km west of Greig Lake. There is a subdivision of cabins on the lake, a nice sandy beach, boat launch, store, and a camp
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Photos: | 27 photos of Kimball Lake |
| RM: | Meadow Lake No. 588 |
| Parks: | Meadow Lake Provincial Park |
| Location: | 54.407058694797, -108.82674472975 |
| Shore Length: | 7.69km |
| Surface Area: | 715 acres |
| Max Depth: | 11 m (36 ft) |
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes