Rainbow Trout in Saskatchewan

Rainbow Trout are by far the most popular of stocked trout species you can find in Saskatchewan. You'll find them in more lakes than other stocked trout species as well.
Sean Konrad caught the world record Rainbow Trout weighing 48lbs on Lake Diefenbaker in 2009.
In Saskatchewan, Rainbow Trout are raised at the Saskatchewan Fish Hatchery on Echo Lake and released into ponds and lakes across the province. Keet's Fish Farm and Dryland Fisheries produce rainbow trout for stocking in private dugouts and ponds.
Details
Scientific name: | Oncorhynchus mykiss |
Avg. weight: | 0.5 to 2 kg (1.1 to 4.4 lbs) |
Conservation status: | Secure |
Distribution: | Found in 86 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
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Lake Diefenbaker is a massive lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Douglas Provincial Park and 74km NNE of Swift Current. 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 |



Musker Trout Pond is a very tiny stocked pond in central Saskatchewan. It is located 69km NNE of Prince Albert. Last stocked with rainbow trout in 2024 Candle Lake Provincial Park is adjacent to Musker Trout Pond.
Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
Photos: | 8 photos of Musker Trout Pond |
RM: | Paddockwood No. 520 |
Communities: | Resort Village of Candle Lake |
Parks: | Candle Lake Provincial Park |
Location: | 53.80575184645, -105.34978946489 |
Shore Length: | 0.86km |
Surface Area: | 7 acres |


Steiestol Lake is a tiny stocked lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located in Greenwater Lake Provincial Park and 87km ESE of Melfort. Last stocked with rainbow trout in 2024 The lake is within Greenwater Lake Provincial Park.
Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
Photos: | 18 photos of Steiestol Lake |
RM: | Porcupine No. 395, Bjorkdale No. 426 |
Parks: | Greenwater Lake Provincial Park |
Location: | 52.512901482646, -103.44440177712 |
Shore Length: | 1.59km |
Surface Area: | 35 acres |


Waldheim Trout Pond is a stocked pond in southern Saskatchewan. It is located 33km N of Warman. Last stocked with rainbow trout in 2024 The pond is within Valley Regional Park (Waldheim Section).
Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
Parks: | Valley Regional Park (Waldheim Section) |
Location: | 52.619195295805, -106.64425937546 |

Burnett Trout Pond is a stocked pond in southern Saskatchewan. It is located in Swift Current and 45km WSW of Herbert. Last stocked with rainbow trout in 2022
Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
Location: | 50.279550795588, -107.81971565111 |
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes