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 |
| General Limit: | Limit 5 (combined limit for all stocked trout) |
| Distribution: | Found in 89 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Rainbow Trout can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Rainbow Trout
Fishing for Rainbow Trout in Saskatchewan
General Limits
The limit for Rainbow Trout is Limit 5 (combined limit for all stocked trout) in Saskatchewan provincial waters. Some provincial waters may have different limits for Rainbow Trout or be closed to fishing altogether. Always double check with the Sask Anglers Guide before heading out.
Lakes with Rainbow Trout
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide