Rock Bass in Saskatchewan
The Rock Bass is Saskatchewan's only native bass. It has a very limited range and is only found in a few lakes in south-eastern Saskatchewan.
Details
| Scientific name: | Ambloplites rupestris |
| Avg. weight: | less than 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern |
| Also known as: | rock perch, goggle-eye, red eye |
| General Limit: | 6 |
| Distribution: | Found in 3 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Rock Bass can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Rock Bass
Fishing for Rock Bass in Saskatchewan
General Limits
The limit for Rock Bass is 6 in Saskatchewan provincial waters. Some provincial waters may have different limits for Rock Bass or be closed to fishing altogether. Always double check with the Sask Anglers Guide before heading out.
Lakes with Rock Bass
Crooked Lake is a recreational and fishing lake in the Qu'Appelle Valley. It is a popular destination in winter and summer! One of the many lakes within the valley it is 100km S of Yorkton and 168km E
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 55 photos of Crooked Lake |
| RM: | Elcapo No. 154, Grayson No. 184 |
| Communities: | Melville Beach, Moose Bay Hamlet, Sunset Beach Hamlet, Grenfell Beach, Exne's Twin Bays |
| Parks: | Crooked Lake Provincial Park |
| Location: | 50.605666561126, -102.73304456297 |
| Shore Length: | 36km |
| Surface Area: | 3977 acres |
| Max Depth: | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
| Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
Lake Of The Prairies is a massive (12407 acre) reservoir.
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| RM: | Cote No. 271, Calder No. 241 |
| Location: | 51.159769852408, -101.51749554855 |
| Shore Length: | 136km |
| Surface Area: | 12407 acres |
Round Lake is a large recreational and fishing lake located 85km S of Yorkton. The north shore has quite a few cabins and active resort communities. There is a campground at Birds Point as well as oth
| 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 |
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes