Yellow Perch in Saskatchewan
Yellow Perch are found almost everywhere in the province. They are a very popular game fish all year round and are a frequent favourite for ice fishing.
Details
| Scientific name: | Perca flavescens |
| Avg. weight: | 0.2 to 0.5 kg (0.44 to 1.1 lbs) |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern |
| Also known as: | perch |
| General Limit: | 25 |
| PA National Park limit: | 5 |
| Distribution: | Found in 437 waters in Saskatchewan |
Distribution
See where Yellow Perch can be found in Saskatchewan.
All lakes with Yellow Perch
Fishing for Yellow Perch in Saskatchewan
General Limits
The limit for Yellow Perch is 25 in Saskatchewan provincial waters. Some provincial waters may have different limits for Yellow Perch or be closed to fishing altogether. Always double check with the Sask Anglers Guide before heading out.
The limit for Yellow Perch is 5 when fishing within the Prince Albert National Park.
Lakes with Yellow Perch
Blackstrap Lake is a large reservoir in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Resort Village of Shields and 41km SSE of Saskatoon. Blackstrap Provincial Park and Provincial Park Dog Park are located at Blackstrap Lake.
| 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 a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Candle Lake Provincial Park and 72km NNE of Prince Albert. Candle Lake Provincial Park, Waskateena Beach Recreation Site and Minowukaw Dog Beach are located at Candle Lake.
| 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 |
Emma Lake is a large lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Great Blue Heron Provincial Park and 46km NNW of Prince Albert. Fairy Island Wildlife Refuge, Emma Lake (Murray Point) Recreation Site and Great Blue Heron Provincial Park are located at Emma Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Photos: | 35 photos of Emma Lake |
| RM: | The District of Lakeland No. 521 |
| Communities: | Sunnyside Beach, Guise Beach, Neis Beach, Emma Lake (Unincorporated), Okema Beach |
| Parks: | Fairy Island Wildlife Refuge, Emma Lake (Murray Point) Recreation Site, Great Blue Heron Provincial Park |
| Location: | 53.60438082944, -105.92050530467 |
| Shore Length: | 67km |
| Surface Area: | 4364 acres |
| Max Depth: | 10.1 m (33 ft) |
| Inflows: | Montreal Creek, Emma Lake Diversion |
| Outflows: | Christopher Lake diversion |
Fishing Lake is a very large lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Resort Village of Chorney Beach and 21km SE of Wadena. Fishing Lake Wildlife Refuge and Fishing Lake Regional Park (Leslie Beach) are located at Fishing Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 38 photos of Fishing Lake |
| RM: | Sasman No. 336, Foam Lake No. 276 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Leslie Beach, Resort Village of Chorney Beach, Hamlet of North Shore Fishing Lake, Hamlet of Ottman - Murray Beach |
| Parks: | Fishing Lake Wildlife Refuge, Fishing Lake Regional Park (Leslie Beach) |
| Location: | 51.836640063468, -103.55045285949 |
| Shore Length: | 55km |
| Surface Area: | 7583 acres |
| Max Depth: | 17.99 m (59.0 ft) |
| Outflows: | None |
Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes