Northern Pike – The fish of legends. Waterwolf, Hammer Head, Sloughshark, these guys are the scrappers of the freshwater fish world. The fish that has launched thousands of Canadian Fshing Trips and millions of trophy dreams. They’re found everywhere in Saskatchewan’s lakes and rivers, usually in relatively shallow water and often in or around weed beds. They’re a great eating fish, but mind the small bones however, if cleaned properly you can have bone free fillets. Use various spoons, crank baits or line spinners. Full Northern Pike Information.

Walleye – The most popular game fish in Saskatchewan. This fish has delicious mild tasting flesh. Walleye prefer deeper waters and in summer it is not uncommon to catch them in water over 30 feet deep. They are found in almost all waterbodies except very shallow lakes with no deep spots. They like sandy bottoms or the protection of rock overhangs. Use jigs or jigging spoons, minnow crank baits, bottom bouncers, or worm harness with bait.  Average weight: 0.5 to 2.5 kg (1 to 5 lb). Full Walleye Information

Sauger or Saugeye - Very close cousin to the walleye. Identical in every way except it has large dark splotches or patches on its sidesand doesn’t have the white tip on it’s tail. Found mostly in Saskatchewan Rivers especially the North and South Saskatchewan River Systems. Have the same delicious taste as walleye. Sauger prefer faster moving water but can be found in some of the lakes that have a fresh water inlet flowing into them.  They like sandy bottoms or the protection of back of islands so they can ambush their prey. Use jigs tipped with minnows, slim minnow crankbaits or jigging spoons. Average weight: 0.5 to 1.5 kg (1 to 3 lb). Full Sauger/Saugeye Information.

Here is an actual catch with both a walleye (top) and a sauger (bottom). Notice the size difference, the color differences, and lack of the white tip on the sauger’s tail.

Yellow Perch – The most sought after and really the only panfish there is in Saskatchewan. Just bcause we don’t have several species of panfish the Yellow Perch makes up for in numbers. They are found in every fish holding water body. Have a great taste the same as walleye.  These are the perfect fish to target when you Take A Kid Fishing.  Perch prefer a sandy bottom in shallower water but close to cove, they are top of the menu selection for Walleye and Pike. Tip: use perch colored hooks when fishing walleye and pike. Can be caught on just about any small hook, hook and bobber, or a light jig with a bit of beef, meal worm, earthworm or a leech. Average weight: approx. 250 grams (8 ounces), but Jumbo specimens well over 1 lb are regularly caught and quite often over 2lbs are caught. Full Yellow Perch Information Here.

Lake Trout- This is Saskatchewan’s only native of the trout family. Lake Trout are common to the cool, clear and deep lakes and waters in the northern half of the province. This is the largest member of the trout family, with monsters in the 50plus pounds caught every year. In early spring and late fall, lake trout are in shallower water and closer to the surface aggresively feeding forpre-spawn and before winter.  At this time they can be caught by casting or trolling even flies work durring this period.  However, in summer this fish stays deep, in water hundreds of feet deep, requiring the use of steel-line rigs or heavy jigs.  Average weight: 1 to 3.5 kg (2 to 8 lb). Full Lake Trout Information Here.

Rainbow Trout – Anglers from across the world fish for this species and it is believed this fish and trying to catch it may be the reason the sport of fishing was born from.  Early fishing equipment was long pole and fishing from the bank, then fly rods, then todays equipment. This fish has been successfully stocked in lakes, resivoirs, city ponds and rivers throughout the province. Best fished with light spinning or fly tackle, using worms or a variety of small spoons or spinners, or bank fished using cheese balls or colored mini marshmellows. Average weight: 0.5 to 1.8 kg (1 to 4 lb).

Brook Trout – Very prized fish by many anglers, but very few waterbodies or creeks have this species.  Some stocking in very selected lakes throughout the province. These fish prefer cool, shady areas including deep holes, or behind rocks and logs. Use dry or wet flies, or light spinners or spoons. Fly-fishing recommended during insect hatches from mid-June to September. Average weight: 0.5 to 1 kg (1 to 2 lb).

Golden Trout – Very rare in the province mostly fly in but a few lakes are stocked mostly in remote areas of the province. These are usually the only fish beside minnows in the lake. A very beautiful gold and red fish. Average weight: 0.5 to 1 kg (1 to 2 lb).  

Cut Throat Trout – Very prized fish by many anglers, but very,very few creeks or stream have this species.  Some stocking in very selected lakes throughout the province. These fish prefer cool, shady areas including deep holes, or behind rocks and logs. Use dry or wet flies, or light spinners or spoons. Fly-fishing recommended during insect hatches from mid-June to September. Average weight: 0.5 to 1 kg (1 to 2 lb).

Brown Trout – One of the hidden jewels of Saskatchewan. Found in some of our southern resivoirs nd stocked in selected lakes throughout the province. Brown Trout are found in cool, clear and deep waters of the southern and central province as an a complimant to Lake Trout. This is the second largest member of the trout family, with monsters in the 30plus pounds caught every year. Caught the same way as lake trout.   Average weight is 1 to 3.5 kg (2 to 8 lb).

Splake Trout – Hybrid cross from speckled trout and lake trout. Splake are stocked in several water bosies in the province and again they are fished same as Lake trout. In the winter, splake can be found in most any location. During the spring and fall, they can be caught with light tackle near the surface, even on flies. In the summer, they generally go deep, preferring water less that 60ºF. These fish grow faster than either parent species with 10 pounders caught regularly.

Arctic Grayling – Found in the cold, clear lakes and fast-moving streams of northern Saskatchewan, "Sailfish of the North".  As it’s name implies, a wonder to catch with it’s high colorful dorsal fin. The purples, greens, reds and yellows make this fish easily the most colorful of Saskatchewan’s fish. Use light tackle with very small spinners and jigs, or try dry fly-fishing with dark colored patterns. Average weight: under 1 kg (2 lb).