Fishing

The 2010 Anglers' Guide will be available online mid-March and hard copies will be available approximately April 1.

The Ministry of Environment is inviting the public to submit their favourite hunting, fishing and trapping themed photos for potential use in the annual Hunters' and Trappers' Guide and the Anglers' Guide.

After reviewing results of recent testing for mercury in walleye and northern pike taken from Lake Lenore, the Ministry of Environment has issued revised guidelines for eating fish from the lake.

People should not consume fish from Yew and Long Lakes due to elevated levels of mercury in the fish.

Anglers who are convicted of violating Saskatchewan's Fisheries Act or The Fisheries Regulations may now lose their fishing privileges for one to five years.

The Anglers' Guide is produced every year. This document is the official reference for season dates amd limits, water specific regulations and guidelines for safe and responsible angling.

A list of available licences and associated fees.

Natural shorelines are richly diverse habitats and an integral part of a functioning lake ecosystem. As waterfront properties are altered by landscaping or installing docks, decks or stairs, we need to lessen the adverse impacts on the shoreline and riparian zones.

The Ministry of Environment is developing a Fisheries Management Plan that will help guide our efforts to help manage our fisheries resource in a way that maintains the traditional and cultural activities we enjoy while ensuring sustainable economic benefits for everyone in the province.

Report poachers through the toll free TIP line at 1-800-667-7561 - 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

Species limits are a vital part of fisheries management. In order to enforce these limits, conservation officers must be able to count and measure your fish.

When using special equipment like bow fishing or underwater spear fishing, anglers are required to follow specific regulations.

When fishing with bait, anglers are required to follow specific regulations.

Commercial fishing creates jobs and generates revenue, especially in the north. The province has approximately 700 licensed commercial fishers who employ about 1500 helpers.

The Ministry of Environment's goal is create a sustainable and environmentally sound fisheries management plan that builds on partnerships while utilizing the fishery resource in a way that promotes economic growth and contributes to the health and well being of the people of Saskatchewan.

This page will provide you with the information you need if you are planning a competitive fishing event.