Saskatchewan Angling Information and Regulations

Information on Treaty and Aboriginal Hunting and Fishing Rights is available on the Government of Saskatchewan website.

Ensure you have considered any restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as travel restrictions, prior to purchasing your licence. Refunds are not issued for these reasons.

What’s New for 2023-24

Angling licence expiry dates:

Annual angling licence expiry dates have changed to March 31 from April 15.

Angling closure:

Jan Lake

Brock Bay and water surrounding Harper Island from the point west of Harper Island (54°52’51.00” 103°0’46.33″) to the northern most tip of Harper Island (54°53’1.00″ 103° 0’12.09″) to the point southeast of Harper Island (54°52’4.25″ 102°59’29.18″) are closed to angling March 1 to June 15.

Reduced Limits:

East Trout Lake:

Lake trout limit two, only one may exceed 65 cm.

Lake trout limit zero from September 10 – November 10.

Greenwater Lake:

Walleye limit two, only one may exceed 55 cm.

Little Bear Lake:

Lake trout limit two, only one may exceed 65 cm.

Lake trout limit zero from September 10 – November 10.

Marean Lake:

Walleye limit two, only one may exceed 55 cm.

Athapapuskow Lake and Lake of the Prairies are managed under border waters agreements with the Province of Manitoba. As of April 1, 2023, Manitoba is changing how these lakes are regulated. Saskatchewan has agreed to implement the following changes, effective April 1:

Athapapuskow Lake:

Walleye/sauger combined limit four, none may exceed 55 cm.

Pike limit four, none may exceed 75 cm.

Lake trout limit one, which cannot exceed 65 cm.

Manitoba or Saskatchewan licence is valid on the Saskatchewan part of the lake.

Season opens on the Saskatchewan part of the lake on May 15, 2023.

Barbless hooks are mandatory.

Lake of the Prairies:

Walleye/sauger combined limit four, none may exceed 45 cm.

Pike limit four, none may exceed 75 cm.

Perch limit 25 (sizes are total length without tail pinched).

Manitoba or Saskatchewan licence is valid on lake.

Season opens on the Saskatchewan part of the lake on May 13, 2023.

Barbless hooks are mandatory.

Protect our Waters

Remember to practice Clean, Drain, Dry to help protect Saskatchewan waters from invasive species. Please visit the Government of Saskatchewan Clean, Drain, Dry webpage for more information. Or view the helpful infographic that shows ways to protect our waters.

Follow these important steps to help protect Saskatchewan waters from invasive species:

Clean and inspect the watercraft, trailer, equipment and all gear that made contact with the water.

Remove all visible plants, animals and mud. Scrub/scrape grainy surfaces that feel like sandpaper, as this could be young mussels too small to see.

Wash, scrub or rinse using high pressure, hot tap water preferably 50° C (120° F) – away from storm drains, ditches and waterways.

Inspect the watercraft, trailer and vehicle.

Drain all on-board water from the motor, livewell, bilge and ballast tanks.

Flush with hot tap water away from storm drains, ditches and waterways.

Leave plugs out during transport and tilt watercraft when stored to allow the bilge to both drain and dry.

Dry your watercraft, equipment and all related gear completely, preferably for at least five days while leaving compartments open to dry.

AIS boat decontamination

Saskatchewan has seven mobile watercraft decontamination units to support its AIS inspection and decontamination program. Five units will be deployed at fixed points along the Manitoba and U.S. borders, with the remainder strategically placed throughout the province.

Visit the Government of Saskatchewan Angling Extras webpage for important fishing information, tools, and tips in one spot for all of your Saskatchewan fishing adventures.

Licence Fees and Requirements

Beginning this year, annual angling licences expire March 31st of the following year (previously they expired April 15th).

Saskatchewan Resident Fee:

Age 16 to 64

– Annual (*auto renewal option available in HAL self-serve) $42

– Three-day (consecutive days) $21

– One-day $15

Senior (65 and older) – no licence required N/A

Canadian Armed Forces Veteran (details below) Free

Youth (under 16) – no licence required N/A

Canadian Resident Fee

Age 16 or older

– Annual $86

– Three-day (consecutive days) $46

– One-day $23

Canadian Armed Forces Veteran (details below) Free

Youth (under 16) – no licence required N/A

Non-Resident Fee

Age 16 or older

– Annual $115

– Three-day (consecutive days) $57

– One-day $28

Youth (under 16) – no licence required N/A

Saskatchewan resident: A person who is a Canadian resident with a principal residence in Saskatchewan and has lived in the province for three months immediately preceding the date of licence purchase, or is a regular member of the Canadian Armed Forces who was a Saskatchewan resident when recruited or deployed from the province.

Canadian resident: A person who has a principal residence elsewhere in Canada and is a Canadian citizen, or has lived in Canada for 12 months immediately preceding the date of licence purchase.

Non-resident: A person who is not a Saskatchewan or Canadian resident. Senior: A Saskatchewan resident 65 years of age or older who produces proof of age and Saskatchewan residency does not require an angling licence. Out-of-province seniors require a licence.

Canadian Armed Forces Veteran: A veteran is a Saskatchewan or Canadian resident who is a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces, has successfully undergone basic training and has been honourably discharged. For more information on eligibility requirements, please visit the Licences for Canadian Armed Forces webpage.

by Government of Saskatchean

Saskatchewan Angling Information and Regulations

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