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Saskatchewan has some of the best fishing in the world. The productive lakes of the south and the deep cold waters of the north have a variety of fish species that provide us with many recreational and economic opportunities.

Although Saskatchewan's fish stocks are strong, we are harvesting our limit and we do not want to risk over-fishing our industry as others in Canada have done. The diverse nature of our fisheries resource and its many users mean there is not one simple solution to ensure our fishery is able to cope with whatever pressures the future brings. However, we are confident that by working together we can meet this challenge.

		Download the 2007 Anglers' Guide 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.

		Buy a Fishing Licence This page allows you to purchase a licence to hunt or fish in Saskatchewan. It provides a secure, online order form and instructions for purchasing via fax, telephone and mail.

		Angling Licence Fees A list of available licences and associated fees.

		Fisheries Management Plan 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.

		Outfitting Saskatchewan offers a wide variety of fishing and hunting experiences in prairie, forest and tundra environments. Outfitters and guides employed by outfitters can assist both residents and visitors to the province to access these experiences.

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

		Packaging and Transporting Fish 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.

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

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

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

		Allocation 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.

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

Related Documents

2007 Anglers' Guide
		2007 Angler's Guide.pdf ( 1.5 MB )
2007 Anglers' Guide (French)
		2007 Angler's Guide (French).pdf ( 1.1 MB )
Fishing Frequently Asked Questions
		Fishing FAQ's.pdf ( 18.7 KB )
Economic Benefits of Fishing in Saskatchewan
		Sask Commercial and Non-Outfitted Sport Fishing.pdf ( 982.4 KB )
Hanson Lake Fish Report
		Hanson Lake Fish Report.pdf ( 389.2 KB )
Catch and Release Award
		Catch and Release Award.pdf ( 65.3 KB )
2006 Fish Facts
		Fish Facts 2006.pdf ( 20.5 KB )
2005 Fish Facts
		Fish Facts 2005.pdf ( 34.3 KB )
2004 Fish Facts
		Fish Facts 2004.pdf ( 69 KB )
2003 Fish Facts
		Fish Facts 2003.pdf ( 33.4 KB )
2002 Fish Facts
		Fish Facts 2002.pdf ( 84.8 KB )
Fish Measurement Converter
		Fish measurement converter.pdf ( 31.7 KB )
2007 Stocked Waters Guide
		2007 Stocked Waters Anglers Guide.pdf ( 48 KB )
Metis and Hunting and Fishing Rights
		Metis guide to hunting and fishing in Sask.pdf ( 173.2 KB )
2004 Mercury in Fish Consumption Report
		Mercury Guidelines.pdf ( 314.3 KB )
Aquaculture in Ponds and Dugouts
		Aquaculture.pdf ( 11.2 MB )

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