Places to Fish

100,000 lakes - a million possibilities

Saskatchewan offers some of the most unique fishing environments in Canada, widely diverse from north to south. The rolling plains and parklands of the southern and central regions contrast sharply with the wilderness of Saskatchewan’s spectacular north. Anywhere you go, the fishing experiences are as challenging and rewarding as they are diverse.

Some anglers are attracted to our southern lakes and regions, which feature easy access and a range of amenities and activities. Others are drawn to more rugged settings of driveable northern lakes. And there are those who really want to get away from it all — by flying into remote northern fishing camps.

Northern pike, walleye, rainbow trout and perch are the most common species in southern Saskatchewan. Some of the more popular waters include Lake Diefenbaker (with nearly 800 kilometres/500 miles of shoreline), Last Mountain Lake and the Fishing Lakes of the Qu’Appelle Valley. At Rafferty Dam Reservoir and Boundary Dam Reservoir, near Estevan and just minutes away from the US border, there's great fishing for the usual species and even a few bass. You can fish at most of Saskatchewan’s provincial parks, including Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Southern lakes are easily accessible and a host of other recreational opportunities including trail riding, golfing and camping are often nearby.

As the landscape shifts to boreal forest near the centre of the province, good, all-weather roads provide access to numerous fishing camps, resorts and campgrounds. Tobin Lake, the Saskatchewan River system, and the lakes of Meadow Lake Provincial Park all have great fishing combined with other easily accessible activities. From La Ronge you can drive the 440km/260mi stretch all the way to Wollaston Lake. The Hanson Lake Road from Narrow Hills Provincial Park to Creighton leads you through the excellent fishing country of northeast Saskatchewan.

Highway 155 through Buffalo narrows and La Loche takes you to the lakes of the northwest. The Semchuk Trail leads to Clearwater River Provincial Park and north to Cluff Lake. Throughout the north, you’ll find accommodation at government-operated campgrounds, at many private lakeside resorts and at numerous drive-in fishing camps.

Northern Saskatchewan has one of the largest concentrations of fly-in fishing camps in the world. La Ronge serves as the major base for expeditions heading northward, and access is also available via Creighton and Buffalo Narrows. Many of the road-accessible camps offer fly-outs to more remote fishing lakes.

International airports in Regina and Saskatoon can connect you with chartered air services to take you to your northern destination. When planning your fly-in adventure, be sure to check with your outfitter on flight arrangements; often charter air service can be included in your package plan.