Walleye in Saskatchewan

Photo of Walleye

Walleye are the most popular sports fish in Saskatchewan. They are frequently stocked at lakes all over the province.

Details

Scientific name: Sander vitreus
Avg. weight: 0.5 to 1.5 kg (1.1 to 3.3 lbs)
Conservation status: Least Concern
Also known as: pickeral
General Limit: 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm)
PA National Park limit: 2
Distribution: Found in 1,039 waters in Saskatchewan

Distribution

See where Walleye can be found in Saskatchewan.

Distribution of Walleye in Saskatchewan
All lakes with Walleye

Fishing for Walleye in Saskatchewan

General Limits

The limit for Walleye is 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm) in Saskatchewan provincial waters. Some provincial waters have different limits for Walleye or are closed to fishing altogether.

The limit for Walleye is 2 when fishing within the Prince Albert National Park.

Learn more about fish species found in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Freshwater Fishes - Waterproof Guide Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes

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