From forests and fields to lakes, rivers, ponds, and man-made dams Saskatchewan has world-class hunting, fishing, and trapping opportunities.

Saskatchewan's annual free fishing weekend July 13-14 invites residents and visitors to the province to fish in any of Saskatchewan’s public waters open to sport fishing, without purchasing a fishing licence.

Anyone planning to take part in the free fishing weekend should note that all other fishing regulations, including possession limits, gear restrictions and size limits on some lakes and rivers, will remain in effect.

Those limits are:

The free fishing weekend does not apply in national parks, and anyone planning on taking fish out of the province must purchase a license.

The first free fishing weekend in Saskatchewan was held in the summer of 1989 to encourage participation in sport fishing and increase public awareness about the value and diversity of angling opportunities in the province.

To see the full guide on fishing click here.

Some great fishing locations are our area include:

  • Burton Lake
  • St. Brieux
  • Middle Lake
  • Lake Lenore
  • Wakaw Lake

Have fun fishing and stay safe.