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Saskatchewan
Province, Canada. Authority : Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment - Fish and Wildlife.
2026 rules, checked on 23 September 2026.
- Licence
- CA$115Non-resident annual (16+)
- Next opening
- —
- Minimum sizes
- 3
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Floating weight-forward fly line, 30 mFor : brown trout, rainbow trout, grayling · fly fishing (dry fly and nymph)
€27.90£13.90Not shipped to the United States
Responsible gearFolding Triangle Landing Net, 47 cm FoldedFor : brown trout, rainbow trout, european perch · fly fishing (dry fly and nymph)
€37.90£18.90Not shipped to the United States
4-Strand PE Braid, Army Green, 300 mFor : northern pike, zander, walleye · spoon and spinner fishing
€27.90£13.90Not shipped to the United States
2026 season calendar
alternate dates on listed waters (e.g. Lake of the Prairies opens May 9, 2026)
Solid bars: fishing allowed. Yellow line: today.
Minimum sizes
| Species | Minimum size | 0–60 cm |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye (incl. sauger, saugeye)1 only one may exceed 55 cm (21.7 in) | not published | |
| Northern pike1 only one may exceed 75 cm (29.5 in) | not published | |
| Lake trout1 only one may exceed 65 cm (25.6 in) | not published |
Bag limits
| Species | Fish you may keep |
|---|---|
| Walleye (incl. sauger/saugeye)1 general limit (possession) | 4 per day |
| Northern pike1 general limit | 5 per day |
| Lake trout1 general limit | 3 per day |
| Largemouth / smallmouth bass1 catch and release only | 0 per day |
| Perch1 | 25 per day |
Licence
| Licence | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan resident annual angling licence (age 16-64) + mandatory annual Fisheries Habitat Certificate $211 | annual (expires March 31, 2027) | CA$42 |
| Annual Fisheries Habitat Certificate (mandatory, ages 16-64, new 2026-27)1 | annual | CA$21 |
| Short-term Fisheries Habitat Certificate (with each 1- or 3-day licence)1 | 1-day/3-day | CA$5.25 |
| Saskatchewan resident annual (16-64)1 | annual | CA$42 |
| Saskatchewan resident three-day1 | 3-day | CA$21 |
| Saskatchewan resident one-day1 | 1-day | CA$15 |
| Canadian resident annual (16+)1 | annual | CA$86 |
| Canadian resident three-day1 | 3-day | CA$46 |
| Canadian resident one-day1 | 1-day | CA$23 |
| Non-resident annual (16+)1 | annual | CA$115 |
| Non-resident three-day1 | 3-day | CA$57 |
| Non-resident one-day1 | 1-day | CA$28 |
| Canadian Armed Forces veteran (Sask. or Canadian resident)1 | annual | CA$0 |
Buy the licence on saskatchewan.ca
- Ages and exemptions1
- Youth under 16 (all residencies) need no licence; Saskatchewan residents 65+ need no licence (out-of-province seniors require one). Prices include GST.
Good to know
Three season zones (Southern, Central, Northern) plus waterbody exceptions listed in the Anglers' Guide. New for 2026-27: mandatory Fisheries Habitat Certificate ($21 annual / $5.25 short-term) for anglers 16-64. Licences bought through the HAL (Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence) system. Bass and sturgeon: zero retention.
Rules change every year and can be amended during the season. Before fishing, check the text in force with the authority listed.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a fishing licence in Saskatchewan in 2026?
The “Non-resident annual (16+)” licence costs CA$115 (annual). Other options and prices are in the table above, with the official source.
Official sources
- 2026-27 Saskatchewan Anglers' Guide (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Angling Licences - Government of Saskatchewan (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- News release: new Angling Habitat Certificate (accessed on 23 September 2026)
Last checked : 23 September 2026.