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Tourism Saskatchewan launching photo contest

Tourism Saskatchewan launching photo contest

Jun 21, 2024 | 6:39am
Sometimes we don’t realize how beautiful Saskatchewan really is until someone points it out to us. We tend to forget that Saskatchewan is more than just a flat, farming province. It’s a place with beautiful lakes, wonderous wilderness, amazing fishing, incredible provincial and national parks, and some of the finest golf courses anywhere in Canada. […]
A bad day fishing still beats the best day of working

A bad day fishing still beats the best day of working

Apr 24, 2024 | 11:09am
As summer approaches, many Saskatchewanians will be getting ready for the upcoming fishing season. My family and I weren’t major fishing enthusiasts, but when we’d go it was always fun and relaxing even if we didn’t catch a darn thing, which was usually the case. I can recall fishing at a dam near our farmyard […]
Get your hooks onto this: province releases annual angler’s guide

Get your hooks onto this: province releases annual angler’s guide

Apr 1, 2024 | 10:21am
The provincial Environment Ministry has announced the release of the 2024-25 Saskatchewan Anglers Guide, providing essential information for anglers ahead of the upcoming fishing season. The guide outlines regulations, catch-and-release practices, and measures to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, ensuring a safe and enjoyable fishing experience for all. “With the 2024-25 guide now […]
Time to Remove Ice Shacks From Saskatchewan Lakes

Time to Remove Ice Shacks From Saskatchewan Lakes

Mar 5, 2024 | 10:32am
As winter comes to a close on the prairie in the next few months – ice anglers in Saskatchewan are urged to heed the approaching deadlines for removing fishing shelters from the province’s lakes. With March 15 set for areas south of Highway 16 and March 31 for the north, the time to clear away […]
Multiple fish left to waste on Montreal Lake

Multiple fish left to waste on Montreal Lake

Feb 26, 2024 | 3:25pm
Conservation officers are looking for those responsible in a case of several game fish being left to waste on Montreal Lake. Christopher Lake conservation officers got a report on January 28 about 7 whole northern pike that had been left about 300 metres from the shore of the lake near Timber Bay, Saskatchewan. Officers believe […]

License fee hikes for anglers, trappers and fishers, among list of new charges

Mar 18, 2022 | 2:26pm

Fees and charges for some of the services the province offers will be going up in April. The province announced that hunting, trapping and fishing license fees will be going up by $5 in most cases, with corresponding increases to Canadian resident and non-resident fees. Fines for stunting and street racing also went up from […]

Time to hook up the Ice Shack

Mar 4, 2022 | 9:11am

It was your little frozen get away through the winter, but the time is coming to get ice shacks off of provincial lakes. In a news release, the provincial government says the spring thaw can be unpredictable, so its best to start planning to grab your shack soon. The official deadline is March 15th, for […]

Sask. lakes will be busy this weekend as Free Fishing Weekend takes place

Jul 8, 2021 | 11:52am

Saskatchewan residents are invited to hit the lakes this weekend and take part in the province’s annual Free Fishing Weekend. The weekend is the only time of year when anyone who wants to fish can do so without a license. Provincial Sport Fishing Specialist Murray Koob says the weekend is usually pretty busy. “Our hope […]

Sask. Wildlife Federation looking for used hunting, fishing equipment

Mar 27, 2021 | 9:30am

With spring cleaning just around the corner the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is hoping to raise funds for habitat lands purchases. The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is once again accepting donations of guns, antlers and used hunting and fishing equipment. Darren Newberry, Director of Habitat Land for the SWF says donated items are then sold with proceeds […]

Sask. Wildlife Federation hoping to start fishing season on time

Apr 12, 2020 | 7:35am

The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is hoping to avoid any delays to fishing season due to COVID-19. Darrell Crabbe Executive Director with SWF says some jurisdictions are delaying their opening days but he hopes it doesn’t happen in Saskatchewan, saying it as a perfect opportunity to get out doors and avoid the crowds and line-ups. Crabbe […]

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