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2015 Anglers' Guide Saskatchewan Anglers’ Guide 2015 saskatchewan.ca/fishing Free Fishing Weekends July 11 and July 12, 2015 February 13, 14 and 15, 2016 Minister’s Message On behalf of Premier Brad Wall and the Government of Saskatchewan, I am pleased to welcome you to another season of sport fishing in Saskatchewan. Whether you are enjoying it in retirement, on vacation, or discovering all that Saskatchewan has to offer as a visitor to the province, sport fishing is one of the great outdoor activities experienced every year. We are very fortunate in Saskatchewan to Scott Moe have some of the best fishing in the world. Minister of Environment This year, Saskatchewan will again participate in the Survey of Recreational Fishing in Canada. The ministry will randomly select anglers who fished in Saskatchewan in 2015 to participate in an online survey of their fishing activities. If selected, please take the time to complete the survey, as the information obtained is important to the management of the province's recreational fishery. I also remind you to continue to be vigilant against the threat of aquatic invasive species to our province, as zebra and quagga mussels are now close to our borders. Please clean, drain and dry your boats after they've been in the water, and especially if your watercraft is entering the province from another jurisdiction. To help maintain a vibrant fish resource, I encourage all anglers to fish responsibly, beginning with familiarizing yourself with this guide and the rules and regulations that pertain to your planned fishing activity. Have a safe and enjoyable fishing season. Cover Photo: Fishing on Tobin Lake Credit: Tourism Saskatchewan/ Greg Huszar Photography Printed in Canada/95,000 Table of Contents How to Use this Guide...................................................................................1 What's New for 2015.....................................................................................2 Proposed Changes for 2016 ............................................................................2 Automated Hunting, Angling and Trapping Licence (HAL) System ...................3 Licensing Requirements and Fees ...................................................................4 Season Dates and General Limits....................................................................5 Summary of Saskatchewan’s Fishing Regulations · General Prohibitions ...............................................................................6 · Fishing with Bait ....................................................................................7 · Ice Fishing .............................................................................................7 · Bow Fishing ...........................................................................................7 · Underwater Spear Fishing .......................................................................8 · Don’t Transfer Live Fish..........................................................................8 · Angling Infractions .................................................................................8 Definitions....................................................................................................9 Package/Transport Information.....................................................................10 Management Zones and Special Regulations · Using Zone Information.........................................................................12 · Catch and Release Waters ......................................................................12 · Southern Zone ......................................................................................13 · Central Zone .........................................................................................17 · Northern Zone ......................................................................................26 Be an Ethical Angler ....................................................................................31 Catch and Release Fishing............................................................................32 Fisheries Information...................................................................................34 Competitive Fishing Event Requirements ......................................................35 Weigh Your Fish with a Ruler .......................................................................36 Saskatchewan Angler Awards.......................................................................37 Winter Ice Safety.........................................................................................38 Boat Safety .................................................................................................39 Fish of Saskatchewan ..................................................................................40 Fish Identification Guide..............................................................................44 Contact Information .............................................................Inside Back Cover Stop Aquatic Invasive Species zebra mussels CLEAN + DRAIN + DRY YOUR BOAT Aquatic Invasive species such as zebra mussels and quagga mussels pose a serious threat to our waters and fish resources. Whether returning home from out of province, coming to visit or moving between waters within the province make sure to: CLEAN and inspect watercraft and gear. Remove all visible plants, animals and mud. Rinse using high pressure, hot tap water 500C (1200F). DRAIN all onboard water from watercraft including the motor, livewell, bilge and bait buckets and leave plugs out during transport and storage. DRY your watercraft and all related gear for at least five days in the hot sun if rinsing is not available. Dispose of unwanted leeches, crayfish and worms in the trash and dump bait bucket water on land. Live Wells Bilge Anchor Dock Lines Live Wells Motor Trailer Prop Axle Hull Ballast Tanks Rollers To report suspect invasive species, please contact the nearest Ministry of Environment office or call the TIP Line. saskatchewan.ca | 1-800-667-7561 | #5555 SaskTel Cell | environment.sk.ca/invasivespecies 1 How To Use This Guide How To Use This Guide 2015 Saskatchewan Anglers’ Guide The anglers' guide is available annually from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment to provide an up-to-date synopsis of the limits, season dates, closed waters, regulations, new programs and other relevant information of interest to anglers. This synopsis is neither a legal document nor a complete summary of the current rules and regulations that pertain to sport fishing in Saskatchewan and is intended to serve as a general reference only. Complete copies of acts and regulations are available in print and electronic form from the Saskatchewan Queen's Printer (see page 6). How to Use This Guide Before embarking on your fishing trip, review the contents of this guide to gain an understanding of the rules and regulations that pertain to sport fishing in this province. 1. What's new for 2015: Become familiar with all regulatory changes (page 2). 2. General Regulations (and licensing requirements): These apply to the entire province and must be complied with at all times (pages 4 to 11). 3. Special (Water Specific) Regulations: Refer to pages 12 to 30 for the water you plan to fish, as special or water-specific regulations may apply. · If the water you plan to fish is listed in the special regulations tables, you must comply with the general regulations and any special regulations that are identified for that water. · If the water you plan to fish is not listed in the special regulations tables, it is subject to general regulations only. · Regulatory changes for 2015 appear in the guide in bolded red print with an asterisk (*) If you would like to submit a picture for consideration in our Photos photo gallery, please e-mail in jpeg format to: [email protected]. Please note that photo considerations include the use of life jackets while in a boat and the proper handling of fish. 2 What’s New For 2015 New Catch and Release (CR3) Waters · Ahenakew, Bannock, Charles, Crampean, Dunnett, Gillespie, Hedman, Hooker, Hull, Hydichuk, Kerslake, Klemmer, Kroeker, Manson, McConnell, Michael, Morell, Morwick, Murphy, Reisner, Reynolds, Rutherford, Salaba and Scrimes lakes. * Boland and Wollaston Lakes, Cochrane, Umpherville and Waterfound rivers will not convert to CR3 as initially proposed and will remain as CR1 waters*. Angling Harvest Ledger · A document required in addition to an angling endorsement licence, such as the Lac la Ronge endorsement, that tracks the harvest of fish with an annual limit. Harvest ledgers are available at all licence issuers. Lost or stolen ledgers must be replaced at ministry or provincial park offices (see page 3). Proposed Changes for 2016 The change below is proposed for the 2016-17 angling season. CR Waters – Central Zone: · Add the following new water to CR1: Iskwatikan Lake. This proposed change is presented here for public review and comment. Please send your comments by September 1, 2015 to: Fish and Wildlife Branch, Box 3003, Prince Albert, SK, S6V 6G1. Phone: 306-953-2885; fax 306-953-2502 2015 Survey of Sport Fishing in Saskatchewan Every five years since 1975, Saskatchewan has participated in a national survey of sport fishing which assesses angling activity within Saskatchewan and across Canada. The survey provides the ministry with important information on angler effort, harvest, preferences and expenditures related to sport fishing in Saskatchewan. The survey will be conducted
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