Fishing Saskatchewan: 6 hot spots for walleye, trout, pike and bass
The owners of Pokey’s Tackle Shop in Regina share fave spots in the province and beyond
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A Regina fixture since 1986, owners Greg and Gord Prokopetz pride themselves on staying on top of the latest angling trends. That said, bottom bouncers and spinners remain their perennial best-sellers. Here Gord shares his top spots for Saskatchewan and beyond, where he often fishes with his son, Jagden (both pictured above).
More info: Pokey’s Tackle Shop, (306) 359-1910 www.pokeystackle.ca
BATTLE CREEK, SASKATCHEWAN
GPS: 49.632, -109.984
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FISH: Rainbow trout
HIGHLIGHT: Great fly fishing in Cypress Hills Park
WHEN: May to October
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BOUNDARY DAM RESERVOIR, SASKATCHEWAN
GPS: 49.052, -103.007
FISH: Largemouth bass, walleye
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HIGHLIGHT: Saskatchewan’s only population of largemouth
WHEN: May to November
LAST MOUNTAIN LAKE, SASKATCHEWAN
GPS: 51.123, -105.269
FISH: Northern pike, walleye, yellow perch
HIGHLIGHT: The chance for trophy walleye and pike
WHEN: May to mid-October
PASQUA, ECHO, MISSION & KATEPWA LAKES, SASKATCHEWAN
GPS: 50.788, -103.827
FISH: Northern pike, walleye, yellow perch
HIGHLIGHT: Fast action for kids in this chain of lakes at Fort Qu’appelle
WHEN: May to September
RAFFERTY DAM RESERVOIR, SASKATCHEWAN
GPS: 49.159, -103.115
FISH: Northern pike, walleye, yellow perch
HIGHLIGHT: Great walleye population; the potential for large pike
WHEN: May to October
THOMPSON RIVER, B.C.
GPS: 50.783, -121.087
FISH: Rainbow trout
HIGHLIGHT: Excellent fly fishing for wild rainbows
WHEN: July to September