Fishing Tips

Walleye Fishing Tips

  • Most “drift-fish” the slopes of the main channel maintaining 10’ to 20’ depending on conditions.
  • Most popular is the use of “Lindy Rigs” bottom bouncers with 4’ to 10’ snells, one or two hooks on snell.
  • Most popular baits are leeches and night-crawlers.
  • Try a variety of beads, spinners and floats as well as snell lengths and depths depending on conditions.
  • To view a complete list of tips, regulations and other important information please visit our regulations page. You may view this page at the following link: TLR Saskatchewan Angling Regulations Summary.

Pike Fishing Tips

  • Most popular is the use of spoons or crank baits.
  • Pike are aggressive so don’t be subtle with your presentation of tackle.
  • The best places to fish for Pike on the river portion are at Eagles Nest or at the opening of the lake.
  • Try a variety of beads, spinners and floats as well as snell lengths and depths depending on conditions.
  • The best place for Pike on the lake portion is the “big lake”. Ask us for a detailed map!
  • To view a complete list of tips, regulations and other important information please visit our regulations page. You may view this page at the following link: TLR Saskatchewan Angling Regulations Summary.

General Rule

The stronger the current the more aggressive the combination you might try.

Unfortunately, most fish aren’t aware of the rules!