Fishing Licences

What you need before you fish in Saskatchewan, Canada

If you’re 16 or over, you must have a valid angling licence to fish in Saskatchewan. First Nations peoples may angle, bowfish and spearfish without a licence.

Licence fees depend on where you’re from (ie. resident of Saskatchewan, Canadian resident, or non-resident). They must be signed by the licence holder and they’re not transferable.

Starting 1 April 2013, anglers can obtain a Saskatchewan fishing license via the Ministry of Environment website. If you wish to order the current year’s angling licence, please call 306-787-2847 or fax 306-787-8280, or you may purchase a licence at a Ministry of Environment office. For those individuals who plan on angling prior to March 31, 2013, please be aware that licences purchased by phone are sent to you by regular mail, so you will need to allow sufficient time for delivery.

Available licences and their associated fees:

Saskatchewan Resident Annual Licence - $29.44
Available to Canadians who have their principal residence in Saskatchewan and have lived in Saskatchewan for the three months immediately preceding the date of licence purchase.

Saskatchewan Seniors Annual Licence - FREE
Available to Canadians, 65 and older, who have their principal residence in Saskatchewan and have lived in Saskatchewan for the three months immediately preceding the date of licence purchase.

Saskatchewan Resident 3 Day Licence - $14.72
The licence is valid for three consecutive days in the southern and central management zones only. It is only available to Canadians who have their principal residence in Saskatchewan and have lived in Saskatchewan for the three months immediately preceding the date of licence purchase.

Canadian Resident Annual Licence - $58.87
Available to Canadians whose principal residence is in Canada or who have lived in Canada for the 12 months immediately preceding the date of licence purchase.

Canadian Resident 3 Day Licence - $29.44
The licence is valid for three consecutive days in the southern and central management zones only. It is only available to Canadian citizens whose principal residence is in Canada or who have lived in Canada for the 12 months immediately preceding the date of licence purchase.

Non-Resident Annual Licence - $78.51
This licence may be purchased by anyone other than Canadian residents.

Non-Resident 3 Day Licence - $39.25
This licence is valid for three consecutive days only in the southern and central management zones. This licence can be purchased by anyone other than Canadian residents.

Duplicate Licence - (only available at SE offices) - $5.25
Lac la Ronge Endorsement - Free
Required by all anglers, including children under age 16, who fish on Lac La Ronge. Only available at local La Ronge merchants or the Ministry of Environment office in La Ronge.

Competitive Fishing Event (CFE) Licence - Free
This licence is to host a fishing tournament or derby with 25 or more participants (only available at the Ministry of Environment offices).

Originally posted by the Ministry of Environment