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More fishing rules, regulations and information

Bringing your boat into Canada
Prevent the spread of invading species
Currency
Customs Requirements
Fishing-Related Rules, Regulations and News

Bringing your boat into Canada
You can trailer or cruise your boat into Canada. Customs officers stationed along highway border crossings and at harbours issue permits, which must be returned upon departure as proof that the boat has left the country. Many destinations offer remote area border crossings that require you to register by telephone.

For more information on Canada Border Services, click here.

Telephone 1-800-461-9999 for general customs information toll-free from anywhere in Canada. If calling from outside of Canada, dial (204)983-3500 or (506)636-5064 (long-distance changes apply). Fax (416) 954-9421.

Prevent the spread of invading species
Clean boats insure clean waters. When transferring your boat or equipment there are some important things you can do to prevent the transport of harmful invasive species from one lake or river to another. For more information contact the Invading Species Hotline 1-800-563-7711 or click here.

SaskPower has detailed information on one troublesome species: zebra mussels. Learn more on this page or call 1-800-667-4749 for more information.

Currency
Like our neighbours in the United States, Canada’s monetary system is based on dollars and cents. Visitors are advised to exchange their currency for Canadian dollars. This can be done at most banks or at foreign currency exchange outlets, which are often located in airport departure areas.

Currency Converter
Find out how much your currency is worth in Canadian dollars at today’s exchange rate.

Banking
Traveller’s cheques and credit cards are accepted at most commercial establishments, banks and currency exchange offices. Banking hours are generally 9:30 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday, and some banks are open Saturdays. Automated teller machines (ATMs) are available 24 hours per day, and are typically connected with the Interac, Cirrus and/or Plus networks. They are found at banks, retail areas and in many cases at special event venues. ATMs offer the same rate of exchange to be found at traditional banking and exchange institutions. Most businesses also accept direct debit payments.

Taxes
Provincial Sales Tax (PST)
Businesses collect 5 % Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on taxable goods and services in Saskatchewan. Some goods are exempt from the PST, including:

- food and drink
- books, magazines and newspapers
- children’s clothing and footwear
- gasoline
- beer, wine and spirits (see Liquor Consumption Tax below)

Non-residents are to pay PST on all goods that are purchased in Saskatchewan. Refunds are not available for non-residents who remove goods purchased in Saskatchewan.

Good and Services Tax (GST)
In addition to the PST, the federal government charges a five per cent Goods & Services Tax (GST) on most purchases. For more information on the GST visit Canada Revenue Agency.

Other Taxes
- 10% Liquor Consumption Tax on beer, wine and spirits
- some hotels charge a levy - check at time of reservation

Customs Requirements
Click here for Border Crossing Information. Telephone 1-800-461-9999 for general customs information toll-free from anywhere in Canada. If calling from outside of Canada, dial (204)983-3500 or (506)636-5064 (long-distance charges apply).

Fishing-Related Rules, Regulations and News
Province To Suspend Angling Licences for Serious Violations 
Anglers who are convicted of violating Saskatchewan’s Fisheries Act or The Fisheries Regulations may now lose their fishing privileges for one to five years.

Angling Licence Fees 
A list of available licences and associated fees.

Lakeshore Development
Natural shorelines are richly diverse habitats and an integral part of a functioning lake ecosystem. As waterfront properties are altered by landscaping or installing docks, decks or stairs, we need to lessen the adverse impacts on the shoreline and riparian zones.

Fisheries Management Plan 
The Ministry of Environment is developing a Fisheries Management Plan that will help guide our efforts to help manage our fisheries resource in a way that maintains the traditional and cultural activities we enjoy while ensuring sustainable economic benefits for everyone in the province.

Turn in Poachers (TIP) 
Report poachers through the toll free TIP line at 1-800-667-7561 - 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

Packaging and Transporting Fish 
Species limits are a vital part of fisheries management. In order to enforce these limits, conservation officers must be able to count and measure your fish.

Special Fishing Equipment
When using special equipment like bow fishing or underwater spear fishing, anglers are to follow specific regulations.

Fishing with Bait 
When fishing with bait, anglers are to follow specific regulations.

Commercial Fishing
Commercial fishing creates jobs and generates revenue, especially in the north. The province has approximately 700 Licenced commercial fishers who employ about 1500 helpers.

Allocation 
The Ministry of Environment’s goal is create a sustainable and environmentally sound fisheries management plan that builds on partnerships while utilizing the fishery resource in a way that promotes economic growth and contributes to the health and well being of the people of Saskatchewan.

Competitive Fishing Events
This page will provide you with the information you need if you are planning a competitive fishing event.

Originally posted at Ministry of Environment