fishing & hunting guide - Tourism Saskatchewan

18 S A S K AT C H E W A N F I S H I N G & H U N T I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 2
tie your fly
and cast your line
in saskatchewan's
abundant waters
Wollaston Lake Lodge
Novices to the world of angling may not appreciate the
difference between fly fishing and other varieties of the
sport, but seasoned anglers can tell you that fishing on
the fly is a unique experience. And it is an experience well
worth having.
Izaak Walton, author of the 17th-century guide The
Compleat Angler, called fly fishing “The Contemplative
Man's Recreation.” Any fly fisherman would agree that
there are plenty of chances for contemplation, as you
cast your line into a promising pond or inlet, trying with all
of your skill and patience to attract the attention of a
northern pike or lake trout.
But Walton also meant that catching fish on a fly requires
patience, mastery, and above all, the ability to think like a
fish. Water temperature, time of day, behaviour patterns,
feeding habits, and a variety of factors will play into your
considerations. Fly fishing is both sport and art, one that
requires imagination, creativity, and persistence.
Traditional fly fishing opportunities await anglers in the
clear streams and inlets of southern Saskatchewan. In the
southwest corner of the province, spring-fed streams flow
through the Cypress Hills region, with abundant rainbow,
brook, and brown trout. Camping facilities at Cypress
Hills Interprovincial Park let you climb out of your tent or
recreational vehicle and take a leisurely stroll along the
creeks and streams that wander through the park.
Saskatchewan's parks furnish some of the best fly fishing
you will ever encounter. At Narrow Hills Provincial Park, in
the province's central fishing zone, lakes are stocked with
more than a dozen varieties of fish, including six species
of trout.
Up north, fly fishing becomes an adventure. Not only do
you have an opportunity to catch some truly impressive
fish, you also get your shot at species such as northern
pike and Arctic grayling. Saskatchewan's northern pike
are known for battling anglers, and it is a thrilling sight to
watch an Arctic grayling leap from swift waters. A
northern fly-fishing expedition will test your mettle and
create lasting memories.
Fortunately, for fly fishermen or women, many of
Saskatchewan's northern outfitters are well equipped to
handle anglers of all kinds. Arctic Lodges, located on the
shores of Reindeer Lake, offers all-inclusive fly-in fishing
packages of up to eight days. Reindeer Lake is one of