Fishing the Qu'Appelle Valley and Southern Saskatchewan Lakes by RV

Rules change. Seasons, closures and limits change often and can change mid-season. We link to the official pages rather than repeat them, so check them before every trip.

Licences and rules

• Fresh water: angling is managed by the Province of Saskatchewan. See Saskatchewan angling, how to buy an angling licence and the angling regulations summary and Anglers Guide.
• Park waters: national and provincial park waters can have extra rules, so check the park's own page before you plan around one.
• Moving boats and gear: clean, drain and dry boats and gear between waters to stop invasive species.

Choose your fishing area

• Qu'Appelle Valley lakes: Fort Qu'Appelle and Indian Head
• Last Mountain Lake
• Buffalo Pound and Moose Jaw
• Kenosee Lake, Carlyle and the southeast reservoirs

Fish named for this region: Walleye, Northern pike, Yellow perch, Bass. Read the species guide.

Qu'Appelle Valley lakes: Fort Qu'Appelle and Indian Head

• Qu'Appelle Valley
• Walleye, pike and perch (Echo, Katepwa, Pasqua and Mission lakes)

Todo Canada names walleye, pike and perch in Echo, Katepwa, Pasqua and Mission lakes near Fort Qu'Appelle, and the SaskLakes site lists walleye, northern pike and yellow perch among the fish in Katepwa Lake.

We list 13 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.

Access and RV services at campgrounds in this area

Checked October 13, 2026 from the pages linked under each campground, which are park, operator or government pages. Not stated means the page we read does not say; it does not mean the campground has none. Parks with several campground loops are one entry, because launches and cleaning areas belong to the park. Ramp sizes, seasons and conditions change, so confirm with the campground before you tow.

Last Mountain Lake

• Central south
• Walleye, pike, perch, whitefish and burbot (Last Mountain Lake)

Todo Canada names walleye, pike, perch, whitefish, carp and burbot in Last Mountain Lake, with access from Govan, Nokomis, Semans and Regina Beach.

We list 4 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.

Buffalo Pound and Moose Jaw

• Moose Jaw
• Perch, walleye, pike and burbot (Buffalo Pound Lake)

Todo Canada names perch, walleye, pike and burbot in Buffalo Pound Lake, near Moose Jaw.

We list 4 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.

Fishing facts at parks in this area

Taken from the page linked in each row, usually the park's own page. Not stated means the page does not say; it does not mean the park has none. None listed means the page marks the facility not available. Counts are the numbers on the park's facilities list, for example "Boat Launch(es) (2)". A park's own description can group or count ramps differently, so ask the park before you tow.

Kenosee Lake, Carlyle and the southeast reservoirs

• Southeast
• Walleye and perch (Kenosee Lake); walleye, pike and perch (Rafferty Reservoir); pike, perch, walleye and largemouth bass (Boundary Dam)

Todo Canada names walleye and perch in Kenosee Lake, walleye, pike and perch in Rafferty Reservoir near Estevan and Weyburn, and pike, perch, walleye and largemouth bass in Boundary Dam Reservoir near Estevan.

We list 19 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Compare RV campgrounds near Carlyle; Compare RV campgrounds near Kenosee Lake.

Gear for this water

• Shore fishing essentials. A compact rod and reel suited to your target fish. Search on Amazon
• Boat launch & marine supplies. Dock lines and fenders sized for your boat. Search on Amazon

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Where the fish names come from

• Todo Canada: 15 best places to fish around Regina
• SaskLakes: Katepwa Lake
• Backroad Mapbooks: Saskatchewan lakes

Keep planning

• Fishing in Saskatchewan
• Fishing regulations and licences in Canada
• Saskatchewan campgrounds
• Best RV trips in Saskatchewan