Burbot, Goldeye, Lake Sturgeon, Mountain Whitefish, Northern Pike, Walleye are just some of the fish species that can be found in our river. Water quality downstream of Edmonton has improved significantly in the past 60 years through better treatment of sewage and reduction of other discharges into the river having a positive impact on fish stocks and health.
Some good fishing spots include at the mouths of our urban tributaries and below storm outfalls as insects and other fish food can often wash into the river at these points. In some of the deeper holes in the North Saskatchewan River, a legacy fish, the Lake Sturgeon can be found.
Health Canada sets fish consumption guidelines based on naturally occurring mercury limits so many people follow standard catch and release protocols.