I had a 50% chance of landing 50+ cm pike using 4 lb test monofilament line (the 4 lb test line broke for 50% of fish hooked). If you want to catch big pike, either use a stronger line or use a stainless steel fishing wire as a leader to fight against the sharp teeth of pike. So, 6 lb test, clear monofilament line is good most of the time. In addition, common game fish species like pike and walleye are not line sensitive (unlike trout, which feeds mainly using eye sights). The water in North Saskatchewan river is usually not very clear, so line thickness does not play a big role in catching fish there. Otherwise, Caroline rig and Pickerel rig are popular. You can cast and retrieve, jig, troll, or do fine presentations when fish is finicky. Berkley Powerbaits grubs or worms worked well for walleye and pike.ĭropshot rig has been my favorite because it’s very versatile. Earthworms also worked well on all other fish species. Live earthworms worked the best for sucker fish species, goldeye, and mountain whitefish. Read here about the 7 soft plastic lures that I carry regularly.īaits: earthworms (red wiggler or night crawler) cut shrimp minnows.įishing tips: Sauger fishing in North Saskatchewan River Lures: soft plastic grubs or worms (e.g., Berkley Powerbaits) spoons (e.g., Dardevle five diamonds spoons) crankbaits (e.g., Rapala Shad Rap). Here is a pdf file for fish identification from Alberta Regulations. For me, I often catch Walleye, Northern Pike, Goldeye, Mountain Whitefish, and White Sucker. Whitemud creek mouth is a popular site for fishing in EdmontonĪs mentioned in the beginning of this article, there are many fish species that can be caught in North Saskatchewan River. Other fishing locations: look for storm water outfalls, creek mouths, bridges, river bends, and other structures that may provide food, shelter, resting places (slow moving water pools, eddies, deep holes, etc.). Location 3: the storm water outfall across Whitemud Creek, under Quesnell Bridge (GPS coordinates: 53.507426, -113.565987). Location 2: Whitemud Creek mouth where it meets North Saskatchewan River (GPS coordinates: 53.505516, -113.561743). Location 1: a storm water outfall in Hermitage Park in northeast Edmonton (GPS coordinates: 53.587385, -113.370447). Here are a few locations that I fish regularly within the Edmonton city limit. Walleye Fishing in North Saskatchewan River For those who are new and experienced to the sport, please read my article about 6 factors every fisherpeople need to know to catch any fish successfully and consistently. The river produces good Walleye, Northern Pike, Goldeye, Mountain Whitefish, Burbot, Lake Sturgeon, and five species of Suckers (they are fun to catch, even though not known as game fish). North Saskatchewan River offers people with great opportunities to enjoy fantastic fishing without having to drive far away from their home, especially for people living in Edmonton and area.
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