Where Your Saskatchewan Fishing Licence Dollars Go

Ever wondered what happens to that $42 you spend on your annual Saskatchewan fishing licence? Here's the breakdown.

Where Your Licence Dollar Goes

Saskatchewan fishing licence revenue allocation

Fish & Wildlife Development Fund

30%

Directly funds conservation efforts, fish hatcheries, habitat protection, and research initiatives across Saskatchewan waterways.

General Revenue Fund

70%

Supports provincial government operations and general services.

Source: Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment

The 30/70 Split

When you buy a fishing licence in Saskatchewan, 30% of your money goes directly to the Fish and Wildlife Development Fund (FWDF), while the remaining 70% enters the provincial government's general revenue fund.

What Your 30% Accomplishes

That FWDF portion of your licence fee works hard for Saskatchewan's fisheries. It funds things like:

Fish Stocking Programs: Your dollars help operate fish hatcheries that keep our lakes stocked with healthy populations.

Winter Fish Survival: The fund pays for aeration systems that prevent winter fish kills by maintaining oxygen levels under the ice.

Habitat Protection: Money goes toward purchasing and protecting critical wetlands and shoreline areas, ensuring fish have healthy places to spawn and thrive.

Research & Development: Your fees support studying fish populations and developing solutions for environmental challenges, for sustainable angling.

And The Other 70%?

While it might sting to see 70% go to general revenue, that 30% dedicated to fish and wildlife still makes a difference. You can make additional voluntary donations through your HAL account if you want to boost specific programs like fish enhancement.

Now, when you're casting a line from your dock, you'll know your licence fee isn't just a pointless money grab - it helped make that moment possible.