If you find evidence of invasive zebra or quagga mussels, or other prohibited aquatic invasive species, please call the 24-hour TIPP line at 1-800-667-7561 or report online.
Prohibited Aquatic Animals
The following non-native species post a threat to Saskatchewan's natural resources and cannot be possessed, transported or sold:
- Asian clam
- Asian tapeworm
- Channeled applesnail
- Chinese mitten crab
- Conrad's false mussel
- Faucet snail
- Fishhook waterflea
- Freshwater jellyfish
- Marbled crayfish
- New Zealand mudsnail
- Northern snakehead
- Quagga mussel
- Round goby
- Rusty crayfish
- Silver carp
- Spiny waterflea
- Zebra mussel
Learn more about aquatic invasive species.
Aquatic Invasive Species in Saskatchewan and Neighbouring Jurisdictions
Aquatic invasive species that pose a threat to Saskatchewan waters have been discovered in nearby provinces and states. Constant vigilance and prevention will help keep these invasive species out of our provinces, lakes and waterways.
Saskatchewan |
Alberta |
Manitoba |
North Dakota |
Montana |
Fish |
Fish |
Fish |
Fish |
Fish |
Common carp
Koi
Goldfish
Prussian carp |
Crucian carp
Mosquitofish
Prussian carp |
Common carp
Goldfish
White bass
Rainbow smelt |
Common carp
Grass carp
Silver carp
Tubenose goby |
Common carp |
Plants |
Plants |
Plants |
Plants |
Plants |
Purple loosestrife
Flowering rush |
Flowering rush
Himalayan balsam
Japanese knotweed
Pale yellow iris
Plumeless thistle
Purple loosestrife
Tamarisk |
Eurasian watermilfoil
Flowering rush
Invasive common reed
Purple loosestrife |
Curly leaf pondweed
Eurasian watermilfoil
Didymo |
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Other |
Other |
Other |
Other |
Other |
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Asian tapeworm
Freshwater jellies
Rusty crayfish
Spiny waterflea
Water flea
Zebra mussel
Koi herpes virus (KHV)
Black algae |
Zebra mussel |
Asian clam
New Zealand mudsnail
Faucet snail
Fishhook waterflea
Spiny waterflea
Asian tapeworm
Infectious hematopietic necrosis virus
Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus
Proliferative kidney disease
Enteric redmouth disease
Heterosporis parasite
Whirling disease |