South Saskatchewan River - Water Body Classification and Restricted Activity Periods
South Saskatchewan River is mapped as Class A and Class C and Class U in the Alberta Code of Practice water body classification maps across the Brooks, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat management areas. 18 classified segments are on record. The Restricted Activity Period (RAP) is the window in which in-water work at a crossing is restricted. Source map vintage: 2006.
| Class | Restricted Activity Period | Management area | Fish species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A - Sandy Point | See applicable Code of Practice | Brooks | Walleye, Lake sturgeon, Sauger (Threatened) |
| Class A - Grand Forks | See applicable Code of Practice | Lethbridge | Walleye, Lake sturgeon, Sauger |
| Class A - Boundary - Drowning Ford | See applicable Code of Practice | Medicine Hat | Walleye, Lake sturgeon, Sauger (Threatened) |
| Class A - Grand Forks | See applicable Code of Practice | Medicine Hat | Walleye, Lake sturgeon, Sauger |
| Class A - Bullpen - Miner's Flats | See applicable Code of Practice | Medicine Hat | Walleye, Lake sturgeon, Sauger (Threatened) |
| Class A - Boundary - Drowning Ford | See applicable Code of Practice | Medicine Hat | Walleye, Lake sturgeon, Sauger (Threatened) |
| Class A - Rattlesnake Pool | See applicable Code of Practice | Medicine Hat | Walleye, Lake sturgeon, Sauger (Threatened) |
| Class C | Apr 1 to Jul 31 | Brooks | Not recorded |
| Class C | Apr 1 to Jul 31 | Brooks | Not recorded |
| Class C | Apr 1 to Jul 31 | Brooks | Not recorded |
| Class C | Apr 1 to Jul 31 | Lethbridge | Not recorded |
| Class C | Apr 1 to Jul 31 | Medicine Hat | Not recorded |
| Class C | Apr 1 to Jul 31 | Medicine Hat | Not recorded |
| Class C | Apr 1 to Jul 31 | Medicine Hat | Not recorded |
| Class C | Apr 1 to Jul 31 | Medicine Hat | Not recorded |
| Class C | Apr 1 to Jul 31 | Medicine Hat | Not recorded |
| Class U | May 1 to Jun 30 | Medicine Hat | Not recorded |
| Class U | May 1 to Jun 30 | Medicine Hat | Not recorded |
This page covers one water body. The full Alberta Code of Practice classification dataset - every named river, creek and lake, with RAP dates - is available as a free download on the CoP water body classifications dataset page, and every classified water body is listed on the browse page.