Saskatchewan is home to over 100,000 lakes of various sizes and shapes, covering about 12% of its
land area.
These lakes offer a range of recreational and economic opportunities for residents and visitors
alike.
Whether you are looking for fishing, boating, swimming, camping, wildlife viewing, or just relaxing
by the
water, we can help find the right lake for you!
Buffalo Pound Lake is a popular recreational, camping and fishing lake located 29km N of Moose Jaw. The lake is also the water source for around 25% of the province's population including Regina, Moose Jaw and the potash mine at Belle Plaine.
Highway 2 provides access to Buffalo Pound Lake and crosses the lake on a causeway. Where else in Saskatchewan can you drive across the middle of a lake in the summer? The provincial park is accessible from Highways 202 and 301.
Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is the main attraction on the lake and is located at the southeast corner of the lake. The park has hundreds of campsites, a beach, an outdoor pool, a boat launch, day-use areas, mountain bike and hiking trails, a trout pond, and so much more. It's a great family-friendly destination with lots to do for everyone!
There is also a Nature Conservancy of Canada property on the northern shore of the lake covering 2,140 acres that contains native grasslands and provides habitat for several species at risk.
The lakes in the Qu'Appelle River valley contain a surprisingly large number of fish species. Buffalo Pound Lake is no exception and contains Bigmouth Buffalo, Burbot, Common Carp, Goldeye, Whitefish, Suckers, Northern Pike, Walleye and Yellow Perch. (Note that there is a custom limit for Perch on Buffalo Pound Lake) The lake is regularly stocked with Walleye.
Buffalo Pound Lake is eutrophic and has low oxygen levels and nutritious soil on the bottom. This can lead to algae growth and reduces the quality of the lake for swimming and as a water source.
The water level on the lake is controlled by the Buffalo Pound Dam at the end of the lake. The level is further regulated by the Qu'Appelle River Dam and Gardiner Dam further upstream.
Have you been to Buffalo Pound Lake? What's your favourite thing to do there? Does your home get it's water from the lake?
Saskatchewan is world famous for its fishing! Fishing in Saskatchewan is a popular recreational
activity for locals and visitors alike. Some of the most popular lakes for
fishing include Lake Diefenbaker, Lake Athabasca, and Last Mountain Lake. These lakes are home to
many fish species, such as walleye, northern pike, lake trout, and yellow perch. Whether you are
looking for a relaxing day on the water, a challenging trophy hunt, or a family-friendly adventure,
fishing in Saskatchewan has something for everyone.
Boating enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of water sports, such as fishing,
sailing, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, and wakeboarding. Boating also offers a chance to explore
the natural beauty and wildlife of Saskatchewan, from the prairies to the boreal forest.
Hundreds of lakes, ponds, creeks and rivers are stocked every year across Saskatchewan. Nearly 7 million
fish were released in 2022 alone through the fish stocking program. The program is a partnership between
the Saskatchewan Fish Hatchery, the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, and the Ministry of the
Environment.
It's been a busy month, with lots of new features and content on the site! I still managed to squeeze in
a bunch of lake trips, including a trip to Narrow Hills Provincial Park. I've added hundreds of new
photos, new lake attractions, and lots of new content to the site.
It's been a good start to the summer with a lot of progress on the site. I've made a number of technical
improvements as well as added new features and new content. I also managed to do quite a few trips to
new lakes. I've added hundreds of photos, lots of new lake attractions, and tons of new content to the
site.
Late September trip to Meadow Lake Provincial Park
I closed off September with a quick trip up to the Meadow Lake Provincial Park. I was able to sneak in on
the last two days that the Greig Lake Campground was open. I haven't been to the park in years, and even
then have only visited a handful of the many lakes that are available.
