Delaronde Lake
Delaronde Lake is a massive recreational and fishing lake located 24km N of Big River and 91km E of Meadow Lake (City). Probably most well-known for its fishing, the lake offers a wide range of activities for visitors and residents.
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The lake and its amenities are accessible from Highway 922 (gravel).
The lake is long and narrow and split into two parts by a narrow channel. The southern part of the lake is relatively shallow with a max depth of 7m (23ft). The northern part is deeper with a max depth of 40m (130ft).
There are a number of communities, resorts, campgrounds, subdivisions and a bible camp on the lake. These are all clustered on the southern end of the lake. There are multiple boat launches, mostly private or requiring payment.
Delaronde Lake (Zig Zag Bay) Recreation Site is privately leased and has a campground, boat launch and beach (all requiring payment).
Delaronde Lake is a very popular fishing destination, and you'll find Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Cisco. Please note there is a custom limit for walleye on the lake.
Delaronde Lake is named after Alex Delaronde who ran a stopping place at the south end of the lake.
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| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Favourited: | 1 times |
| Photos: | 43 photos of Delaronde Lake |
| RM: | Big River No. 555 |
| Communities: | Phillips Grove |
| Parks: | Delaronde Lake (Zig Zag Bay) Recreation Site |
| Location: | 54.055302641402, -107.0463934204 |
| Shore Length: | 186km |
| Surface Area: | 35,110 acres |
| Max Depth: | 40 m (131 ft) |
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Directions to Delaronde Lake
The lake and its amenities are accessible from Highway 922 (gravel).
Get directions to the lake: here
Note: this just takes you to the closest road to the centre of the lake, and may not be the best route to get to the lake.
For directions directly to a service/amenity at the lake click on one of the listings in Services & Amenities
Alex Delaronde
The present name honours Alex Delaronde, who ran a stopping place at the south end of the lake.
Delaronde Lake is labelled as Lake Assinibois on Peter Pond's 1787 map.
It was known locally as Stoney Lake after the Nakota (Assiniboine) Nation, a group of whom lived briefly in the area in the late 19th century.
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Delaronde Lake (Zig Zag Bay) Recreation Site
Delaronde Lake (Zig Zag Bay) Recreation Site is located at Delaronde Lake.
Fishing at Delaronde Lake
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Cisco can be found in Delaronde Lake. Please note there is a custom limit for walleye on the lake.
Delaronde Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Delaronde Lake
Walleye, Northern Pike, Cisco, Burbot, White Sucker, Lake Whitefish and Yellow Perch can be found in Delaronde Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Delaronde Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Delaronde Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Walleye | Limit 3, Only 1 Over 55 Cm |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
| Burbot | Limit 8 |
| Cisco | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
Disclaimer
Although we try our best to provide correct and updated information for every lake in Saskatchewan, all information on this site is provided to use at your own risk. Please reference the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide for more information.
Fish Facts
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Walleye: (20 - 2550 g) Fair Pike: (60 - 6140 g) Moderate Perch: (20 - 50 g) Poor Burbot: (1100 - 3190 g) Fair Whitefish: (940 - 2470 g) | August 3 - 7 / Gill nets. Walleye and pike abundance consistent with previous survey. Walleye are of good average size with few smaller size classes present. Good angling success reported for pike. |
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Walleye: (26 - 61 cm) Fair Pike: (27 - 102 cm) Fair Perch: (15 - 18 cm) Burbot: (48.0 cm) Sparse | August 7 - 16 / Gill nets. Walleye population recovering - significant increase from previous study. Slight decrease in pike population from previous study. Good angling success reported for walleye and pike. Perch were forage size (<18cm) |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Delaronde Lake
Boating at Delaronde Lake
There are 4 boat launches/marinas at Delaronde Lake.
Camping at Delaronde Lake
There are 3 campgrounds at Delaronde Lake.
Beaches at Delaronde Lake
There are 2 beaches at Delaronde Lake.
Photos of Delaronde Lake
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Data Sources & References
- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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