Lac des Îles
Lac des Îles is a massive fishing and recreational lake in central Saskatchewan. It is almost entirely within Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The Big Island Lake Reserve borders part of the southwest shore. The lake is just NW of Goodsoil and 74km WNW of the City of Meadow Lake. Lac des Îles is accessible from Highways 950 and 954.
There are four boat launches, multiple campgrounds, sandy beaches, private cabins, and many trails at the lake. This is a great family-friendly destination in a beautiful part of the province.
Murray Doell Campground is a provincial campground on the north shore of the lake. The campground has a beach, boat launch, and 43 electric campsites.
Big Island Cove Resort is on the south shore of the lake and offers rental cabins, campsites, a beach, and boat and paddle sport rentals. A general store carries tackle, souvenirs, confectionery and groceries.
Northern Cross Resort is just west of Big Island Cove Resort and offers full-service camping, modern cabins for rent, boat rentals and a beach.
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker, Cisco and Longnose Sucker can be found in Lac des Îles. Note there is a custom limit for walleye on the lake.
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| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 1 times |
| Photos: | 39 photos of Lac des Îles |
| RM: | Beaver River No. 622 |
| Parks: | Meadow Lake Provincial Park |
| Location: | 54.440086785419, -109.43761776265 |
| Shore Length: | 81km |
| Surface Area: | 13,147 acres |
| Max Width: | 5.6 km (3.5 mi) |
| Max Length: | 20.9 km (13.0 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 30.5 m (100 ft) |
| Inflows: | Cold River |
| Outflows: | Waterhen River |
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Directions to Lac des Îles
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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
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Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Meadow Lake Provincial Park is located at Lac des Îles.
Phone: 306-236-7680
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/2965/meadow-lake-provincial-park
Fishing at Lac des Îles
Note there is a custom limit for walleye on the lake.
The occasional lake trout does also work their way into the lake from Pierce Lake.
Lac des Îles is in the central fishing zone.
Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.
What fish are in Lac des Îles
Walleye, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Cisco, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker, Longnose Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Lac des Îles.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Lac des Îles is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Lac des Îles
| Species | Limit |
| Walleye | Limit 3, Only 1 Over 55 Cm |
| Lake Trout | Limit 3 (only one may exceed 65 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: (517 - 3460 g) Fair Pike: (99 - 8604 g) Moderate Perch: (14 - 105 g) Poor Whitefish: (29 - 2011 g) | July 24 - 27 / Gill nets. Walleye and pike abundance is consistent with previous survey, with angling success reported as good. Perch numbers have increased slightly. Most perch were forage size (<18 cm); however, anglers report catching quality sized perch. Whitefish abundance remains similar to previous survey. |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Lac des Îles
Boating at Lac des Îles
There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Lac des Îles.
Camping at Lac des Îles
There is a provincial campground and several private campgrounds at the lake.
There is 1 campground at Lac des Îles.
Beaches at Lac des Îles
There are 2 beaches at Lac des Îles.
Photos of Lac des Îles
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Our first trip to big cove island last summer, we absolutely loved it.
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Lac Des Iles at the mouth of the Waterhen River
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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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