Lower Fishing Lake

Lower Fishing Lake is a very popular recreational and fishing lake in Narrow Hills Provincial Park. The lake is located about 115km north of Prince Albert. Access is off the Hanson Lake Road with pavement most of the way, except for the last few kilometres.

The park office for the Provincial Park is located here, as well as most of the services provided by the park.

Unfortunately Lower Fishing Lake was hit pretty hard by the SHOE Fire during the summer of 2025. The fire base, community hall, and parts of the campground were burnt. The campground has been cleaned up and should be ready for campers again in 2026. It's going to look different, but this is still an awesome lake and park to explore.

There is a large provincial campground at the lake, a boat launch, cabins, playgrounds, and a very nice beach. This is a great family-friendly lake with lots to do. It is also just a short drive from dozens of other lakes offering endless fishing, paddling, and exploring opportunities.

Pine Ridge Resort with cabin rentals, seasonal RV sites, and a small store is located beside the campground.

A short drive from the campground is the Esker Trail, which gives you an incredible view and access to several different hiking trails.

This lake is an old favourite of mine, and well worth the visit!

Provincial Park Campground Beach Boat Launch Cabins
Stocked Fish Walleye Northern Pike Cisco Burbot White Sucker Lake Whitefish Yellow Perch
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Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
User Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Favourited: 3 times
Photos: 93 photos of Lower Fishing Lake
Parks: Narrow Hills Provincial Park
Location: 54.034616655158, -104.63062557346
Shore Length: 8km
Surface Area: 901 acres
Max Depth: 10.09 m (33.1 ft)
Inflows: Caribou Creek
Outflows: Stewart Creek

Recent Activity

Lower Fishing Lake was pretty seriously impacted by the SHOE Fire last summer. Parts of the campground were burnt, but the park is hard at work rebuilding campsites and planting trees. It'll look different but it's still there and still an amazing spot to visit!
By Matt - SaskLakes.ca • 2 weeks ago
May 22, 2026
Ice is off the lake! Dock isn’t in at the boat launch yet.
By Matt - SaskLakes.ca • 2 weeks ago
May 15, 2026
Snowing at the lake this morning.
By Matt - SaskLakes.ca • 3 weeks ago

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Matt - SaskLakes.ca
Ice is off the lake! Dock isn’t in at the boat launch yet.
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Matt - SaskLakes.ca
May 21, 2026
Lower Fishing Lake was pretty seriously impacted by the SHOE Fire last summer. Parts of the campground were burnt, but the park is hard at work rebuilding campsites and planting trees. It'll look different but it's still there and still an amazing spot to visit!
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Matt - SaskLakes.ca
Snowing at the lake this morning.
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Matt - SaskLakes.ca
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Nov 24, 2025
The road was plowed till the start of the boat launch parking lot, couple inches of snow in there. Didn't look like anyone has been out on the ice yet.
  • location: Campground boat launch
  • source: personal_experience
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Gerald Siemens
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Aug 8, 2024
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Matt - SaskLakes.ca
Camping Swimming Picnic Hiking
Aug 8, 2024
Great to be back at Lower Fishing Lake. Camped here for 2 nights, only able to get into the overflow but it was quiet over there. Had a wonderful time as always!
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Matt - SaskLakes.ca
Camping Swimming
Very nice campground and beach! Lots of fun for the kids.
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Directions to Lower Fishing Lake

Accessible from Highway 920 which connects to the Hanson Lake Road and Highway 120.

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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

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Fishing at Lower Fishing Lake

Has been stocked in the past, most recently in 2016. Many other fishing lakes within a short distance.

Lower Fishing Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in Lower Fishing Lake

Walleye, Northern Pike, Cisco, Burbot, White Sucker, Lake Whitefish and Yellow Perch can be found in Lower Fishing Lake.

Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Lower Fishing Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Fishing Limits for Lower Fishing Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Lower Fishing Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Northern Pike Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm)
Yellow Perch Limit 25
Walleye Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye)
Lake Whitefish Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish)
Burbot Limit 8
Cisco Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish)

Record of fish stocked in Lower Fishing Lake

Stocked in 2016 with 200,000 Walleye Fry.

Fish Facts

Fish Facts 2015
Walleye: (272 - 2930 g) Moderate Pike: (78 - 4000 g) Fair Whitefish: (380 - 1556 g) August 4 / Gill nets. No reports of angling success at the time of the survey.

Fishing Attractions/Services at Lower Fishing Lake

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Camping at Lower Fishing Lake

There is 1 campground at Lower Fishing Lake.

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Photos of Lower Fishing Lake

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📅 September 09, 2024
📷 Rod Henderson
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📅 July 19, 2025
📷 Rod Henderson
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Northern Lights at Lower Fishing
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Northern Lights at Lower Fishing

📅 September 06, 2025
📷 Jason Spratt
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Northern lights at Lower Fishing
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Northern lights at Lower Fishing

📅 September 06, 2025
📷 Jason Spratt
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Calm morning on lower fishing lake.
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Calm morning on lower fishing lake.

📅 September 07, 2025
📷 kyle stone
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Shiba Inu (Bodhi) at Lower Fishing Lake enjoying the sunset.
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Shiba Inu (Bodhi) at Lower Fishing Lake enjoying the sunset.

📅 June 25, 2023
📷 Allison Padget
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Bonaparte's Gull babies at Lower Fishing Lake, Narrow Hills Provincial Park.
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Bonaparte's Gull babies at Lower Fishing Lake, Narrow Hills Provincial Park.

📅 June 26, 2023
📷 Allison Padget
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By the cabins playground
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By the cabins playground

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📷 Daryl Durell
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Lower Fishing Lake

📅 May 19, 2019
📷 Nicole Fedorychka
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Lower Fishing Lake

📅 May 18, 2019
📷 Nicole Fedorychka
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