Wakaw Lake
Wakaw Lake is a very popular recreational, and fishing lake 70km south of Prince Albert and 100km NE of Saskatoon. The Town of Wakaw is located just west of the lake and offers all services.
The lake is a destination for camping, boating, fishing, golfing, and swimming. There are an incredible number of communities, resorts and campgrounds around the lake. There are around 800 cabins at Wakaw Lake and many year-round residents.
The town of Wakaw is located a short distance from the west end of the lake. The Resort Village of Wakaw Lake is on the south side.
Wakaw Lake Regional Park is located on the north side of the lake and has a large campground, a 9-hole golf course with a licensed restaurant, a boat launch and refuelling station, and a beautiful beach with day-use picnic facilities.
Northern Pike, Walleye and Yellow Perch can be found in the lake.
The lake is the source of the Carrot River. The name Wakaw is from the Cree word for "Crooked", referring to the shape of the lake.
Wakaw Lake is located conveniently close to both Saskatoon and Prince Albert and is a popular year-round destination with lots to do for everyone!
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| User Rating: | 4.5 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 1 times |
| Photos: | 50 photos of Wakaw Lake |
| RM: | Hoodoo No. 401, Fish Creek No. 402 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Wakaw Lake, Wakaw, Balone Beach, Cudsaskwa Beach, Nickorick Beach, Berard Beach, Poplar Beach, Wakonoda Ridge Estates |
| Parks: | Wakaw Lake Regional Park |
| Location: | 52.672546349635, -105.6261229886 |
| Shore Length: | 49km |
| Surface Area: | 2,877 acres |
| Max Depth: | 11.9 m (39 ft) |
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Directions to Wakaw Lake
Accessible from Highway 41 and Highway 2.
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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Wakaw Lake Regional Park
Contact
Phone: Front Gate Office: (306)233-5744 Golf Pro-Shop: (306)233-5955 Fax: (306)233-5925 Admin Office: (306)233-4644 Camping: [email protected] Golf: [email protected]
Website: https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/wakaw-lake/
Mailing Address: Box 730 Wakaw, SK S0K 4P0
Amenities
- Aquatic Program / Swimming Lessons
- Boat Launch
- Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Camping Seasonal
- Fire Wood
- Gasoline Service
- Golf Course Club House (Licensed)
- Group Camping
- Internet and/or Wifi Service
- Marina
- Picnic Tables
- Quiet Time Enforced
- Sewer Dump Station
- Volleyball Court
- Barrier Free Areas (Wheelchair Accessible)
- Boat
- Canoe and/or kayak rentals
- Camping (Electricity
- Water
- Sewer)
- Cell Phone Service
- Fish Filleting
- Golf Course 9 Hole Grass Greens
- Golf Course Pro Shop
- Group Camping (Electric
- Water
- Sewer)
- Laundry Facilities
- Mini Golf
- Playground
- Restaurant
- Showers
- Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)
- Beach Area
- Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter
- Camping (Non-Electrical)
- Concession
- Fishing
- Golf Course Club House (Food Service)
- Groceries and Supplies
- Group Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Licensed Establishment
- Pet Friendly
- Potable Water
- Security
- Swimming Area
Fishing at Wakaw Lake
Wakaw Lake is in the southern fishing zone.
What fish are in Wakaw Lake
Walleye, Northern Pike, Cisco, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Wakaw Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Wakaw Lake is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Wakaw Lake
| 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) |
| 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: (220 - 2030 g) Good Pike: (200 - 3170 g) Moderate Perch: (60 - 140 g) Fair | June 8 - 9 / Gill nets. Walleye and pike are more abundant than encountered in previous surveys. No reports of angling success at the time of the survey. |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Wakaw Lake
Boating at Wakaw Lake
There are 7 boat launches/marinas at Wakaw Lake.
Camping at Wakaw Lake
Beaches at Wakaw Lake
There are 3 beaches at Wakaw Lake.
Photos of Wakaw Lake
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The Funk family set up a drive through shack selling chilly dogs and hot chocolate. Berard Beach
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Oh Canada....moon over flag on Balone Beach September 11th 10pm
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Serene sunset evening at Wakaw Lake! Hope summer never ends
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Wakaw Lake Saskatchewan September 7th 11pm
Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Wakaw Lake
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References
Other References
- Wakaw Lake (Wikipedia)
- Wakaw Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- https://wakawresortvillage.com/
- Resort Village of Wakaw Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Wakaw (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Balone Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Cudsaskwa Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- https://wakondaridgeestates.ca/
- Wakaw Lake (GPSNauticalCharts.com)
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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