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Bancescu Lake is a medium sized lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located 98km NNW of La Ronge.

Bancescu Lake is named after William Bancescu. Learn more about the GeoMemorial Naming Program.

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HAULTAIN RIVER ABOVE NORBERT RIVER
06BD001
52.7 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 17:30:00 UTC | Level: 2.017 m | Discharge: 104.000 m3/s
CHURCHILL RIVER ABOVE OTTER RAPIDS
06CD002
81.6 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 17:30:00 UTC | Level: 2.429 m | Discharge: 537.000 m3/s
SMOOTHSTONE RIVER BELOW EMMELINE LAKE
06CC001
85.3 km
Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A
MONTREAL RIVER AT OUTLET OF BIGSTONE LAKE
06CA001
98.6 km
Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A

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Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Named After: William Bancescu
Location: 55.9167403, -105.9505129
Surface Area: 738 acres

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Geomemorial Information

Bancescu Lake was named after William Bancescu as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.

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Fishing at Bancescu Lake

Bancescu Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in Bancescu Lake

Lake Trout and Lake Whitefish can be found in Bancescu Lake.

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Fishing Season

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

Fishing Limits for Bancescu Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Bancescu Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Lake Trout Limit 3 (only one may exceed 65 cm)
Lake Whitefish Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish)

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2026-2027 Sask Anglers Guide
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