Barrier Lake
Barrier Lake is a medium-sized fishing and recreational lake located 65km ESE of Melfort and 13.1 km NNE of Archerwill. The lake is accessible from Highway 652 (gravel).
This is a very long and winding lake bordered by trees. It's a pretty spot with a resort, marina, and a few communities and subdivisions on the lake.
Northern Pike, Walleye, White Sucker, Common Carp and Yellow Perch can be found in Barrier Lake. The lake is occasionally stocked with Walleye.
The primary inflow is from the Barrier River on the west side of the lake. The primary outflow is from the east end of the lake and flows into the Red Deer River.
Is this not the Barrier Lake you are looking for? There are 2 Barrier Lakes in Saskatchewan.
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 1 times |
| Photos: | 34 photos of Barrier Lake |
| RM: | Bjorkdale No. 426, Barrier Valley No. 397 |
| Communities: | Barrier Ford, Barrier Lake View Subdivision |
| Location: | 52.549021035421, -103.79193957547 |
| Shore Length: | 40km |
| Surface Area: | 1,361 acres |
| Max Depth: | 8.5 m (28 ft) |
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Directions to Barrier Lake
The lake is accessible from Highway 652 (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
How it got its name
La Barrière appears on the earliest maps, indicating that the first French speaking traders in the area found Cree and Saulteaux fish nets or weirs on the river.
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Fishing at Barrier Lake
Barrier Lake is in the southern fishing zone.
What fish are in Barrier Lake
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Barrier Lake is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Barrier 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) |
| Common Carp | No limit (considered an invasive species) |
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.
Record of fish stocked in Barrier Lake
| Stocked in 2025 with 400,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2022 with 400,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2017 with 399,800 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2015 with 800,000 Walleye Fry. |
Fish Facts
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Walleye: (50 - 1160 g) Moderate Pike: (360 - 1430 g) Poor Perch: (65 - 550 g) Fair | June 13 - 14 / Gill nets. Slight increase in walleye, pike and perch abundance since last survey. Angling success is reported as good. |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Barrier Lake
Boating at Barrier Lake
There are a few different boat launches on the lake.
There are 5 boat launches/marinas at Barrier Lake.
Camping at Barrier Lake
There are 2 campgrounds at Barrier Lake.
Beaches at Barrier Lake
There are 2 beaches at Barrier Lake.
Photos of Barrier Lake
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Barrier Lake
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Communities near Barrier Lake
There are 2 communities at Barrier 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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