Basin Lake
Basin Lake is a very large lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Basin and Middle Lakes Bird Sanctuary and 47km NNW of Humboldt.
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 1 photos of Basin Lake |
| RM: | Three Lakes No. 400, Invergordon No. 430 |
| Parks: | Basin and Middle Lakes Bird Sanctuary |
| Location: | 52.613849440911, -105.27490999406 |
| Shore Length: | 42km |
| Surface Area: | 9,330 acres |
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Directions to Basin Lake
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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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Basin and Middle Lakes Bird Sanctuary
Basin and Middle Lakes Bird Sanctuary is located at Basin Lake.
Fishing at Basin Lake
Basin Lake is in the southern fishing zone.
What fish are in Basin Lake
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Basin Lake is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Basin Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Walleye | Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
| Lake Whitefish | 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.
Fishing Attractions/Services at Basin Lake
Boating at Basin 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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