Besnard Lake
Besnard Lake is a massive (42466 acre) lake located 40km ESE of Pinehouse and 214km NE of Meadow Lake (City).
Besnard Lake Recreation Site is adjacent to Besnard Lake.
The lake was officially named on 1948-10-07.
Details
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Park: | Besnard Lake Recreation Site |
| Location: | 55.42203357842, -105.98319258947 |
| Shore Length: | 574km |
| Surface Area: | 42466 acres |
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Directions to Besnard Lake
Geomemorial Information
There are 4 features at Besnard Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.
Events
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Map
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Besnard Lake Recreation Site
Besnard Lake Recreation Site is located at Besnard Lake.
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/455/besnard-lake-camp
Fishing at Besnard Lake
Besnard Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Besnard Lake
Burbot, Cisco, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Besnard Lake.
Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.Fishing Season
Fishing season on Besnard Lake is open from
May 15, 2024 to
March 31, 2025.
Additional Restrictions:
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200 M On Each Side Of The Narrows Bridge And All Of Mercer Bay Closed To Angling All Year
Fishing Limits for Besnard Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Burbot | Limit 8 |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye | Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm |
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.
Boating at Besnard Lake
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Camping at Besnard Lake
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Beaches at Besnard Lake
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Besnard Lake
Old Provincial Bathy Charts
These maps were produced by the government a long time ago, using primitive methods. They are not intended for navigation and should not be expected to be accurate.
Besnard Lake Recreation Site
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/455/besnard-lake-camp
Besnard Lake Lodge
Phone: (306) 963-7471
Website: http://besnardlake.com/
Besnard Lake Camp
Phone: (306) 425-5443
Website: http://besnardlakecamp.com/
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