Besnard Lake
Besnard Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Besnard Lake Recreation Site and 55km NW of La Ronge.
Besnard Lake Recreation Site is adjacent to Besnard Lake.
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Photos: | 2 photos of Besnard Lake |
| Parks: | Besnard Lake Recreation Site |
| Location: | 55.42203357842, -105.98319258947 |
| Shore Length: | 574km |
| Surface Area: | 42,466 acres |
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Directions to Besnard Lake
Accessible from Highway 910.
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
Geomemorial Information
There are 4 features at Besnard Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.
Events
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Map
Explore Besnard Lake with our interactive map.
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
Walleye, Northern Pike, Cisco, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Besnard Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Besnard Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
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 |
| 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) |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
| Burbot | Limit 8 |
| 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: 80 g - 2,010 g - moderate Pike: 160 g - 3,300 g - poor Perch: 40 g - 170 g - poor Whitefish: 390 g - 1,290 g - sparse Burbot: 150 g - 330 g - sparse | July 30 - August 3 (gill nets) Walleye numbers have increased and northern pike numbers have decreased since the most recent survey in 2005. Good angling for walleye and poor angling for northern pike was reported. |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Besnard Lake
Boating at Besnard Lake
I don't have any boat launches, or marinas reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!
Camping at Besnard Lake
Beaches at Besnard Lake
Photos of Besnard Lake
Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Besnard 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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