Big Sandy Lake
Big Sandy Lake is a massive lake located 106km NE of the Resort Village of Candle Lake. The lake is accessible from a service road off the Hanson Lake Road.
There is an outfitter and a leased provincial rec. site on the north end of the lake. There are 13 campsites at the rec. site and the outfitter has rental cabins. The rec. site also has an outhouse, a paid, primitive boat launch, and a beach.
You can find Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Whitefish in Big Sandy Lake. A small number of Walleye were stocked in the lake in 2009 and 2010 but nothing recently. Please note there is a custom limit of 1 Walleye on Big Sandy Lake
There are a few creeks and rivers that flow into Big Sandy Lake. Ballantyne River flows out of the eastern end of Big Sandy Lake into Deschambault Lake.
Is this not the Big Sandy Lake you are looking for? There are 2 Big Sandy Lakes in Saskatchewan.
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| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| User Rating: | 3.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 1 times |
| Photos: | 20 photos of Big Sandy Lake |
| Parks: | Big Sandy Lake Recreation Site |
| Location: | 54.436759048971, -104.10542602618 |
| Shore Length: | 54km |
| Surface Area: | 20,121 acres |
| Max Depth: | 12.2 m (40 ft) |
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Directions to Big Sandy Lake
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
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Big Sandy Lake Recreation Site
Big Sandy Lake Recreation Site is located at Big Sandy Lake.
Fishing at Big Sandy Lake
You can find Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Whitefish in Big Sandy Lake. A small number of Walleye were stocked in the lake in 2009 and 2010 but nothing recently. Please note there is a custom limit of 1 Walleye.
Big Sandy Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Big Sandy Lake
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Big Sandy Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Big Sandy Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Walleye | Limit 1 |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
| 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: (1230 - 2680 g) Recovering Pike: (190 - 4510 g) Moderate Perch: (60 - 150 g) Fair Whitefish: (370 - 2980 g) | July 25 - 27 / Gill nets. Recovering walleye with stable pike population. Whitefish have decreased in abundance from previous survey. Most perch were forage size (<18 cm). |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Big Sandy Lake
Boating at Big Sandy Lake
There is 1 boat launch/marina at Big Sandy Lake.
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- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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