Blackstrap Lake
Blackstrap Lake is a man-made reservoir located 41km SSE of Saskatoon. The lake is in the RM of Dundurn No. 314 east of Dundurn in southern Saskatchewan with access from Highway 11 and Highway 211.
The lake is a popular recreational destination for fishing, boating, and camping. There are several communities and developments on the lake and a Provincial Park. Blackstrap Lake is also used for irrigation and as a municipal and industrial water source.
There are two communities on the western side of the lake; Thode and Shields. There are residential subdivisions at Skyview Estates.
Blackstrap Provincial Park is on the eastern side of the lake. The park has campgrounds, a boat launch, a beach and trails. A recreation area was established shortly after the lake was formed. A ski hill (now closed) was added for the 1971 Canada Winter Games. The provincial park itself was opened in 1986.
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye and Lake Whitefish can be found in Blackstrap Lake. Please note there are custom limits for all species in the lake. Fishing is also closed year round within 100m of the central causeway
There is an important IBA (Important Bird Areas) in the Blackstrap Coulee. The IBA contains both Blackstrap and Indi Lake. 239 different species have been recorded. Both lakes are important for many different species.
History
There were two small marshy lakes (Theresa Lake and Blackstrap Lake) in the area of the current lake. The current lake formed when two dams were built in 1967. The dams are operated by the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency.
The canal that feeds Blackstrap Lake starts at Gardiner Dam on Lake Diefenbaker. From there it flows through Broderick Reservoir, and Brightwater Reservoir. Then bypasses Indi Lake and flows under Highway 11 and into Blackstrap Lake.
Current Conditions
Details
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 3 times |
| Photos: | 30 photos of Blackstrap Lake |
| RM: | Dundurn No. 314 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Shields, Resort Village of Thode |
| Parks: | Blackstrap Provincial Park |
| Location: | 51.794701962656, -106.42223139094 |
| Shore Length: | 40km |
| Surface Area: | 2,992 acres |
| Max Width: | 0.8–1.2 km (0.50–0.75 mi) |
| Max Length: | 14.4 km (8.9 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 9.39 m (30.8 ft) |
| Inflows: | Earthen aqueduct from Lake Diefenbaker |
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Directions to Blackstrap Lake
Blackstrap Lake is accessible along Highways 11 and 211.
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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Parks
There are 2 parks at Blackstrap Lake.
Blackstrap Provincial Park
Blackstrap Provincial Park is located at Blackstrap Lake.
Phone: 306-492-5676
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1807/blackstrap-provincial-park
Blackstrap Water Park
Fishing at Blackstrap Lake
Please note there are custom limits for all species in the lake. Fishing is also closed year round within 100m of the central causeway
Blackstrap Lake is in the southern fishing zone.
What fish are in Blackstrap Lake
Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Whitefish and Yellow Perch can be found in Blackstrap Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Blackstrap Lake is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Additional Restrictions:
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Central Causeway And 100 M On Either Side Closed To Angling All Year
Fishing Limits for Blackstrap Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Walleye | Limit 2, Only 1 Over 55 Cm |
| Northern Pike | Limit 3, Only 1 Over 75 Cm |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 10 |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 4 |
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: (105 to 3,720 g) Good Pike: (905 to 3,415 g) Fair Perch: (35 to 305 g) Good Whitefish: (595 to 3,045 g) Good | June 14-15, 21-22. Gill nets. Consistent walleye and perch abundance, with an increase in pike relative to previous survey. Most perch were of forage size (<18 cm), with good angling success reported for perch. Angling success reported as good for walleye and fair for pike at the time of the survey. |
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Walleye: (50 - 3370 g) Good Pike: (510 - 2980 g) Poor Perch: (50 - 410 g) Good Whitefish: (650 - 2550 g) | August 19 - 22 / Gill nets. Walleye are more abundant than encountered in previous surveys. Capture of small walleye suggests recent successful reproduction. Pike populations likely more abundant than survey results suggest. Perch population, although abundant, is largely comprised of smaller forage sized fish (<18 cm). |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Blackstrap Lake
Boating at Blackstrap Lake
Camping at Blackstrap Lake
There are 4 campgrounds at Blackstrap Lake.
Beaches at Blackstrap Lake
The provincial park has several sandy beaches.
There are 3 beaches at Blackstrap Lake.
Photos of Blackstrap Lake
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Launch rules.
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Service centre at beach.
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Launch dock.
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Fenced in off-leash dog park.
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Fish filleting shack and outhouse at launch.
Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Blackstrap Lake
Nearby Services & Amenities
Communities near Blackstrap Lake
There are 2 communities at Blackstrap Lake.
Nearby Lakes
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Resources
References
Other References
- Blackstrap Lake (Wikipedia)
- Blackstrap Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Resort Village of Shields (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Resort Village of Thode (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- http://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/places-to-go/provincial-parks/our-parks/101987/blackstrap-provincial-park?
- https://blackstrapyouthcamp.org/
- https://www.skyviewcountryestates.ca/
- https://shields.ca/shields-golf-course/
- https://blackstrapglampingresort.ca/
- Blackstrap Lake (GPSNauticalCharts.com)
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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