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Buchner Lake

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Buchner Lake is a medium sized lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located 94km NE of La Ronge.

Buchner Lake is named after Joseph Peter Buchner. Learn more about the GeoMemorial Naming Program.

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CHURCHILL RIVER ABOVE OTTER RAPIDS

06CD002

32.6 km

Latest: 2026-07-13 22:30:00 UTC | Level: 2.274 m | Discharge: 490.000 m3/s

RAPID RIVER AT OUTLET OF LAC LA RONGE

06CB002

43.3 km

Latest: 2026-07-13 23:10:00 UTC | Level: 7.599 m | Discharge: 86.500 m3/s

WAPISKAU RIVER ABOVE WHITE LAKE

06DD003

65.2 km

Latest: 2026-07-13 22:30:00 UTC | Level: 8.420 m | Discharge: 24.900 m3/s

REINDEER RIVER ABOVE DEVIL RAPIDS

06DD002

85.6 km

Latest: 2026-07-13 23:10:00 UTC | Level: 6.048 m | Discharge: 98.800 m3/s

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Fishing Zone:	Central Zone
Named After:	Joseph Peter Buchner
Location:	55.708823060186, -104.22682701898
Shore Length:	14km
Surface Area:	514 acres

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Buchner Lake was named after Joseph Peter Buchner as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.

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Fishing at Buchner Lake

Buchner Lake is in the central fishing zone.

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Fishing season on Buchner Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

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