Buffalo Pound Lake
Buffalo Pound Lake is a popular recreational, camping and fishing lake located 29km N of Moose Jaw. The lake is also the water source for around 25% of the province's population including Regina, Moose Jaw and the potash mine at Belle Plaine.
Highway 2 provides access to Buffalo Pound Lake and crosses the lake on a causeway. Where else in Saskatchewan can you drive across the middle of a lake in the summer? The provincial park is accessible from Highways 202 and 301.
Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is the main attraction on the lake and is located at the southeast corner of the lake. The park has hundreds of campsites, a beach, an outdoor pool, a boat launch, day-use areas, mountain bike and hiking trails, a trout pond, and so much more. It's a great family-friendly destination with lots to do for everyone!
There is also a Nature Conservancy of Canada property on the northern shore of the lake covering 2,140 acres that contains native grasslands and provides habitat for several species at risk.
The lakes in the Qu'Appelle River valley contain a surprisingly large number of fish species. Buffalo Pound Lake is no exception and contains Bigmouth Buffalo, Burbot, Common Carp, Goldeye, Whitefish, Suckers, Northern Pike, Walleye and Yellow Perch. (Note that there is a custom limit for Perch on Buffalo Pound Lake) The lake is regularly stocked with Walleye.
Buffalo Pound Lake is eutrophic and has low oxygen levels and nutritious soil on the bottom. This can lead to algae growth and reduces the quality of the lake for swimming and as a water source.
The water level on the lake is controlled by the Buffalo Pound Dam at the end of the lake. The level is further regulated by the Qu'Appelle River Dam and Gardiner Dam further upstream.
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| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 1 times |
| Photos: | 35 photos of Buffalo Pound Lake |
| RM: | Dufferin No. 190, Moose Jaw No. 161 |
| Parks: | Buffalo Pound Provincial Park |
| Location: | 50.656265550525, -105.49993742485 |
| Shore Length: | 76km |
| Surface Area: | 7,093 acres |
| Max Depth: | 5.6 m (18 ft) |
| Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
| Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
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Directions to Buffalo Pound Lake
Accessible from Highways 202, 301 and 2.
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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Buffalo Pound Provincial Park
Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is located at Buffalo Pound Lake.
Phone: (306) 694-3229
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/303/buffalo-pound-provincial-park
Fishing at Buffalo Pound Lake
Buffalo Pound Lake is in the southern fishing zone.
What fish are in Buffalo Pound Lake
Walleye, Bigmouth Buffalo, Goldeye, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Cisco, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Buffalo Pound Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Buffalo Pound Lake is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Buffalo Pound Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 10 |
| Bigmouth Buffalo | Limit 0 |
| Goldeye | Limit 8 (combined limit for goldeye and mooneye) |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| 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) |
| Common Carp | No limit (considered an invasive species) |
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.
Record of fish stocked in Buffalo Pound Lake
| Stocked in 2025 with 152,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2024 with 63,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2023 with 474,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2022 with 260,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2019 with 524,000 Walleye Fry. |
Fish Facts
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Walleye (50-3900g) Northern Pike (215-6150g) Yellow Perch (35-400g) | June 5-8, 2023. Gill nets. Walleye and pike abundance have both increased since the last assessment |
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Walleye: (210 - 3940 g) Moderate Pike: (1180 - 4550 g) Fair Perch: (70 - 380 g) Excellent | June 12 - 14 / Gill nets. Walleye population appears to be slightly less than in the 2006 survey, but is still abundant. Successful angling reported for walleye during the winter and spring of 2012. Despite a large die-off of perch in 2011 and 2012, the population is extremely abundant; however, the majority is forage size (<18 cm). |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Buffalo Pound Lake
Boating at Buffalo Pound Lake
There is 1 boat launch/marina at Buffalo Pound Lake.
Camping at Buffalo Pound Lake
There are 8 campgrounds at Buffalo Pound Lake.
Beaches at Buffalo Pound Lake
There are 4 beaches at Buffalo Pound Lake.
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Camping fees sign.
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Taken from Lakeside Campground
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Store closed up for the season.
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Accessible picnic spots near the beach.
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Bigmouth Buffalo info sign.
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My truck in the parking lot at the visitor&#039;s centre.
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Cement launch with dock.
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References
Other References
- Buffalo Pound Lake (Wikipedia)
- Buffalo Pound Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/303/buffalo-pound-provincial-park
- https://glampingresorts.com/locations/buffalo-pound-lake-saskatchewan/
- https://buffaloridgeresort.net/
- https://buffalopoundnorthshoreresorts.ca/
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1013/rowans-ravine-provincial-park
- Buffalo Pound 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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