Cairns Lake
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Cairns Lake is a very large lake in northern Saskatchewan. It is located .
Cairns Lake is named after Hugh Cairns. Learn more about the GeoMemorial Naming Program.
Is this not the Cairns Lake you are looking for? There are 2 Cairns Lakes in Saskatchewan.
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| Fishing Zone: | Northern Zone |
| Named After: | Hugh Cairns |
| Location: | 57.650590394756, -103.33393731882 |
| Shore Length: | 58km |
| Surface Area: | 5,829 acres |
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Geomemorial Information
Cairns Lake was named after Hugh Cairns as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.
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Fishing at Cairns Lake
Cairns Lake is in the northern fishing zone.
What fish are in Cairns Lake
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Fishing Season
Fishing season on Cairns Lake is from May 25, 2026 to April 15, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Cairns Lake
This lake is a catch-and-release (CR) water (CR3). Special limits apply and barbless hooks are mandatory when fishing here.
| Species | Limit |
| Lake Trout | Limit 1 (Which cannot exceed 65 cm) |
| Northern Pike | Limit 1 (Which cannot exceed 75 cm) |
| Walleye | Limit 1 (Which cannot exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
| Lake Whitefish | 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.
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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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