Events and Important Dates Calendar

There is always something happening at the lake here in Saskatchewan. Take a look at the SaskLakes Calendar to see upcoming events and activities. You can filter down to just fishing events if you'd like.

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Events

5 Hour Derby - Heaviest Any Species Pelican Narrows
February 22, 2025
Poster for 5 Hour Derby - Heaviest Any Species Pelican Narrows

Located at Mountain Lake

  • From 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Pre-drilled holes - northern area
  • 1st prize $20,000
  • Advance Entry Fee $150
  • 50/50 tickets sold on site
  • For more info contact: -- Margo Jobb @ 306-632-7924 -- Gwen Ballantyne @ 306-632-7068 -- Brian @ 306-981-4540
  • Proceeds to Pelican Narrows Annual Winter Festival

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26th Annual Fish Derby
February 22, 2025
Poster for 26th Annual Fish Derby

Located at Watson Reservoir

  • Dunnet Regional Park/Watson Reservoir
  • Saturday, February 22, 2025
  • $25.00 Entry Fee
  • Registration at Avonlea Community Hall 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • Fishing Time 1:00pm - 4pm
  • See poster for more details.

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21st Annual Red & White Catch and Release Ice Fishing Derby
February 22, 2025
Poster for 21st Annual Red & White Catch and Release Ice Fishing Derby

Located at Mission Lake

  • Noon - 3:00 pm
  • See poster for full details.

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Whitesand Regional Park 2nd Annual Frozen Fish Tournament
February 22, 2025
Poster for Whitesand Regional Park 2nd Annual Frozen Fish Tournament

Located at Theodore Reservoir

  • At the Whitesand Regional Park Dock
  • Registration 10:00 AM
  • Derby Times 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Cost: 1st Hole/$30, 2nd Hole/$20 (Cash only)
  • Hamburgers and hotdogs for sale
  • See poster for more details

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Athletes in Action Ice Fishing Derby
February 22, 2025
The REZ Fastball Club 1st Annual Ice Fishing Derby
February 22, 2025
Poster for The REZ Fastball Club 1st Annual Ice Fishing Derby

Located at Echo Lake

  • Located at Echo Lake, on Standing Buffalo Side of the lake.
  • Registration 9AM - 12PM
  • Derby 11AM - 4PM
  • See poster for details

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Scott Wozniak Memorial Ice Fishing Derby
February 23, 2025
Poster for Scott Wozniak Memorial Ice Fishing Derby

Located at Barrier Lake

  • Registration 11:00 - 12:00
  • Derby runs 12:00 - 3:00
  • See poster for more details

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Papa Bear's Ice Fishing Derby
February 23, 2025
Poster for Papa Bear's Ice Fishing Derby

Located at Mission Lake

  • 1st Place Prize $5000
  • See poster for more details

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Lipton Volunteer Fire Department Ice Fishing Tournament
March 1, 2025
Poster for Lipton Volunteer Fire Department Ice Fishing Tournament

Located at Echo Lake

  • West end of Echo Lake (Standing Buffalo Crossing lake access)
  • Registration 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Shotgun start 11 AM
  • Fishing ends at 4 PM
  • Contact Ron Schoonbaert @ 306-331-5891 or Brett Tomolak @ 306-331-7971
  • See poster for more details

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WKND Warriors March Madness Classic
March 1, 2025 - March 16, 2025
Poster for WKND Warriors March Madness Classic

The 2025 Wknd Warriors March Madness Classic is officially here!! Register on the fishdonkey app!

  • Guaranteed prizing of AT LEAST $4,500. ($3,000 cash and $1,500 product)
  • 3 eligible species of Pike, Walleye and Burbot
  • Fish anywhere in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
  • 100% of entry fees are returned to grow the cash prize pool.
  • March 1 to 16, 2025 with Adult and Youth divisions

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9th Annual Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby
March 1, 2025
Poster for 9th Annual Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby

Located at Murray Lake

  • Up to $84,000 in cash payouts
  • Saturday, March 1st, 2025
  • Registration: 9:00 am - 1 pm
  • Fishing: 12 pm - 5 pm
  • Only derby ticket holders allowed in fishing derby area
  • 10 all cash payout prizes -- 1st - $25,000 -- 2nd - $20,000 -- 3rd - $15,000
  • See poster for more details and ticket sale locations.

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Cumberland House Cree Nation Catch & Release Ice Fishing Derby
March 1, 2025
Poster for Cumberland House Cree Nation Catch & Release Ice Fishing Derby

Located at Cumberland Lake

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Presentations to 4:30 pm
  • 1st Place (Heaviest Pike) $20,000
  • $150/angler
  • Canteen on site
  • 50/50 tickets
  • See poster for more details

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Stanley Mission 4 Hour Fish Derby
March 1, 2025
Poster for Stanley Mission 4 Hour Fish Derby

Located at Mountain Lake

  • Over $50,000 in prizes.
  • Fishing holes will be pre-drilled for all anglers
  • Fishing area is within walking distance of Reserve Dock.
  • Registration and weigh station at fishing area or pre-register at Band Office.
  • See poster for more details.

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Northern Waters Flyfishers Fly Casting Practise
March 7, 2025
Poster for Northern Waters Flyfishers Fly Casting Practise

  • Location: Alfred Jenkins Gymnasium
  • From 7pm - 8:30pm
  • For more info contact: [email protected]
  • See poster for details.

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SWF - 72nd Annual Sports & Leisure Show
March 7, 2025 - March 8, 2025
Katepwa and District Lions Family Ice Fishing Tournament
March 8, 2025
Poster for Katepwa and District Lions Family Ice Fishing Tournament

Located at Katepwa Lake

  • Registration: Katepwa Beach Resort Hotel 7:30 AM
  • Breakfast: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Adult entry: $40/person
  • Junior (under 16): free
  • Ice shelters allowed
  • No electronics
  • See poster for more details

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Kaiswatum Family Fishing Derby
March 8, 2025
Poster for Kaiswatum Family Fishing Derby

Located at Last Mountain Lake

See poster for more details.

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Liberty Fish Derby
March 8, 2025
Poster for Liberty Fish Derby

Located at Last Mountain Lake

A fun family friendly fish Derby that wont break the bank. Warm up Shacks provided, as hot food on the ice. Following the Derby we head back to the Liberty Hall where we have homemade Chili and a bun before handing out money prizes, door prizes and a raffle prize.

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Clearwater River Dene nation Ice Fishing Derby
March 8, 2025
Poster for Clearwater River Dene nation Ice Fishing Derby

Located at Lac La Loche

  • 1st Place $50,000
  • See poster for more details

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Richie Carrier Memorial Ice Fishing Derby
March 8, 2025
Poster for Richie Carrier Memorial Ice Fishing Derby

Located at Cumberland Lake

  • 1st Place $80,000
  • 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 50/50 draws
  • Canteen on site
  • Entry $200
  • One hole per angler
  • E-transfer accepted ([email protected]) until March 5, 2025 at 10pm (cash accepted after deadline)
  • Contact: Hazel 306-888-7760 or Walter 306-888-7129

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5th Annual Crooked Lake Classic
March 9, 2025
Poster for 5th Annual Crooked Lake Classic

Located at Crooked Lake

  • Qu'Appelle Junction - Crooked Lake, SK
  • Main Prizes -- $1,000 x 3 EA. Species -- $500 x 3 EA. Species -- $250 x 3 EA. Species
  • All holes will be pre-drilled
  • Each entry mush have their own 5 gallon pail
  • $40/hole/person
  • Contact 306-730-969 for more details
  • See poster for more details

https://form.jotform.com/CrookedLakeClassic/2025-crooked-lake-classic-early-bir

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La Ronge Band Councillors Derby
March 15, 2025
Poster for La Ronge Band Councillors Derby

Located at Lac la Ronge

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • La Ronge - Bell's Point Bay Area
  • Registration/Weigh station on the ice
  • Pre-drilled-holes
  • Entry: $80/person
  • Grand prize: $10,000
  • See poster for more details

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Deadline to remove ice fishing shacks south of Highway 16
March 15, 2025
Poster for Deadline to remove ice fishing shacks south of Highway 16

Applies on 701 lakes.

The deadline to remove ice fishing shelters is March 15, 2024 south of Highway 16.

https://sasklakes.ca/fishing/ice-fishing/#shacks

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Weyburn Wildlife Federation 4th Annual Fish Derby
March 15, 2025
Poster for Weyburn Wildlife Federation 4th Annual Fish Derby

Located at Rafferty Reservoir

  • Fish Derby at Mainprize Regional Park
  • More details coming.

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Canoe Lake Cree Nation First Nation Minor Sports 11th Annual Fish Derby
March 15, 2025
Poster for Canoe Lake Cree Nation First Nation Minor Sports 11th Annual Fish Derby

Located at Keeley Lake

  • Registration 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Fishing from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • 1st Place Prize: $50,000
  • Entry Fee: $175
  • Early Bird Entry Fee (before March 8): $150
  • Pre-registration: -- Meadow Lake March 10, 2025 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm -- Canoe Lake Band hall March 11, 2025 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Contact band office for more info: 306-829-2150
  • Contact Rachel Morin for e-transfer detail and registration: 306-490-2176
  • See poster for more details

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Thunder Creek Kinsmen Ice Fishing Derby
March 15, 2025
Poster for Thunder Creek Kinsmen Ice Fishing Derby

Located at Lake Diefenbaker

  • Rescheduled to March 15
  • Taking place at Rusty's Marina, Palliser Regional Park
  • 1st Place: $1,000

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Lucien Lake Regional Park Ice Fishing Tournament
March 15, 2025
Poster for Lucien Lake Regional Park Ice Fishing Tournament

Located at Lucien Lake

  • Fishing: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Pre-register deadline: March 14th, 2025
  • Pre-registration price: $50/hole
  • Day of tournament price: $60/hole
  • Participants must be at the Middle Lake Multiplex no later than 12:00 pm on day of tournament for registration.
  • Allowed equipment: Fishing Shacks, Electronics, Ice Augers
  • Fishing area will be marked
  • Concession & bar at the Multiplex from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • To register email: [email protected]

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4th Annual Family Ice Fishing Derby
March 15, 2025
Poster for 4th Annual Family Ice Fishing Derby

Located at Mission Lake

  • $3,500 Guaranteed
  • Derby takes place at Mission Lake at the bottom of the ski hill
  • Registration at 10AM
  • Fishing from 11AM - 4PM
  • See poster for more details

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Birch Narrows Dene Nation Annual Fishing Derby
March 16, 2025
Poster for Birch Narrows Dene Nation Annual Fishing Derby

Located at Turnor Lake

  • Tickets available at BNDN Store (only)
  • Tickets go on sale Feb. 14, 2025 for $125
  • After March 8th tickets will be $150

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28th Annual Deschambault Lake Burbot Derby
March 21, 2025 - March 23, 2025
Poster for 28th Annual Deschambault Lake Burbot Derby

Located at Deschambault Lake

  • Registration start: Friday, Mar. 21 @ 9:00 AM
  • Fishing start: Friday, Mar. 21 @ 1:00 PM
  • Fishing end: Sunday, Mar. 23 @ 1:00 PM
  • 1st Prize $30,000
  • Total Prize money: $66,500
  • Entry fee: $150
  • For more info and to register contact Deschambault Lake Band Office (306) 632-4608 or Lesley Anne Ballantyne (639) 464-7076
  • Proceeds go to Deschambault Lake Recreation
  • See poster for more info

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Big River Annual Fish Derby
March 22, 2025
Poster for Big River Annual Fish Derby

Located at Cowan Lake

  • March 22nd, 2025
  • Entry Fee $50/hole
  • 2nd hole - $20
  • Tickets available: -- By Phone (306-469-7990) (Only VISA/MC accepted by phone) -- At Timberlost, 105 Main Street Big River -- The Fishin' Hole in Saskatoon
  • Early Bird: Register by March 8th for chance to win "Early Bird Prize"
  • Biggest Fish - $10,000

See poster for full details!

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Montreal Lake 17th Annual Walleye Derby
March 22, 2025
Poster for Montreal Lake 17th Annual Walleye Derby

Located at Montreal Lake

Largest fishing derby in the province with a grand prize of $100,000. Happens every year in March on Montreal Lake.

  • 6 Hour catch & release
  • Start time: 11:00AM - 5:00PM
  • One Hole/Person

http://www.mlfishderby.com

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Grandmother's Bay 5 Hour Fish Derby
March 29, 2025
Poster for Grandmother's Bay 5 Hour Fish Derby

Located at Otter Lake

  • 12:00 PM - 5 PM
  • $150 Entry Fee
  • $25,000 First Prize Guaranteed
  • See poster for more details

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Expiry of 2024-25 Sask Angling License
March 31, 2025

Applies on 5836 lakes.

After March 31, a 2025-26 angling license is required to fish.

https://sasklakes.ca/fishing/#fishing-license

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Deadline to remove ice fishing shacks north of Highway 16
March 31, 2025
Poster for Deadline to remove ice fishing shacks north of Highway 16

Applies on 5135 lakes.

The deadline to remove ice fishing shelters is March 31, 2024 north of Highway 16.

https://sasklakes.ca/fishing/ice-fishing/#shacks

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Closing of fishing season in Central Zone
March 31, 2025

Applies on 1913 lakes.

The fishing season in the Central Zone ends March 31, 2024.

https://sasklakes.ca/central-zone/

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Closing of fishing season in Southern Zone
March 31, 2025

Applies on 1429 lakes.

The fishing season in the Southern Zone ends March 31, 2024.

https://sasklakes.ca/southern-zone/

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Closing of fishing season in Northern Zone
April 15, 2025

Applies on 2475 lakes.

The fishing season in the Southern Zone ends April 15, 2024.

https://sasklakes.ca/northern-zone/

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Northern Waters Flyfishers Fly Casting Practise
April 25, 2025
Poster for Northern Waters Flyfishers Fly Casting Practise

  • Location: Alfred Jenkins Gymnasium
  • From 7pm - 8:30pm
  • For more info contact: [email protected]
  • See poster for details.

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Boundary Dam Walleye Classic
May 10, 2025
Poster for Boundary Dam Walleye Classic

Located at Boundary Dam Reservoir

  • Deadline for registration: April 30, 2025
  • Early bird entry deadline: April 1, 2025
  • Early bird prize: Free 2025 Team Entry Fee
  • Entry fee is $100/person - $200/boat
  • See poster for more info
  • Contact Mike for more info 421-6197

https://www.estevanwildlifefederation.com/walleye-classic

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Weyburn Wildlife Federation Walleye Classic
June 7, 2025
Poster for  Weyburn Wildlife Federation Walleye Classic

Located at Rafferty Reservoir

  • Fish Tournament at Mainprize Regional Park
  • See poster for more info

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SWT - 2025 Regina Beach Lions Walleye Classic
June 7, 2025 - June 8, 2025
Poster for  SWT - 2025 Regina Beach Lions Walleye Classic

Located at Last Mountain Lake

Two day annual catch and release tournament at Regina Beach on Last Mountain Lake. See website for sign up form and more info.

Contact Info

Phone: 306-540-4661 Email: [email protected]

https://sites.google.com/site/lionsclubreginabeach/walleye-classic/2024-entry-form

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Riverhurst Walleye Classic
June 14, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Poster for Riverhurst Walleye Classic

Located at Lake Diefenbaker

Annual 2 day derby taking place at Palliser Regional Park on Lake Diefenbaker. See website and poster for more information.

https://riverhurstwalleye.ca/event-details/

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Tobin Lake Walleye Championship
July 11, 2025 - July 12, 2025

Located at Tobin Lake

The Tobin Lake Walleye Championship is an annual fishing tournament fundraiser for the Nipawin Jr. Hawks.

Online registration will open February 5th.

See website for more information.

https://tobinlakewalleyechampionship.ca/

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Saskatchewan Premier's Walleye Cup
August 7, 2025 - August 9, 2025

Located at Tobin Lake

The original walleye tournament in Saskatchewan is returning for it's 37th year to the Nipawin & District Regional Park at Tobin Lake.

With a prize pool of over $100,000 it attracts anglers from all over North America.

Visit the website for more info!

http://premierscup.ca/

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5th Annual Blueberry Hill Jamboree
August 16, 2025
Poster for 5th Annual Blueberry Hill Jamboree

Located at Turtle Lake

  • See FB page for more info
  • Starts 1pm.
  • Taking place at Blueberry Hill Golf Course
  • Tickets go on sale May 1st

https://www.facebook.com/events/1299555444614422/

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