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.Got an event that should be listed here? Add event to calendar
Events
5 Hour Derby - Heaviest Any Species Pelican Narrows
February 22, 2025
- 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
26th Annual Fish Derby
February 22, 2025
- 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.
21st Annual Red & White Catch and Release Ice Fishing Derby
February 22, 2025Whitesand Regional Park 2nd Annual Frozen Fish Tournament
February 22, 2025
- 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
Athletes in Action Ice Fishing Derby
February 22, 2025The REZ Fastball Club 1st Annual Ice Fishing Derby
February 22, 2025
- Located at Echo Lake, on Standing Buffalo Side of the lake.
- Registration 9AM - 12PM
- Derby 11AM - 4PM
- See poster for details
Scott Wozniak Memorial Ice Fishing Derby
February 23, 2025Papa Bear's Ice Fishing Derby
February 23, 2025Lipton Volunteer Fire Department Ice Fishing Tournament
March 1, 2025
- 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
WKND Warriors March Madness Classic
March 1, 2025 - March 16, 2025
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
9th Annual Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby
March 1, 2025
- 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.
Cumberland House Cree Nation Catch & Release Ice Fishing Derby
March 1, 2025
- 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
Stanley Mission 4 Hour Fish Derby
March 1, 2025
- 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.
Northern Waters Flyfishers Fly Casting Practise
March 7, 2025
- Location: Alfred Jenkins Gymnasium
- From 7pm - 8:30pm
- For more info contact: [email protected]
- See poster for details.
SWF - 72nd Annual Sports & Leisure Show
March 7, 2025 - March 8, 2025
See poster for more details!
https://saskatoonwildlifefederation.com/sports-leisure-show/
Share To FacebookKatepwa and District Lions Family Ice Fishing Tournament
March 8, 2025
- 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
Kaiswatum Family Fishing Derby
March 8, 2025Liberty Fish Derby
March 8, 2025
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.
Share To FacebookClearwater River Dene nation Ice Fishing Derby
March 8, 2025Richie Carrier Memorial Ice Fishing Derby
March 8, 2025
- 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
5th Annual Crooked Lake Classic
March 9, 2025
- 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
Share To FacebookLa Ronge Band Councillors Derby
March 15, 2025
- 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
Deadline to remove ice fishing shacks south of Highway 16
March 15, 2025
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
Share To FacebookWeyburn Wildlife Federation 4th Annual Fish Derby
March 15, 2025Canoe Lake Cree Nation First Nation Minor Sports 11th Annual Fish Derby
March 15, 2025
- 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
Thunder Creek Kinsmen Ice Fishing Derby
March 15, 2025
- Rescheduled to March 15
- Taking place at Rusty's Marina, Palliser Regional Park
- 1st Place: $1,000
Lucien Lake Regional Park Ice Fishing Tournament
March 15, 2025
- 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]
4th Annual Family Ice Fishing Derby
March 15, 2025
- $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
Birch Narrows Dene Nation Annual Fishing Derby
March 16, 2025
- Tickets available at BNDN Store (only)
- Tickets go on sale Feb. 14, 2025 for $125
- After March 8th tickets will be $150
28th Annual Deschambault Lake Burbot Derby
March 21, 2025 - March 23, 2025
- 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
Big River Annual Fish Derby
March 22, 2025
- 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!
Share To FacebookMontreal Lake 17th Annual Walleye Derby
March 22, 2025
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
Grandmother's Bay 5 Hour Fish Derby
March 29, 2025
- 12:00 PM - 5 PM
- $150 Entry Fee
- $25,000 First Prize Guaranteed
- See poster for more details
Expiry of 2024-25 Sask Angling License
March 31, 2025Applies on 5836 lakes.
After March 31, a 2025-26 angling license is required to fish.
https://sasklakes.ca/fishing/#fishing-license
Share To FacebookDeadline to remove ice fishing shacks north of Highway 16
March 31, 2025
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
Share To FacebookClosing of fishing season in Central Zone
March 31, 2025Applies on 1913 lakes.
The fishing season in the Central Zone ends March 31, 2024.
https://sasklakes.ca/central-zone/
Share To FacebookClosing of fishing season in Southern Zone
March 31, 2025Applies on 1429 lakes.
The fishing season in the Southern Zone ends March 31, 2024.
https://sasklakes.ca/southern-zone/
Share To FacebookClosing of fishing season in Northern Zone
April 15, 2025Applies on 2475 lakes.
The fishing season in the Southern Zone ends April 15, 2024.
https://sasklakes.ca/northern-zone/
Share To FacebookNorthern Waters Flyfishers Fly Casting Practise
April 25, 2025
- Location: Alfred Jenkins Gymnasium
- From 7pm - 8:30pm
- For more info contact: [email protected]
- See poster for details.
Boundary Dam Walleye Classic
May 10, 2025
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
Share To FacebookWeyburn Wildlife Federation Walleye Classic
June 7, 2025SWT - 2025 Regina Beach Lions Walleye Classic
June 7, 2025 - June 8, 2025
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
Share To FacebookRiverhurst Walleye Classic
June 14, 2025 - June 15, 2025
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/
Share To FacebookTobin Lake Walleye Championship
July 11, 2025 - July 12, 2025The 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/
Share To FacebookSaskatchewan Premier's Walleye Cup
August 7, 2025 - August 9, 2025The 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!
Share To Facebook5th Annual Blueberry Hill Jamboree
August 16, 2025
- 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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