Candle Lake
Candle Lake is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike in Saskatchewan, Canada. Candle Lake has a surface area of 32.8 square kilometres and a maximum depth of 17.7 meters. It is home to a variety of fish species, such as walleye, northern pike, perch, and whitefish. The lake also offers many recreational activities throughout the year, such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, golfing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Whether you are looking for a relaxing getaway or an adventurous vacation, Candle Lake has something for everyone.
Candle Lake is an incredibly popular destination for tourists, as well as boasting a sizable year round population. There is a wide-range of services available at the lake.
About Candle Lake
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Communities: | [object Object] |
| Park: | Candle Lake Provincial Park |
| Location: | 53.82266939761777, -105.2972722629512 |
| Shore Length: | 73km |
| Surface Area: | 32,616 acres |
| Max Depth: | 16.8 m (55 ft) |
| Inflows: | Fisher Creek, Clearsand Creek, Hanin Creek |
| Outflows: | Torch River |
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Fishing at Candle Lake
Candle Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Candle Lake
Burbot, Cisco, Lake Sturgeon, Lake Whitefish, Longnose Sucker, Northern Pike, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Candle Lake. Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
There are custom limits that apply to Candle Lake.
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Candle Lake is open from May 15, 2023 to
March 31, 2024.
Additional Restrictions:
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Part Of Candle Lake Near Fisher Creek Mouth Closed To Angling March 15 To May 14
Fishing Limits for Candle Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Burbot | Limit 8 |
| Lake Sturgeon | Limit 0 |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye | Limit 3, Only 1 Over 50 Cm (Custom limit for Candle Lake) |
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.
Parks
Boating at Candle Lake
There are provincially maintained boat launches at Nobles Point, Minowukaw, and Sandy Bay. There are also private boat launches at many of the marinas around the lake that are available for a fee.
Camping
Cabins at Candle Lake
Other nearby waterbodies
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Minowukaw Campground
Open May long weekend to Sep 30.
Attributes
- Boat launch
- Picnic Area
- Fish Cleaning Facilities
- Playground
- Group Camping
- Beach
- Entrance
- Pet Friendly
- Phone
- Free Firewood
- Open
- Firepit
- Electric Site Count
- Entrance Fee
- Online Reservation
- 30 Amp Service
- 50 Amp Service
- Electric Sites
- Shower
- Barrier Free Washroom/Shower
- Interpretive Program
- Off-Season Camping
- Modern Washroom
- Picnic Area
- Drinking Water
Sandy Bay Campground
Open May long weekend to Sep 30.
Sandy Bay Boat Launch
Minowukaw Boat Launch
Minowukaw Beach
Candle Lake Airpark
Nobles Point Boat Launch
Candlewood Cove Marina
Harbour View Marina & RV Park
Enchanted Harbor Marina
Telwin Marina
Rusty Anchor Marina
Purple Sands Beach
Attributes
- No road access
Candle Lake Water Park
Minowukaw Lodge & Joe's Cabins Resort
Island View Subdivision
Telwin Subdivision
Candle Lake Golf Resort
Golf Course Subdivision
Candle Lake
Aschim Homestead Heritage Forest
Paddockwood No. 520
Candle Lake Provincial Park
Website:
https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/3039/candle-lake-provincial-park
Attributes
- Entrance Fee
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