Canoe Lake
Canoe Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Cole Bay and 36km SSW of Île-à-la-Crosse.
Canoe Lake Recreation Site is adjacent to Canoe Lake.
Details
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Communities: | Cole Bay, Jans Bay |
| Parks: | Canoe Lake Recreation Site |
| Location: | 55.178485437008, -108.24958309926 |
| Shore Length: | 94km |
| Surface Area: | 51077 acres |
| Max Depth: | 14.94 m (49.0 ft) |
| Inflows: | Arseneault Lake, Macallum Lake from the west |
| Outflows: | Canoe River to Lac Île-à-la-Crosse |
Discussion and Ratings
Directions to Canoe Lake
Accessible from Highways 965 and 903.
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Geomemorial Information
There are 3 features at Canoe Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.
Events
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Map
Explore Canoe Lake with our interactive map.
Canoe Lake Recreation Site
Canoe Lake Recreation Site is located at Canoe Lake.
Fishing at Canoe Lake
Canoe Lake is in the central fishing zone.
Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.
What fish are in Canoe Lake
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker, Cisco and Longnose Sucker can be found in Canoe Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Canoe Lake is from May 15, 2025 to March 31, 2025.
Closed To Angling March 1 To May 14, Except Jans Bay, Wepooskow Bay And Narrows Are Closed To All Fishing All Year
Fishing Limits for Canoe Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Walleye | Limit 1 |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
| Burbot | Limit 8 |
| Cisco | 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.
Fish Facts
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Walleye (45-3200g) Northern Pike (110-5700g) | July 24-26, 2023. Gill nets. Walleye population has shown positive signs of recovery since last assessment. |
Boating at Canoe Lake
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Camping at Canoe Lake
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Beaches at Canoe Lake
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Nearby Lakes
Photos
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Canoe Lake
Old Provincial Bathy Charts
These maps were produced by the government a long time ago, using primitive methods. They are not intended for navigation and should not be expected to be accurate.
Cole Bay
Jans Bay
References
Other References
- William Arthur Cole (SVWM)
- William Frederick Jans (SVWM)
- Floyd Roger Willis Anderson (SVWM)
- Canoe Lake (Wikipedia)
- Canoe Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Cole Bay (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Jans Bay (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- https://www.gpsnauticalcharts.com/main/ca_sk_canoelake_sk-canoe-lake-nautical-chart.html
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