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.
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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: | 51,077 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 |
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Directions to Canoe Lake
Accessible from Highways 965 and 903.
Get directions to the lake: here
Note: this just takes you to the closest road to the centre of the lake, and may not be the best route to get to the lake.
For directions directly to a service/amenity at the lake click on one of the listings in Services & Amenities
Geomemorial Information
There are 3 features at Canoe Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.
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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
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Canoe Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
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. |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Canoe Lake
Boating at Canoe Lake
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Camping at Canoe Lake
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Data Sources & References
- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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