Central Fishing Zone
About Central Fishing Zone
With over 38 million acres and 1997 lakes, the Central Fishing Zone in Saskatchewan offers endless adventures. This zone includes some massive lakes, many parks, and some incredibly popular lakes, including Lac La Ronge, Candle Lake, and Waskesiu Lake. There are some very remote locations within the central zone that require flying in or paddling to get to. Luckily there are also many lakes that are easily accesible by road.
Fishing in the Central Fishing Zone
The fishing season within the Central Fishing Zone is open from May 15, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
The following game fish can be found in the zone: Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, Stocked Trout and Sauger.










Candle Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Candle Lake Provincial Park and 72km NNE of Prince Albert. Candle Lake Provincial Park, Waskateena Beach Recreation Site and Minowukaw Dog Beach are located at Candle Lake.
Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
Photos: | 24 photos of Candle Lake |
RM: | Paddockwood No. 520 |
Communities: | Resort Village of Candle Lake |
Parks: | Candle Lake Provincial Park, Waskateena Beach Recreation Site |
Location: | 53.822669397618, -105.29727226295 |
Shore Length: | 73km |
Surface Area: | 32616 acres |
Max Depth: | 16.8 m (55 ft) |
Inflows: | Fisher Creek, Clearsand Creek, Hanin Creek |
Outflows: | Torch River |






Christopher Lake is a medium sized lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Great Blue Heron Provincial Park and 40km NNW of Prince Albert. Great Blue Heron Provincial Park is adjacent to Christopher Lake.
Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
Photos: | 27 photos of Christopher Lake |
RM: | The District of Lakeland No. 521 |
Communities: | Resort Village of Christopher Lake, Bell's Beach, Clearsand Beach |
Parks: | Great Blue Heron Provincial Park, Christopher Lake Nature Area |
Location: | 53.566265824554, -105.82591024771 |
Shore Length: | 18km |
Surface Area: | 1643 acres |
Max Length: | 14.61 km (9.08 mi) |
Max Depth: | 10.1 m (33 ft) |
Inflows: | Christopher Lake diversion |
Outflows: | Christopher Creek |







Emma Lake is a large lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Great Blue Heron Provincial Park and 46km NNW of Prince Albert. Fairy Island Wildlife Refuge, Emma Lake (Murray Point) Recreation Site and Great Blue Heron Provincial Park are located at Emma Lake.
Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
Photos: | 35 photos of Emma Lake |
RM: | The District of Lakeland No. 521 |
Communities: | Sunnyside Beach, Guise Beach, Neis Beach, Emma Lake (Unincorporated), Okema Beach |
Parks: | Fairy Island Wildlife Refuge, Emma Lake (Murray Point) Recreation Site, Great Blue Heron Provincial Park |
Location: | 53.60438082944, -105.92050530467 |
Shore Length: | 67km |
Surface Area: | 4364 acres |
Max Depth: | 10.1 m (33 ft) |
Inflows: | Montreal Creek, Emma Lake Diversion |
Outflows: | Christopher Lake diversion |









Greig Lake is a large stocked lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Meadow Lake Provincial Park and 41km NNW of Meadow Lake. Last stocked with walleye in 2024 Meadow Lake Provincial Park is adjacent to Greig Lake.
Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
Photos: | 44 photos of Greig Lake |
Communities: | Resort Village of Greig Lake |
Parks: | Meadow Lake Provincial Park |
Location: | 54.454148488114, -108.72320937811 |
Shore Length: | 22km |
Surface Area: | 3998 acres |
Max Depth: | 27.01 m (88.6 ft) |







Kimball Lake is a medium sized stocked lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located in Meadow Lake Provincial Park and 40km NW of Meadow Lake. Last stocked with walleye in 2024 Meadow Lake Provincial Park is adjacent to Kimball Lake.
Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
Photos: | 27 photos of Kimball Lake |
RM: | Meadow Lake No. 588 |
Parks: | Meadow Lake Provincial Park |
Location: | 54.407058694797, -108.82674472975 |
Shore Length: | 7.69km |
Surface Area: | 715 acres |
Max Depth: | 11 m (36 ft) |








Lac Île-à-la-Crosse is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Île-à-la-Crosse and 51km SE of Buffalo Narrows. Fort Black is adjacent to Lac Île-à-la-Crosse.
Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
Communities: | Île-à-la-Crosse, Patuanak |
Parks: | Lac Île-à-la-Crosse (South Bay) Recreation Site, Fort Black |
Location: | 55.590279231434, -107.87233718002 |
Shore Length: | 450km |
Surface Area: | 108668 acres |
Inflows: | Churchill Lake by Aubichon Arm or Deep River, Beaver River |
Outflows: | Churchill River |






Lost Echo Lake is a small stocked lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located in Narrow Hills Provincial Park and 73km NNW of Choiceland. Last stocked with brown trout in 2024 Narrow Hills Provincial Park is adjacent to Lost Echo Lake.
Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
Photos: | 32 photos of Lost Echo Lake |
Parks: | Narrow Hills Provincial Park |
Location: | 54.128835150424, -104.74962866594 |
Shore Length: | 5.44km |
Surface Area: | 236 acres |
Max Depth: | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) |
Inflows: | Caribou Creek |
Outflows: | Caribou Creek |









Waskesiu Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located in Prince Albert National Park and 90km NNW of Prince Albert. The lake is within Prince Albert National Park.
Photos: | 82 photos of Waskesiu Lake |
Parks: | Prince Albert National Park |
Location: | 53.961113337169, -106.23097132989 |
Shore Length: | 79km |
Surface Area: | 17369 acres |
Max Depth: | 19 m (62 ft) |
Inflows: | Kingsmere River |
Outflows: | Waskesiu River |








Amisk Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Denare Beach and 29km SW of Creighton.
Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
Photos: | 7 photos of Amisk Lake |
Communities: | Denare Beach |
Parks: | Amisk Lake Recreation Site, Meridian Creek Recreation Site |
Location: | 54.584789663652, -102.23411737665 |
Shore Length: | 758km |
Surface Area: | 84276 acres |
Inflows: | Sturgeon-Weir River (West Weir) |
Outflows: | Sturgeon-Weir River (South Weir) |





Anglin Lake is a large stocked lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Prince Albert National Park and 59km NNW of Prince Albert. Last stocked with walleye in 2023 Prince Albert National Park and Great Blue Heron Provincial Park are located at Anglin Lake.
Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
Photos: | 50 photos of Anglin Lake |
RM: | The District of Lakeland No. 521 |
Communities: | Anglin Lake (Unincorporated Community) |
Parks: | Prince Albert National Park, Anglin Lake Recreation Site, Great Blue Heron Provincial Park |
Location: | 53.721258778807, -105.95602706604 |
Shore Length: | 67km |
Surface Area: | 3334 acres |
Max Depth: | 24.7 m (81 ft) |
Inflows: | Spruce River, Bitter Creek |
Outflows: | Spruce River |