Chitek Lake
Chitek Lake is a very large lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located 59km SE of Meadow Lake. The lake is accessible from Highway 24.
There are many other lakes within a short distance of Chitek Lake to explore.
The majority of the lake is in the RM of Big River with the most southerly point in the RM of Spiritwood. The south and west shores of the lake are bordered by the Chitek Lake 191 Reserve. Chitek Lake Recreation Site is located on the north shore while the Resort Village of Chitek Lake is in the northeast corner.
There is a boat launch in the Resort Village. The rec. site is leased and has two campgrounds and a beach. Chamakese Resort is located on the reserve and has a campground, boat launch, and beach as well. Little Pine Lodge in the Resort Village offers rental cabins, boat rentals, snowmobile rentals, ice shack rentals, and more! There is a 9 hole golf course with grass greens at the lake.
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Cisco can be found in Chitek Lake. Please note there is a reduced limit for walleye on Chitek Lake and a year round fishing closure on Indian Bay.
The main outflow for the lake is the Chitek River which leaves the north end of the lake.
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| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 1 times |
| Photos: | 43 photos of Chitek Lake |
| RM: | Spiritwood No. 496, Big River No. 555 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Chitek Lake |
| Parks: | Chitek Lake Recreation Site |
| Location: | 53.751713016377, -107.80241512714 |
| Shore Length: | 50km |
| Surface Area: | 8,191 acres |
| Max Depth: | 78 ft (23.7 m) |
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Directions to Chitek Lake
Accessible from Highway 24.
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
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Cabins for Sale at Chitek Lake
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Chitek Lake Recreation Site
Chitek Lake Recreation Site is located at Chitek Lake.
Website:
https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/125/chitek-lake-recreation-site
Fishing at Chitek Lake
Custom limit for walleye on Chitek Lake. Fishing is closed year round on Indian Bay.
Chitek Lake is in the southern fishing zone.
Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.
What fish are in Chitek Lake
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Fishing Season
Fishing season on Chitek Lake is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Additional Restrictions:
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Indian Bay Closed To All Fishing All Year
Fishing Limits for Chitek Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Walleye | Limit 3, Only 1 Over 55 Cm |
| 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: (80 to 2,700 g) Fair Pike: (248 to 5,000 g) Fair Perch: (30 to 70 g) Poor Whitefish: (74 to 1,310 g) Sparse | July 12-16. Gill nets. Walleye abundance is comparable with previous survey, though there is an increase in mature size classes. Pike abundance and size distribution are similar to recent surveys. Of note, some larger pike were caught in the survey. Angling success reported as excellent at the time of the survey. |
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Walleye: (53 - 2652 g) Fair Pike: (194 - 6222 g) Moderate Perch: (29 - 92 g) Poor | July 14 - 16 / Gill nets. Angling success reported as poor to fair. Survey results are consistent with the previous survey. Perch were forage size (<18 cm). |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Chitek Lake
Boating at Chitek Lake
There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Chitek Lake.
Camping at Chitek Lake
There are 3 campgrounds at Chitek Lake.
Beaches at Chitek Lake
There are 3 beaches at Chitek Lake.
Photos of Chitek Lake
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Chamakese Resort Beach
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- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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