Codette Lake
Codette Lake is a very large lake located 20.8km WSW of Nipawin in southern Saskatchewan. Bigmouth Buffalo, Burbot, Goldeye, Lake Sturgeon, Longnose Sucker, Northern Pike, Sauger, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Codette Lake.
The lake has a surface area of 7,400 acres and is located at: 53.27827718212496, -104.30003734170502.
There are 2 parks near Codette Lake. Wapiti Recreation Site and Wapiti Valley Regional Park.
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FishingCodette Lake is a popular fishing destination. Bigmouth Buffalo, Burbot, Goldeye, Lake Sturgeon, Longnose Sucker, Northern Pike, Sauger, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch are found in the lake.
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About Codette Lake
The lake was officially named on 1981-01-29.
Islands on Codette Lake
There are 2 islands on Codette Lake.
- Inkster Island (Surface Area: 46 acres)
- Thomson Island (Surface Area: 54 acres)
How to get to Codette Lake
Accessible from Highway 789.
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Fishing at Codette Lake
Codette Lake is in the southern fishing zone.
Available Species
Bigmouth Buffalo, Burbot, Goldeye, Lake Sturgeon, Longnose Sucker, Northern Pike, Sauger, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Codette Lake. Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Codette Lake is open from May 5, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
Fishing Limits for Codette Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Bigmouth Buffalo | Limit 0 |
| Burbot | Limit 8 |
| Goldeye | Limit 8 |
| Lake Sturgeon | Limit 0 |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm |
| Sauger | Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye | Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm |
Camping at Codette Lake
Attractions at Codette Lake
Wapiti Recreation Site
Wapiti Recreation Site is located at Codette Lake.
Wapiti Valley Regional Park
Wapiti Valley Regional Park is located at Codette Lake.
Phone: Skiing: (306)-862-5621 Campground (Summer): (306) 700-2321
Smit's Seasonal Campground
Wapiti North Side Campground
Blue Winds Fish N' Tours
Boat Launch
Depth Charts for Codette Lake
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. The maps are interesting though and give you a bit of an idea of the shape and depth changes of the lake.
Details
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| RM: | Torch River 488 |
| Parks: | Wapiti Recreation Site, Wapiti Valley Regional Park |
| Location: | 53.27827718212496, -104.30003734170502 |
| Shore Length: | 101km |
| Surface Area: | 7,400 acres |
| Max Depth: | 38.1 m (125 ft) |
Nearby lakes
| Gertrude Lake | 16km |
| Campbell Lake | 17km |
| Kelsey Lake | 36.4km |
| Spider Lake | 36.4km |
| Jacquine Lake | 38.5km |
References
- https://documents.sasklakes.ca/2023-24_Anglers_Guide.pdf
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codette_Lake
- https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=HAAPW
- https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/wapiti-valley/
- https://gisappl.saskatchewan.ca/BathyMaps/CODETTE.pdf
- https://smitsbeach.com/
- http://codettelake.com/