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Cookson Reservoir

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Cookson Reservoir is a stocked reservoir in southern Saskatchewan. It is located 7.3km SE of Coronach. Last stocked with walleye in 2023

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COOKSON RESERVOIR NEAR CORONACH

11AE013

1.4 km

Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A

EAST POPLAR RIVER AT INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY

11AE003

7.2 km

Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A

GIRARD CREEK NEAR CORONACH

11AE015

10.1 km

Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A

EAST POPLAR RIVER ABOVE COOKSON RESERVOIR

11AE014

20.4 km

Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A

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Fishing Zone:	Southern Zone
User Rating:	5.0 / 5.0
Photos:	18 photos of Cookson Reservoir
Location:	49.0570724185, -105.455426879

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Hi, this is Matthew Siemens. I wrote and compiled the data on this page from a variety of sources. Sources include government websites and data sources, public websites, personal experience, and user-submitted information. References for this page.

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Jul 25, 2025

Stopped in for a visit on my way through.

🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Gerald Siemens

Swimming

Jul 25, 2025

🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Michael Hall

🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Fishing at Cookson Reservoir

Cookson Reservoir is in the southern fishing zone.

What fish are in Cookson Reservoir

Walleye, Common Carp and White Sucker can be found in Cookson Reservoir.

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Cookson Reservoir is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Fishing Limits for Cookson Reservoir

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Cookson Reservoir. **All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.**
Species	Limit
Walleye	Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye)
Common Carp	No limit (considered an invasive species)

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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.