Delaronde Lake

Delaronde Lake is a massive recreational and fishing lake located 24km N of Big River and 91km E of Meadow Lake (City). Probably most well-known for its fishing, the lake offers a wide range of activities for visitors and residents.

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The lake and its amenities are accessible from Highway 922 (gravel).

The lake is long and narrow and split into two parts by a narrow channel. The southern part of the lake is relatively shallow with a max depth of 7m (23ft). The northern part is deeper with a max depth of 40m (130ft).

There are a number of communities, resorts, campgrounds, subdivisions and a bible camp on the lake. These are all clustered on the southern end of the lake. There are multiple boat launches, mostly private or requiring payment.

Delaronde Lake (Zig Zag Bay) Recreation Site is privately leased and has a campground, boat launch and beach (all requiring payment).

Delaronde Lake is a very popular fishing destination, and you'll find Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Cisco. Please note there is a custom limit for walleye on the lake.

Delaronde Lake is named after Alex Delaronde who ran a stopping place at the south end of the lake.

This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.

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Details

Fishing Zone:	Central Zone
Photos:	40 photos of Delaronde Lake
RM:	Big River No. 555
Communities:	Lakeshore RV Properties, Phillips Grove, Lakeshore RV Properties
Parks:	Delaronde Lake (Zig Zag Bay) Recreation Site
Location:	54.055302641402, -107.0463934204
Shore Length:	186km
Surface Area:	35110 acres
Max Depth:	40 m (131 ft)

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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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Comment from Ken W

June 5, 2024

I’m pretty sure there are no lake trout in Delaronde

Reply from Matthew Siemens

Hi Ken, Thanks for the comment! You're right, as far as I know, no Lake Trout in there. It looks like that that was from user submitted data. I've removed that record. Thanks again!

Visited by Gerald Siemens

May 26, 2024

Visited by Matthew Siemens

May 26, 2024

Directions to Delaronde Lake

The lake and its amenities are accessible from Highway 922 (gravel).

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South Stoney Marina Zig Zag Bay Boat Launch Zig Zag Bay Beach Boat Launch 55 Zig Zag Bay Campground Lakeshore RV Properties Stoney Bay Campground Boat Launch Big River Bible Camp Phillips Grove Lakeshore RV Properties

Alex Delaronde

The present name honours Alex Delaronde, who ran a stopping place at the south end of the lake.

Delaronde Lake is labelled as Lake Assinibois on Peter Pond's 1787 map.

It was known locally as Stoney Lake after the Nakota (Assiniboine) Nation, a group of whom lived briefly in the area in the late 19th century.

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View rental cabins at Delaronde Lake

The lake and its amenities are accessible from Highway 922 (gravel).

Delaronde Lake (Zig Zag Bay) Recreation Site is privately leased and has a campground, boat launch and beach (all requiring payment).

Delaronde Lake is named after Alex Delaronde who ran a stopping place at the south end of the lake.

Delaronde Lake (Zig Zag Bay) Recreation Site

Delaronde Lake (Zig Zag Bay) Recreation Site is located at Delaronde Lake.

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Fishing at Delaronde Lake

Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Cisco can be found in Delaronde Lake. Please note there is a custom limit for walleye on the lake.

Delaronde Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in Delaronde Lake

Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Cisco can be found in Delaronde Lake.

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Delaronde Lake is from May 15, 2025 to March 31, 2025.

Fishing Limits for Delaronde Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Delaronde Lake. **All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.**
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

Fish Facts 2020	Walleye: (20 - 2550 g) Fair Pike: (60 - 6140 g) Moderate Perch: (20 - 50 g) Poor Burbot: (1100 - 3190 g) Fair Whitefish: (940 - 2470 g)	August 3 - 7 / Gill nets. Walleye and pike abundance consistent with previous survey. Walleye are of good average size with few smaller size classes present. Good angling success reported for pike.
Fish Facts 2012	Walleye: (26 - 61 cm) Fair Pike: (27 - 102 cm) Fair Perch: (15 - 18 cm) Burbot: (48.0 cm) Sparse	August 7 - 16 / Gill nets. Walleye population recovering - significant increase from previous study. Slight decrease in pike population from previous study. Good angling success reported for walleye and pike. Perch were forage size (<18cm)

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Boating at Delaronde Lake

There are 4 boat launches/marinas at Delaronde Lake.

South Stoney Marina

Zig Zag Bay Boat Launch

Boat Launch 55

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Camping at Delaronde Lake

There are 3 campgrounds at Delaronde Lake.

Delaronde Lake (Zig Zag Bay) Recreation Site

Zig Zag Bay Campground

Stoney Bay Campground

Beaches at Delaronde Lake

There are 2 beaches at Delaronde Lake.

Delaronde Lake (Zig Zag Bay) Recreation Site

Zig Zag Bay Beach

Communities near Delaronde Lake

There are 3 communities near Delaronde Lake.

Lakeshore RV Properties

Phillips Grove

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Making a coffee at the campground!
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Fish cleaning shack at the boat launch
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Washrooms at the beach/boat launch
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Campground sign.
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Check-in sign.
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Honesty box at the beach/boat launch
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Delaronde Lake

Old Provincial Bathy Charts

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.

Bathymetric map for Delaronde_1975.pdf — **bathy/delaronde_1975.pdf**

Bathymetric map for DELARONDE.pdf — **bathy/delaronde.pdf**