Deschambault Lake

Deschambault Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located 99km W of Creighton. Access to the lake is from Highway 106 and Highway 911.

The Deschambault Lake Subdivision, several resorts/outfitters, a leased provincial rec. site, and four reserves are on the lake.

The lake is split into two sections by the Deschambault Channel. The western part of the lake is called Ballantyne Bay. The primary inflow for Deschambault Lake are the Deschambault River and Ballantyne River. The Puskwakan River and Palf Creek also flow into the lake.

There is a provincial rec. site on the Southeast Arm of Deschambault Lake that is leased by Northern Lights Lodge. The lodge has a campground, rental cabins, and rental boats.

Deschambault Lake Resort on the eastern shore of Ballantyne Bay has a motel, cabins, and a campground. Bloomfield's is also on Ballantyne Bay and has rental cabins and a campground.

Twin Bays Resort is also located at the lake and offers cabin rentals, camping, restaurant, boat rentals, and a boat launch.

Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker, Cisco and Longnose Sucker can be found in Deschambault Lake. Please note there are multiple custom season closures on Deschambault Lake

Deschambault Lake was named for Pierre Deschambault (also cited as d'Eschambault) who visited the area with A. S. Cochrane of the Geological Survey of Canada.

There are 6 features at Deschambault Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program. Williams Island for James William Williams, McIntyre Island for William Clark MacIntyre, Ellis Island for John William Ellis, Carey Island for Percival George Carey, Robertson Island for Douglas Peter Robertson and Fisher Bay for Ralph George Henry Fisher

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Fishing Zone:	Central Zone
Photos:	15 photos of Deschambault Lake
Communities:	Deschambault Lake Subdivision
Parks:	Deschambault Lake (South East Arm) Recreation Site
Location:	54.792957027179, -103.43511444392
Shore Length:	1052km
Surface Area:	134133 acres
Max Depth:	22.4 m (73 ft)
Inflows:	Puskwakan River, Palf Creek, Ballantyne River, Deschambault River
Outflows:	Channel to Pelican Lake

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Ice conditions report Matthew Siemens

December 1, 2024

Some spots have 7 inches according to Bloomfield’s. The first few shacks are out already.

Remember ice is never safe and not consistent.

These reports are just to help you decide if it is worthwhile for you to go out check the ice thickness yourself. Always check the ice thickness yourself and be cautious. Learn more about ice safety

Ice thickness reported: 7"

Visited by Matthew Siemens

September 27, 2024

I stopped in for a visit, most things look to be shut down for the season right now.

Favourited by Gerald Siemens

August 16, 2024

Visited by Gerald Siemens (fishing)

Favourited by Matthew Siemens

March 19, 2024

Directions to Deschambault Lake

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Northern Lights Lodge Deschambault Lake Resort Bloomfield's Resort Deschambault Lake Subdivision Bloomfield's Resort Boat Launch Deschambault Lake Resort Boat Launch South East Arm Boat Launch

Geomemorial Information

There are 6 features at Deschambault Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.

Williams Island is named after James William Williams ( Learn more about James William Williams )

McIntyre Island is named after William Clark MacIntyre ( Learn more about William Clark MacIntyre )

Ellis Island is named after John William Ellis ( Learn more about John William Ellis )

Carey Island is named after Percival George Carey ( Learn more about Percival George Carey )

Robertson Island is named after Douglas Peter Robertson ( Learn more about Douglas Peter Robertson )

Fisher Bay is named after Ralph George Henry Fisher ( Learn more about Ralph George Henry Fisher )

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Deschambault Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located 99km W of Creighton. Access to the lake is from Highway 106 and Highway 911.

The Deschambault Lake Subdivision, several resorts/outfitters, a leased provincial rec. site, and four reserves are on the lake.

There is a provincial rec. site on the Southeast Arm of Deschambault Lake that is leased by Northern Lights Lodge. The lodge has a campground, rental cabins, and rental boats.

Deschambault Lake Resort on the eastern shore of Ballantyne Bay has a motel, cabins, and a campground. Bloomfield's is also on Ballantyne Bay and has rental cabins and a campground.

Twin Bays Resort is also located at the lake and offers cabin rentals, camping, restaurant, boat rentals, and a boat launch.

Deschambault Lake was named for Pierre Deschambault (also cited as d'Eschambault) who visited the area with A. S. Cochrane of the Geological Survey of Canada.

Deschambault Lake (South East Arm) Recreation Site

Deschambault Lake (South East Arm) Recreation Site is located at Deschambault Lake.

Fishing at Deschambault Lake

Deschambault Lake is in the central fishing zone.

Deschambault Lake is partially within a First Nations Reserve. Please note that according to the Sask Anglers Guide:

Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.

What fish are in Deschambault Lake

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

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Fishing Season

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

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All Waters Of Ballantyne Bay Of Deschambault Lake Lying South Of A Straight Line Joining A Jut Of Land On The East Shore Of The Bay At 54°34°24° 103°33°43° To The Most Southeast Point On Williams Island And A Point Of Land On The West Shore Of The Bay At 54°34°24° 103°37°4° Closed To All Fishing March 1 To June 15
Hidden Bay Of Deschambault Lake Extending 1 Km South And 2 Km West Of Narrows Closed To All Fishing March 1 To June 15
From South Bay Of Oskikebuk Lake To Narrows In West Arm Of Deschambault Lake At 103°42°, Including Merritt Lake, Closed To All Fishing March 1 To June 15
All Of Fisher Bay East Of 103°29° On Deschambault Lake Closed To All Fishing March 1 To June 15
Part Of Ballantyne Bay Of Deschambault Lake Extending Approximately 1.5 Km North And 1 Km East Of The River Mouth And Then South To The Shore Closed To All Fishing March 1 To June 15

Fishing Limits for Deschambault Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Deschambault Lake. **All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.**
Species	Limit
Northern Pike	Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm)
Yellow Perch	Limit 25
Walleye	Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye)
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.

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Boating at Deschambault Lake

There are 3 boat launches/marinas at Deschambault Lake.

Bloomfield's Resort Boat Launch

Deschambault Lake Resort Boat Launch

South East Arm Boat Launch

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Camping at Deschambault Lake

There is 1 campground at Deschambault Lake.

Deschambault Lake Resort

Beaches at Deschambault Lake

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Communities near Deschambault Lake

There are 1 communities near Deschambault Lake.

Deschambault Lake Subdivision

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Moon light under the Aurora borealis
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Aerial view of Deschambault Subdivision
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Deschambault 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 Deschambault.pdf — **bathy/deschambault.pdf**

Twin Bays Resort

Twin Bays Resort is located at Deschambault Lake.

Phone: (306) 632-4767
Website: https://twinbayresort.ca/

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Northern Lights Lodge

Phone: 1 639-397-0099
Email: [email protected]

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Deschambault Lake Resort

Phone: 1-306-632-2166
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.dlrfishing.com/

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Fishing Limits for Deschambault Lake

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Bloomfield's Resort Boat Launch

Deschambault Lake Resort Boat Launch

South East Arm Boat Launch

Deschambault Lake Resort

Deschambault Lake Subdivision

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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Deschambault Lake

Old Provincial Bathy Charts

Twin Bays Resort

Northern Lights Lodge

Deschambault Lake Resort

Bloomfield's Resort

Deschambault Lake Subdivision

Bloomfield's Resort Boat Launch

Deschambault Lake Resort Boat Launch

South East Arm Boat Launch

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