Deschambault Lake

Deschambault Lake is a massive (134133 acre) lake located 54km SW of Pelican Narrows and 229km NNE of Melfort. The lake is partially within Muskwaminiwatim 225, Mistik, Kimosom Pwatinahk 203 (Reserve).

Deschambault Lake (South East Arm) Recreation Site is adjacent to Deschambault Lake.

The lake was officially named on 1924-03-31.

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

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Fishing Zone:	Central Zone
Park:	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

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 )

Learn more about the Sask Geomemorial Program

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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

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

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Deschambault Lake is open from May 15, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

Additional Restrictions:

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
Burbot	Limit 8
Lake Whitefish	Limit 8
Northern Pike	Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm
Yellow Perch	Limit 25
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye	Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm

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.

Boating at Deschambault Lake

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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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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Deschambault Lake

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