Lake Diefenbaker

Lake Diefenbaker is one of the premiere fishing and recreational destinations in the province. There are a huge number of parks, communities, and resorts on the lake, and many beaches, boat launches, trails, marinas, etc, to explore.

There are three provincial parks (Danielson Provincial Park, Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, Douglas Provincial Park), four regional parks (Cabri Regional Park, Palliser Regional Park, Herbert Ferry Regional Park, Prairie Lake Regional Park) and a couple rec. sites on the lake (Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site, Elbow Harbour Recreation Site).

Lake Diefenbaker is home to not only an incredible number of different species (14 species of game fish) but also some truly massive ones! It holds the record for world record for rainbow trout and burbot.

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

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Details

Fishing Zone:	Southern Zone
Photos:	58 photos of Lake Diefenbaker
RM:	Excelsior No. 166, Saskatchewan Landing No. 167, Victory No. 226
Communities:	Resort Village of Beaver Flat, Riverhurst, Hitchcock Bay
Parks:	Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site, Palliser Regional Park, Herbert Ferry Regional Park, Prairie Lake Regional Park, Douglas Provincial Park, Danielson Provincial Park, Elbow Harbour Recreation Site, Cabri Regional Park
Location:	50.922837570377, -107.49800295574
Shore Length:	1002km
Surface Area:	107132 acres
Max Width:	6 km (3.7 mi)
Max Length:	225 km (140 mi)
Max Depth:	66 m (217 ft)
Inflows:	South Saskatchewan River
Outflows:	South Saskatchewan RiverQu'Appelle River

About this page

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.

No AI is used to generate content anywhere on this site.

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Directions to Lake Diefenbaker

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Resort Village of Beaver Flat Riverhurst Hitchcock Bay Tufts Bay Campground Hitchcock's Hideaway Sandy Shores Resort & Marina Lakeside Marina Service Bays On Diefenbaker Elbow Trail Harbor Golf and Rv Park Sandy Shores Resort & Marina Coteau Beach Golf Course Danielson Beach Douglas Beach Douglas South Beach Danielson Boat Launch Douglas Boat Launch Bear Paw Campground Beach Living Sky Sailing School Sand Dunes Trailhead Cabri Launch Site Kyle Launch Site

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Map

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Parks

There are 9 parks at Lake Diefenbaker.

Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park

Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site

Palliser Regional Park

Herbert Ferry Regional Park

Prairie Lake Regional Park

Douglas Provincial Park

Danielson Provincial Park

Elbow Harbour Recreation Site

Cabri Regional Park

Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park

Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park is located at Lake Diefenbaker.

Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/312/saskatchewan-landing-provincial-park

Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site

Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site is located at Lake Diefenbaker.

Palliser Regional Park

About

Season: May long weekend - September 30
Park Entry: $10.00 per day.
Book Camping Online: http://www.palliserregionalpark.com/rates-reservations/reservations/

Contact

Phone: (306) 353-4604 Campground: (306) 353-4604 Golf Course: (306) 353-2065 Fax: (306) 353-4644
Website: https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/palliser/
Mailing Address: Box 89 Riverhurst, SK S0H 3P0
Social: Facebook

Amenities

Aquatic Program / Swimming Lessons
Beach Area
Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter

Camping (Electricity
Water
Sewer)

Cell Phone Service
Fire Wood
Gasoline and/or Propane Services

Golf Course Club House (Licensed)
Group Camping
Group Camping with Hall and/or Kitchen

Laundry Facilities
Pet Friendly
Potable Water

Racquet Sports - Pickleball
Sewer Dump Station
Swimming Pool

Washrooms (Outhouse)
Barrier Free Areas (Wheelchair Accessible)
Boat Launch

Camping (Electrical Sites)
Camping (Non-Electrical)
Concession

Fish Filleting
Golf Course 9 Hole Grass Greens
Golf Course Pro Shop

Group Camping (Electric
Water
Sewer)

Hall and/or Shelter Rental
Licensed Establishment
Picnic Tables

Public Telephone
Restaurant
Showers

Volleyball Court
Wildlife Viewing
Basketball Court

Cabin Rental
Camping (Electricity and Water)
Camping Seasonal

Driving Range
Fishing
Golf Course Club House (Food Service)

Groceries and Supplies
Group Camping (Electrical Sites)
Hiking Trails

Marina
Playground
Quiet Time Enforced

Security
Swimming Area - Lake
Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)

Herbert Ferry Regional Park

Prairie Lake Regional Park

About

Season: May 1 - September 30
Park Entry: $10.00 per day pass, $25.00 for a 3 day pass.
Payment Information: Cash, Cheque and e-transfer accepted.
Book Camping Online: https://prairielake.letscamp.ca/

Contact

Phone: (306) 859-2099
Website: https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/prairie-lake/
Mailing Address: Box 406 Beechy, SK S0L 0C0
Social: Facebook

Amenities

Aquatic Program / Swimming Lessons
Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter
Camping (Electricity

Water
Sewer)
Fire Wood

Hall and/or Shelter Rental
Pet Friendly
Potable Water Available For Sale

Sewer Dump Station
Volleyball Court
Beach Area

Camping (Electrical Sites)
Camping Seasonal
Fish Filleting

Horseshoe Pits
Picnic Tables
Public Telephone

Showers
Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)
Boat Launch

Camping (Electricity and Water)
Cell Phone Service
Fishing

Marina
Playground
Quiet Time Enforced

Swimming Area

Douglas Provincial Park

Douglas Provincial Park is located at Lake Diefenbaker.

Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/308/douglas-provincial-park

Danielson Provincial Park

Danielson Provincial Park is located at Lake Diefenbaker.

Website: https://parks.saskatchewan.ca/danielson-provincial-park/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=SKPP&parkId=290320

Elbow Harbour Recreation Site

Elbow Harbour Recreation Site is located at Lake Diefenbaker.

Cabri Regional Park

About

Season: May Long Weekend through Labour Day
Park Entry: $10.00 per day.
Payment Information: Cash, Cheque, Interac, Visa and MasterCard accepted
Book Camping Online: https://cabri.letscamp.ca/

Contact

Phone: (306) 587-2755 (Seasonal)
Website: https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/cabri/
Mailing Address: Box 494 Cabri, SK S0N 0J0
Social: Facebook

Amenities

Barrier Free Areas (Wheelchair Accessible)
Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter
Camping (Non-Electrical)

Concession
Fish Filleting
Group Camping (Electrical Sites)

Marina
Playground
Sewer Dump Station

Volleyball Court
Beach Area
Camping (Electricity and Water)

Camping Seasonal
Disk Golf
Fishing

Group Camping with Hall and/or Kitchen
Pet Friendly
Potable Water

Showers
Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)
Boat Launch

Camping (Electricity
Water
Sewer)

Cell Phone Service
Fire Wood
Group Camping

Horseshoe Pits
Picnic Tables
Quiet Time Enforced

Swimming Area
Wildlife Viewing

Fishing at Lake Diefenbaker

Lake Diefenbaker is in the southern fishing zone.

What fish are in Lake Diefenbaker

Goldeye, Mooneye, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker, Cisco, Longnose Sucker, Lake Sturgeon and Sauger can be found in Lake Diefenbaker.

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Additional Restrictions:

Fishing Season

Fishing season on Lake Diefenbaker is from May 5, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

Additional Restrictions:

Irrigation Bay Of Coteau Bay Closed To Angling March 1 To May 14

Fishing Limits for Lake Diefenbaker

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Lake Diefenbaker. **All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.**
Species	Limit
Goldeye	Limit 8 (combined limit for goldeye and mooneye)
Mooneye	Limit 8 (combined limit for goldeye and mooneye)
Lake Trout	Limit 3 (only one may exceed 65 cm)
Northern Pike	Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm)
Yellow Perch	Limit 25
Stocked Trout	Limit 5 (combined limit for all stocked trout)
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)
Lake Sturgeon	Limit 0
Sauger	Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye)

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.

Fishing in Saskatchewan

Boating at Lake Diefenbaker

There are 5 boat launches/marinas at Lake Diefenbaker.

Lakeside Marina Service

Danielson Boat Launch

Douglas Boat Launch

Cabri Launch Site

Kyle Launch Site

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Camping at Lake Diefenbaker

There are 2 campgrounds at Lake Diefenbaker.

Tufts Bay Campground

Hitchcock's Hideaway

Beaches at Lake Diefenbaker

There are 5 beaches at Lake Diefenbaker.

Danielson Beach

Douglas Beach

Douglas South Beach

Bear Paw Campground Beach

Cottonwood Beach

Communities near Lake Diefenbaker

There are 3 communities near Lake Diefenbaker.

Resort Village of Beaver Flat

Riverhurst

Hitchcock Bay

Nearby Lakes

Photos

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Double cement launch and dock.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

The Sunsets Alpenglow over the Lake
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Stunning Sunset Sky
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From the southern shore
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Sunset from the Southern Shore
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Miles of peaceful shoreline
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Evening View
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Lake Diefenbaker

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Old Provincial Bathy Charts

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