Drinking Lake

Drinking Lake is a medium sized (1784 acre) lake located 76km ENE of La Ronge and 262km NNE of Prince Albert.

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park is adjacent to Drinking Lake.

The lake was officially named on 1950-01-16.

Provincial Park
Northern Pike Yellow Perch Walleye Lake Whitefish Burbot Sauger
Boundary on map.

Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Park: Lac La Ronge Provincial Park
Location: 55.409379050663, -104.21568218882
Shore Length: 37km
Surface Area: 1784 acres

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Comment from A Bellisle
September 17, 2024
Rather quiet lake even with all the Fishing camp boats

Directions to Drinking Lake

Geomemorial Information

There is one feature at Drinking Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.

Reed Island is named after Alexander John Reed ( Learn more about Alexander John Reed )

Events

I don't know of any events at this time.

Map

Explore Drinking Lake with our interactive map.

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park is located at Drinking Lake.


Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1430/lac-la-ronge-provincial-park

Fishing at Drinking Lake

Drinking Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in Drinking Lake

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

Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.

Fishing Season

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

Fishing Limits for Drinking Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Drinking 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
Sauger Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm
Yellow Perch Limit 25
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm

Boating at Drinking Lake

I don't have any boat launches, or marinas reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!

Camping at Drinking Lake

I don't have any campgrounds reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!

Beaches at Drinking Lake

I don't have any beaches reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!

Photos

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Sunset on Drinking lake after paddling the Whitemoose river
Sunset on Drinking lake after paddling the Whitemoose river
Uploaded by A Bellisle
Campsite on a island on Drinking Lake
Campsite on a island on Drinking Lake
Uploaded by A Bellisle

Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Drinking 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.