Jackfish Lake
Jackfish Lake is a massive lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Murray Lake Bird Sanctuary and 35km NNW of North Battleford.
The Battlefords Provincial Park is adjacent to Jackfish Lake.
Details
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| RM: | Meota No. 468 |
| Communities: | Cochin, Metinota, Meota, Aquadeo, Martinson's Beach, Trevessa Beach, Maymont Beach, Lakeview, West Chatfield Beach, Sleepy Hollow, Day's Beach, Summerfield Beach, Bayview Heights, Lanz Point, Pelican Point |
| Parks: | Murray Lake Bird Sanctuary, The Battlefords Provincial Park, Meota Regional Park |
| Location: | 53.07029650284, -108.39378847398 |
| Shore Length: | 42km |
| Surface Area: | 17249 acres |
| Inflows: | Jackfish Creek |
| Outflows: | Jackfish River |
Discussion and Ratings
Directions to Jackfish Lake
Accessible from Highways 4, 26, 697, 674, 769, and 204.
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Events
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Map
Explore Jackfish Lake with our interactive map.
Parks
There are 2 parks at Jackfish Lake.
Murray Lake Bird Sanctuary
Murray Lake Bird Sanctuary is located at Jackfish Lake.
The Battlefords Provincial Park
The Battlefords Provincial Park is located at Jackfish Lake.
Website:
https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/930/the-battlefords-provincial-park
Fishing at Jackfish Lake
Jackfish Lake is in the southern fishing zone.
Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.
What fish are in Jackfish Lake
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker, Cisco and Longnose Sucker can be found in Jackfish Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Jackfish Lake is from May 5, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
Fishing Limits for Jackfish Lake
| 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.
Boating at Jackfish Lake
I don't have any boat launches, or marinas reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!
Camping at Jackfish Lake
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Beaches at Jackfish Lake
There is 1 beach at Jackfish Lake.
Communities near Jackfish Lake
There are 15 communities near Jackfish Lake.
Nearby Lakes
Photos
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Jackfish 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.
Cochin
Metinota
Meota
Aquadeo
Martinson's Beach
Trevessa Beach
Maymont Beach
Lakeview
West Chatfield Beach
Sleepy Hollow
Day's Beach
Summerfield Beach
Bayview Heights
Lanz Point
Pelican Point
Meota Regional Park
About
Season: May 1 - September 30. PARK OFFICE OPENS MAY 16th.
Park Entry: $5.25 per day or $50.00 for a Seasonal Pass (this can be used for entry to all Regional Parks in Saskatchewan)
Book Camping Online: https://meota.letscamp.ca/
Contact
Phone: Phone: (306) 892-2292
Website: https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/meota/
Mailing Address: Box 92 Meota, SK S0M 1X0
Amenities
- Aquatic Program / Swimming Lessons
- Basketball Court
- Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter
- Camping Seasonal
- Fire Wood
- Group Camping
- Mini Golf
- Playground
- Sewer Dump Station
- Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)
- Ball Diamonds
- Beach Area
- Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Cell Phone Service
- Fish Filleting
- Hiking Trails
- Pet Friendly
- Potable Water
- Showers
- Washrooms (Outhouse)
- Barrier Free Areas (Wheelchair Accessible)
- Boat Launch
- Camping (Non-Electrical)
- Concession
- Fishing
- Horseshoe Pits
- Picnic Tables
- Quiet Time Enforced
- Swimming Area
Delorme Beach
Jackfish Lodge
Phone: (306) 386-2800
Website:
http://www.jackfishlodge.com/
Beachside Boat Rentals
References
Other References
- Jackfish Lake (Wikipedia)
- Jackfish Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Cochin (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Metinota (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Meota (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Aquadeo (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Martinson's Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Trevessa Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Maymont Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Lakeview (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- West Chatfield Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Sleepy Hollow (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Day's Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Summerfield Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Bayview Heights (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Lanz Point (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Pelican Point (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/meota/
- Meota Regional Park (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- http://www.jackfishlodge.com/
- The Jackfish Lake Breakwater Project (SaskToday.ca)
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Rating from Loretta Bueckert
July 22, 2024