Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
Lac Île-à-la-Crosse is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Île-à-la-Crosse and 51km SE of Buffalo Narrows.
Fort Black is adjacent to Lac Île-à-la-Crosse.
Details
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Communities: | Île-à-la-Crosse, Patuanak |
| Parks: | Lac Île-à-la-Crosse (South Bay) Recreation Site, Fort Black |
| Location: | 55.590279231434, -107.87233718002 |
| Shore Length: | 450km |
| Surface Area: | 108668 acres |
| Inflows: | Churchill Lake by Aubichon Arm or Deep River, Beaver River |
| Outflows: | Churchill River |
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Fort Black
Fort Black is located at Lac Île-à-la-Crosse.
Fishing at Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
Lac Île-à-la-Crosse is in the central fishing zone.
Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.
What fish are in Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker, Cisco and Longnose Sucker can be found in Lac Île-à-la-Crosse.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
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Fishing Season
Fishing season on Lac Île-à-la-Crosse is from May 15, 2025 to March 31, 2025.
Fishing Limits for Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
| Species | Limit |
| Walleye | Limit 3, Only 1 Over 55 Cm |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| 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.
Fish Facts
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Walleye: (50 - 2110 g) Sparse Pike: (92 - 5070 g) Fair Perch: (15 - 110 g) | July 3 - 6, July 8 - 11 / Gill nets. Walleye -angling reported as fair. Pike - angling reported as good. Perch were forage size (<18 cm). |
Boating at Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Lac Île-à-la-Crosse.
Camping at Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
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Beaches at Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
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Communities near Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
There are 2 communities near Lac Île-à-la-Crosse.
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