Matheson Lake

Matheson Lake is a medium-sized (816-acre) recreational lake in Meadow Lake Provincial Park.

There is a campground at the lake, as well as a boat launch and sandy beach. A 7.2km hiking trail goes around the lake.

The lake is located 16km WSW of Greig Lake and 45km NW of Meadow Lake (City) and is accessible from Highway 224.

Matheson Lake was named after two brothers and their wives. Who were pioneering Anglican Missionaries in Saskatchewan.

  • The Rev. John Richard Matheson
  • Dr. Elizabeth Becket Matheson
  • The Rev. Canon Edward K. Matheson
  • Eleanor Shepphird Matheson
Picnic Area Campground Beach Boat Launch Provincial Park
Northern Pike Yellow Perch Burbot
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Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Park: Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Location: 54.40911673935, -108.93875971924
Shore Length: 10km
Surface Area: 816 acres
Max Depth: 15.545 m (51.00 ft)

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Directions to Matheson Lake

Accessible from Highway 224.

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Fishing at Matheson Lake

Matheson Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in Matheson Lake

Burbot, Northern Pike, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Matheson Lake.

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Fishing Season

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

Fishing Limits for Matheson Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Matheson Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Burbot Limit 8
Northern Pike Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm
Yellow Perch Limit 25
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye Limit 3, Only 1 Over 55 Cm (Custom limit for Matheson Lake)

Boating at Matheson Lake

There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Matheson Lake.

Matheson Lake Boat Launch
Matheson Lake Boat Launch
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Camping at Matheson Lake

There is 1 campground at Matheson Lake.

Matheson Lake Campground

Beaches at Matheson Lake

There is 1 beach at Matheson Lake.

Matheson Lake Beach

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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Matheson Lake

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Matheson Lake Campground

Matheson Lake Campground is located at Matheson Lake.

Phone: 306-236-7680,1-800-205-7070,1-833-775-7275(ReservationsstartingApr2021)
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/918/matheson-lake-campground
Open May long weekend to Labour Day.

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Matheson Lake Beach

About 100 metres long with lots of amenities.


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Matheson Lake Boat Launch

Cement boat launch with dock.


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References

2023-2024 Sask Anglers Guide
2023-2024 Sask Anglers Guide

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