Montreal Lake

Montreal Lake is a massive (112954 acre) lake located 63km NNW of Candle Lake (Village) and 121km N of Prince Albert. The lake is partially within Montreal Lake 106 (Reserve).

The lake was officially named on 1948-10-07.

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

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

Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Community: Timber Bay
Location: 54.303994930624, -105.69663208502
Shore Length: 221km
Surface Area: 112954 acres
Max Depth: 7.8 m (26 ft)
Inflows: Waskesiu River
Outflows: Montreal 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.

Discussion and Ratings

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Ice conditions report Matthew Siemens
November 28, 2024
There have been posts on FB with people reporting 8 inches of ice on the lake.
Ice thickness reported: 8"
Visited by Matthew Siemens
October 8, 2024
Massive lake, a number of different places to access it but none of them are amazing. Big ice fishing derby held here every March.
Rating from Matthew Siemens
March 19, 2024
Favourited by Matthew Siemens
March 19, 2024

Directions to Montreal Lake

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Geomemorial Information

There are 2 features at Montreal Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.

O'Connor Bay is named after Stafford Thomas O'Connor ( Learn more about Stafford Thomas O'Connor )
McKee Bay is named after Ferris Ross McKee ( Learn more about Ferris Ross McKee )

Events

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

Map

Explore Montreal Lake with our interactive map.

Fishing at Montreal Lake

Montreal Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in Montreal Lake

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

Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.

Fishing Season

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

Fishing Limits for Montreal Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Montreal Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Burbot Limit 8
Lake Trout Limit 3, only one may exceed 65 cm
Lake Whitefish Limit 8
Northern Pike Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm
Yellow Perch Limit 25
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye Limit 1 (Custom limit for Montreal Lake)

Boating at Montreal Lake

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

Camping at Montreal Lake

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

Beaches at Montreal Lake

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

Communities near Montreal Lake

There are 1 communities near Montreal Lake.

Photos

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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Montreal 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.

Timber Bay