Sturgeon Lake
Sturgeon Lake is a popular fishing, boating, and camping lake located about 30 minutes north of Prince Albert.
The lake is located along the Sturgeon River and is quite long and winding. There is a dam at the eastern end of the lake that regulates that water level. The majority of the lake is within the Sturgeon Lake 101 Reserve, and the rest is in the RM of Shellbrook.
Sturgeon Lake Regional Park located at the lake has a campground, boat launch, beach, restaurant/store and two subdivisions of cabins.
The lake is split into two divided by a culvert. The larger section and most regional park services are on the eastern side. The western side is much quieter with no large boats, and is a great destination for a paddle. There is a picnic area and playground, and a launch suitable for paddlers. I've seen plenty of eagles, blue herons, and other birds on that side and you can paddle right up the Sturgeon River from the lake.
There are Walleye, Northern Pike and Perch in the lake, quite a few people come out to fish during the summer, and usually some ice fishing shacks setup in the winter.
This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.
Details
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| User Rating: | 4.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 4 times |
| Photos: | 21 photos of Sturgeon Lake |
| RM: | Buckland No. 491, Shellbrook No. 493 |
| Parks: | Sturgeon Lake Regional Park |
| Location: | 53.412136373416, -106.10927188124 |
| Shore Length: | 39km |
| Surface Area: | 1442 acres |
| Max Depth: | 17.98 m (59.0 ft) |
| Inflows: | Sturgeon River |
| Outflows: | Sturgeon River |
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Directions to Sturgeon Lake
The roads to the Regional Park are actually quite good. The park is accessible from Highway 788 which can be accessed either from Highway 693 north of Holbein or 355 near spruce home. Highway 693 is paved for it's entirety but can have broken pavement and ridges depending on the time of year. Highway 355 has been recently paved up to the Sturgeon Lake Reserve turn off but after that is 14km of often fairly rough gravel to the regional park.
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Sturgeon Lake Regional Park
Sturgeon Lake Regional park is split into two with most services located to the east of the culvert and a smaller cabin subdivision and day use area to the West of the culvert. The main section of the park on the west lake features a campground with seasonal and overnight spots, a boat launch, a sandy beach, a small store/restaurant, playgrounds, washrooms, fish filleting, and many privately owned cabins. On the east lake there is a very nice day-use picnic area as well as a playground. There is no boat launch on this side but it is possible to carry a small boat or canoe/kayak down to the water here. This side of the lake is quiet and the lack of big boats makes it a really nice paddling spot!
Contact
Phone: (306) 747-3331 Off Season: (306) 747-3331
Website: https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/sturgeon-lake/
Mailing Address: Box 358, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0
Amenities
- Barrier Free Areas (Wheelchair Accessible)
- Boat
- Canoe and/or kayak rentals
- Camping (Electricity and Water)
- Cell Phone Service
- Fish Filleting
- Group Camping
- Group Camping with Hall and/or Kitchen
- Horseshoe Pits
- Picnic Tables
- Quiet Time Enforced
- Sewer Dump Station
- Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)
- Beach Area
- Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter
- Camping (Non-Electrical)
- Concession
- Fishing
- Group Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Hall and/or Shelter Rental
- Marina
- Playground
- Restaurant
- Showers
- Washrooms (Outhouse)
- Boat Launch
- Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Camping Seasonal
- Fire Wood
- Groceries and Supplies
- Group Camping (Non-Electrical Sites)
- Hiking Trails
- Pet Friendly
- Potable Water
- Security
- Swimming Area
Fishing at Sturgeon Lake
Sturgeon Lake 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 Sturgeon Lake
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot and White Sucker can be found in Sturgeon Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Sturgeon Lake is from May 15, 2025 to March 31, 2025.
Fishing Limits for Sturgeon 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 |
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.
Record of fish stocked in Sturgeon Lake
| Stocked in 2023 with 450,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2019 with 450,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2016 with 450,000 Walleye Fry. |
Fish Facts
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Walleye: 40 g - 1,230 g - moderate Pike: 150 g - 1,690 g - moderate Perch: 10 g - 300 g - moderate Whitefish: 60 g - 720 g - sparse | June 17 - 20 (gill nets) Access at Sturgeon Lake Regional Park. Walleye numbers have declined since the last assessment and perch and pike numbers have increased. Reports of good angling success for pike. |
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Walleye: (138 - 1830 g) Moderate Pike: (608 - 1348 g) Poor Perch: (80 - 222 g) Sparse | June 27 - 28 / Gill nets. Stocked every second year with 1.4 million walleye fry. |
Boating at Sturgeon Lake
There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Sturgeon Lake.
Camping at Sturgeon Lake
There are 3 campgrounds at Sturgeon Lake.
Beaches at Sturgeon Lake
There are 2 beaches at Sturgeon Lake.
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Nelson Crossing sign. Hard to see in a photo. Looks very neat in person.
Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Sturgeon 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.
Sturgeon Lake Regional Park Campground
Nelson Crossing Rv Park
Phone: (306) 960-3431
Website:
https://nelsoncrossingrvpark.com/
Eagle Ridge Subdivision
Eagle Ridge has both seasonal campsites as well as privately owned cabins available. It is located on the top of the hill above Pickerel Point.
Sturgeon Lake Boat Launch
New double cement boat launch with dock. Regional Park charges $5 fee for use.
Sturgeon Lake Regional Park Beach
Pickeral Point Subdivision
There are quite a few cabins located at Pickeral Point. This subdivision is located directly within the RM of Shellbrook and not in the Regional Park.
All of the cabins here are lake front. The road down can be quite slick and muddy during the spring.
Regional Park West Boat Launch
This is a primitive sand/gravel launch. Suitable for small boats or paddlers. (See photos)
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