Doré Lake
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Doré Lake is the seventh largest lake in Saskatchewan with a surface area of over 157,000 acres! It is a very popular fishing destination and is located 330km N of Saskatoon and 100km NE of Meadow Lake.
The northern hamlet of Dore Lake and most of the services on the lake are located on South Bay with access from Highway 924 and Dore Lake Airport.
There are a number of lodges, parks, recreational facilities, trails, and outfitters located at the lake. Most of these are located near the hamlet but Tower Lodge Outfitting is located on a peninsula in East Bay with access from Highway 917.
The Dore Lake Recreation Site is located on Michel Point which sticks out 16km into the lake. The recreation site has a campground, hiking trails, a sandy beach, and a fish filleting station.
There are a public boat launch in the rec. site just north of Tower Beach and paid boat launches in the hamlet, at Michel Point Campground, and several private launches at the various lodges.
Walleye, Northern Pike, Cisco, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker, Longnose Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Doré Lake. Please not there is a custom limit for walleye on the lake and Bazill Bay is also closed to angling all year.
The Dore Lake Trails run from Michel Point around South Bay towards Bazill Bay. They are open year-round for hiking, biking, ATVing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. They are free to us, and maintained by volunteers.
There are two wildlife refuges at Dore Lake: Bazill Wildlife Refuge and Rock Island Wildlife Refuge.
The main inflow for Dore Lake is the Sled River which originates at Sled Lake and flows into Bazill Bay on the west side of Dore Lake. The main outflow is the Dore River which flows out of Bazill Bay north into Beaver River.
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| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Photos: | 81 photos of Doré Lake |
| Communities: | Hamlet of Dore Lake, Tower Beach |
| Parks: | Dore Lake Recreation Site, Bazill Wildlife Refuge, Rock Island Wildlife Refuge |
| Location: | 54.754214350528, -107.30914068123 |
| Shore Length: | 207km |
| Surface Area: | 157,120 acres |
| Outflows: | Doré River to the Beaver River |
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Directions to Doré Lake
Accessible from Highway 924.
Get directions to the lake: here
Note: this just takes you to the closest road to the centre of the lake, and may not be the best route to get to the lake.
For directions directly to a service/amenity at the lake click on one of the listings in Services & Amenities
How it got its name
From the French word "walleye". That name in turn is likely a translation of the Cree name.
Events
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Parks
There are 3 parks at Doré Lake.
Dore Lake Recreation Site
Dore Lake Recreation Site is located at Doré Lake.
Bazill Wildlife Refuge
Bazill Wildlife Refuge is located at Doré Lake.
Rock Island Wildlife Refuge
Rock Island Wildlife Refuge is located at Doré Lake.
Fishing at Doré Lake
Doré Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Doré Lake
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Doré Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Additional Restrictions:
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All Waters Of Bazill Bay (54°42' 107°32') Lying South Of A Straight Line Joining A Point Of Land On The West Bank Of Bazill Bay At 54°44'32'' 107°33'10'' To The Northern Tip Of Smith Island In Bazill Bay And The Northern Tip Of A Point Of Land On The East Bank Of Bazill Bay At 54°43'42° 107°27'14'' Closed To Angling All Year
Fishing Limits for Doré Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Walleye | Limit 1, Which Must Be 55 Cm Or Greater |
| 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: (54 - 4700 g) Recovering Pike: (950 - 7600 g) Fair Perch: (10 - 160 g) Fair Whitefish: (20 - 1700 g) | July 10 - 14 / Gill nets. Slightly improved walleye population, with pike remaining stable and whitefish having declined from previous survey. Angling success for both walleye and pike reported as good. Most perch were forage size (<18cm). |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Doré Lake
Boating at Doré Lake
There are 4 boat launches/marinas at Doré Lake.
Camping at Doré Lake
There are 2 campgrounds at Doré Lake.
Beaches at Doré Lake
Photos of Doré Lake
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Aerial view of lake from Dore Lake Lodge
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Glass day at Dore
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Grandkids Slaying at Dore' Last Weekend ???? These kiddos LOVE FISHIN'!
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Grandkids Slaying at Dore' Last Weekend ???? These kiddos LOVE FISHIN'!
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Caught May 22/26 with ice still on the lake!
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Pelicans evening fish at Dore Lake Lodge
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Communities near Doré Lake
There are 2 communities at Doré Lake.
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References
Other References
- Doré Lake (Wikipedia)
- Doré Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Hamlet of Dore Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/2680/michel-point-campground
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/369/michel-lodge--resort
- https://beauprecreekcabins.com/
- https://towerlodgeoutfitting.com/
- https://thereelretreat.com/
- https://www.dorelakelodge.com/
- https://www.dorelakervpark.ca/
- Dore Lake
Data Sources & References
- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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