Echo Lake - SaskLakes

Echo Lake is a large recreational and fishing lake located 67km NE of Regina in the Qu'Appelle River Valley.

There are multiple communities, several campgrounds and beaches, and a provincial park on the lake. Echo Lake is a year-round destination and popular with vacationers and residents.

It is one of the four Fishing Lakes (Pasqua Lake, Echo Lake, Mission Lake, and Katepwa Lake). Pasqua Lake is upstream and Mission Lake is downstream from Echo Lake. The water level on the lake is controlled by a dam located on the river between Echo Lake and Mission Lake.

Highway 56 runs along the north shore of the lake, and Highway 210 runs along the south.

Echo Valley Provincial Park is on the west side between Echo Lake and Pasqua Lake. Standing Buffalo 78 Reserve is located just north of the provincial park.

The town of Fort Qu'Appelle is the largest community on Echo Lake and provides all services. It is on the east end of the lake between Echo Lake and Mission Lake. There are also two Resort Villages: B-Say-Tah on the south and Fort San on the north of the lake.

Like the rest of the fishing lakes a large number of different game species can be found in Echo Lake including: Bigmouth Buffalo, Burbot, Cisco, Common Carp, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch.

The Saskatchewan Fish Hatchery is also located at Echo Lake and offers tours during the summer! Well worth checking out if you can!

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

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Fishing Zone:	Southern Zone
Park:	Echo Valley Provincial Park
Communities:	Fort Qu'Appelle,Resort Village of B-Say-Tah,Resort Village of Fort San
Location:	50.792640420978, -103.84446113548
Shore Length:	18km
Surface Area:	3215 acres
Max Width:	1.7 km (1.1 mi)
Max Length:	5 km (3.1 mi)
Max Depth:	22 m (72 ft)
Inflows:	Qu'Appelle River at Sioux Crossing
Outflows:	Qu'Appelle River

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Beautiful lake nestled in the river valley. Very nice Provincial Park amenities at the lake.

Echo Lake is a large recreational and fishing lake located 67km NE of Regina in the Qu'Appelle River Valley.

There are multiple communities, several campgrounds and beaches, and a provincial park on the lake. Echo Lake is a year-round destination and popular with vacationers and residents.

Highway 56 runs along the north shore of the lake, and Highway 210 runs along the south.

Echo Valley Provincial Park is on the west side between Echo Lake and Pasqua Lake. Standing Buffalo 78 Reserve is located just north of the provincial park.

The Saskatchewan Fish Hatchery is also located at Echo Lake and offers tours during the summer! Well worth checking out if you can!

Echo Valley Provincial Park is located at Echo Lake.

Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1007/echo-valley-provincial-park

Echo Lake is in the southern fishing zone.

What fish are in Echo Lake

Bigmouth Buffalo, Burbot, Cisco, Common Carp, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Echo Lake.

Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.

Fishing Season

Fishing season on Echo Lake is open from May 5, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

Fishing Limits for Echo Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Echo Lake. **All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.**
Species	Limit
Bigmouth Buffalo	Limit 0
Burbot	Limit 8
Lake Whitefish	Limit 8
Northern Pike	Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm
Yellow Perch	Limit 25
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye	Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm

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.

There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Echo Lake.

Echo Lake Boat Launch

B-Say-Tah Boat Launch

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Double cement launches and dock.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

From the highpoint at Echo Valley Provincial Park
Uploaded by Stephen Lewry

Overlooking the cabins across the road from the provincial park
Uploaded by Stephen Lewry

Accessible picnic areas
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Change room and life-jacket station at the beach.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Boat launch signage.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Playground at beach.
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From the lookout
Uploaded by Stephen Lewry

Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Echo 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.

Bathymetric map for Echo_1952.pdf — **bathy/echo_1952.pdf**

Bathymetric map for Echo_1955.pdf — **bathy/echo_1955.pdf**

Bathymetric map for Echo_1958.pdf — **bathy/echo_1958.pdf**

Fort Qu'Appelle

Fort Qu'Appelle is located at Echo Lake.

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Resort Village of B-Say-Tah

Phone: 306-332-6449
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bsaytah.com/

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Resort Village of Fort San

Phone: 306 332 3744
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://fortsan.ca/

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Echo Valley Provincial Park

Echo Valley Provincial Park is located at Echo Lake.

Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1007/echo-valley-provincial-park

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Valley Centre Recreation Site

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Fort Qu'Appelle Campground

Fort Qu'Appelle Campground is located at Echo Lake.

Phone: 306-332-4614
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/46/fort-quappelle-campground
Open May 15 to Sep 15.

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Echo Lake Bible Camp

Echo Lake Bible Camp is located at Echo Lake.

Phone: (306) 332-4443
Website: http://www.elbc.co/home

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