Emma Lake
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Emma Lake is a top-rated recreational lake located 12km NW of the Resort Village of Christopher Lake and 46km NNW of Prince Albert. The lake is accessible from Highways 953, 952, and 263.
This is one of the most popular recreational lakes in the province, with a very popular campground, boat launches and beaches, and many cabin developments and communities around the lake.
Emma Lake is actually three different connected lakes, with quite a few islands, bays and coves. The two southern lakes have the most development with a large number of cabins and communities. Neis Beach, Guise Beach, Sunnyside Beach, Sunset Bay and the community of Emma Lake are all on the southern lake.
The northern lake and part of the middle lake are surrounded by Great Blue Heron Provincial Park.
Emma lake was named after Emma (Arcand-Gravel) Morrier who was the wife of the district surveyor Joseph-Eldedge Morrier, and sister of Christopher Gravel for whom nearby Christopher Lake was named.
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| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 2 times |
| Photos: | 65 photos of Emma Lake |
| RM: | The District of Lakeland No. 521 |
| Communities: | Sunnyside Beach, Guise Beach, Neis Beach, Emma Lake (Unincorporated), Okema Beach |
| Parks: | Fairy Island Wildlife Refuge, Great Blue Heron Provincial Park |
| Location: | 53.60438082944, -105.92050530467 |
| Shore Length: | 67km |
| Surface Area: | 4,364 acres |
| Max Depth: | 10.1 m (33 ft) |
| Inflows: | Montreal Creek, Emma Lake Diversion |
| Outflows: | Christopher Lake diversion |
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Directions to Emma Lake
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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
Emma lake was named after Emma (Arcand-Gravel) Morrier who was the wife of the district surveyor Joseph-Eldedge Morrier, and sister of Christopher Gravel for whom nearby Christopher Lake was named.
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Cabins for Sale at Emma Lake
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Parks
There are 2 parks at Emma Lake.
Fairy Island Wildlife Refuge
Fairy Island Wildlife Refuge is located at Emma Lake.
Great Blue Heron Provincial Park
Great Blue Heron Provincial Park is located at Emma Lake.
Phone: 306-982-6250
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://parks.saskatchewan.ca/great-blue-heron-provincial-park/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=SKPP&parkId=290401
Fishing at Emma Lake
Emma Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Emma Lake
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Fishing Season
Fishing season on Emma Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Emma 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) |
| 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.
Fish Facts
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Walleye (50-1500g) Northern Pike (100-2100g) Yellow Perch (30-130g) | June 12-14, 2023. Gill nets. Walleye abundance increased slightly since last assessment. Pike abundance has decrease slightly but is within the historical range. |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Emma Lake
Boating at Emma Lake
There are 3 boat launches/marinas at Emma Lake.
Camping at Emma Lake
There are 3 campgrounds at Emma Lake.
Beaches at Emma Lake
There are 8 beaches at Emma Lake.
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Drifting where the sky kisses the water.
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A July pre-dawn at Emma
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Still lots of ice on the lake May 7, 2026
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- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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