Exner Lake

Exner Lake is a stocked trout lake located within the Makwa Lake Provincial Park. It was first stocked in 1992 and is usually stocked every second year. It is one of very few lakes in the province with tiger trout.

The lake is accessible by a gravel road from near the Mewasin Campground on Jumbo Lake.

Boats/Canoes cannot be left on the lake overnight, and no gas motors are allowed. Electric motors/paddles only. There is a large fishing dock located on the lake for shore fishing.

Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout can be found in Exner Lake. Please note there is a custom limit for stocked trout on the lake.

The lake was named after Alfred Exner who contributed countless hours assisting fisheries development.

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Fishing Zone:	Southern Zone
User Rating:	5.0 / 5.0
Favourited:	1 times
Photos:	11 photos of Exner Lake
Parks:	Makwa Lake Provincial Park
Location:	53.9978997, -109.2147817
Max Depth:	12 m (39 ft)

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Graffy93

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Nov 26, 2025

Some early ice fishing at Exner Lake!

🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Gerald Siemens

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Jun 18, 2024

🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Michael Hall

🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Matt - SaskLakes.ca

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Jun 18, 2024

Very pretty little trout pond. Short walk to get down to the dock. Saw a loon and an osprey.

🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Alfred “Fred” Exner

The lake was named after Alfred Exner who contributed countless hours assisting fisheries development.

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Makwa Lake Provincial Park

Makwa Lake Provincial Park is located at Exner Lake.

Phone: 306-837-2410
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/917/makwa-lake-provincial-park

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Fishing at Exner Lake

Regularly stocked with rainbow trout and tiger trout.

Please note there is a custom limit for stocked trout on the lake.

Exner Lake is in the southern fishing zone.

What fish are in Exner Lake

Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout can be found in Exner Lake.

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Exner Lake is from Season: Season is open year round for stocked trout

The season for stocked trout is Open All Year.

Fishing Limits for Exner Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Exner Lake. **All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.**
Species	Limit
Stocked Trout	Limit 3, Only 1 Over 43 Cm

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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.