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Forbes Lake

Forbes Lake is a large lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located 85km NNE of La Ronge.

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CHURCHILL RIVER ABOVE OTTER RAPIDS
06CD002
19.3 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 14:30:00 UTC | Level: 2.424 m | Discharge: 536.000 m3/s
RAPID RIVER AT OUTLET OF LAC LA RONGE
06CB002
54.8 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 15:10:00 UTC | Level: 7.660 m | Discharge: 93.800 m3/s
LAC LA RONGE AT LA RONGE
06CB001
85.4 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 14:25:00 UTC | Level: 364.430 m | Discharge: N/A
MONTREAL RIVER AT OUTLET OF BIGSTONE LAKE
06CA001
88.5 km
Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A

Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Location: 55.818898994036, -104.78167026357
Shore Length: 104km
Surface Area: 3,717 acres

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Hi, this is Matthew Siemens. I wrote and compiled the data on this page from a variety of sources. Sources include government websites and data sources, public websites, personal experience, and user-submitted information. References for this page.

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Geomemorial Information

There are 3 features at Forbes Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.

McMillan Island is named after Glen Allan McMillan
Laing Island is named after Leslie Norman Laing
Robertson Bay is named after Forbes Robertson
Learn more about the Sask Geomemorial Program

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Fishing at Forbes Lake

Forbes Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in Forbes Lake

Walleye, Lake Trout, Northern Pike and Lake Whitefish can be found in Forbes Lake.

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Forbes Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Fishing Limits for Forbes Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Forbes Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Lake Trout Limit 3 (only one may exceed 65 cm)
Northern Pike Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm)
Walleye Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye)
Lake Whitefish Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish)

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Boating at Forbes Lake

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References

2026-2027 Sask Anglers Guide
2026-2027 Sask Anglers Guide

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