Fur Lakes
Fur Lake is really several connected lakes just NW of Mont Nebo and 15KM E of the village of Shell Lake. The lake is officially called 'Fur Lakes'. Even though it's nearly 600 acres, that is spread across three lakes. Each lake is quite small. This makes them easy to navigate by canoe, kayak or paddleboard. This is a great paddling lake!
There is public access on both the north and south lakes. The north launch is quite shallow with no dock but is suitable for paddlers and small boats. The south launch is a bit deeper with a dock but is still a sand launch and not suitable for all boats.
There are cabins on both the north and south lakes as well as docks/private access from some of the surrounding farms.
Fur Lake Veteran's Retreat is located beside the south boat launch and operates as a retreat for veterans and first-responders to enjoy the lake and nature. The Veterans volunteer to maintain the boat launch, dock and the day use area for the general public.
Fishing is popular on the lake, although has been reported as slower in recent years as the lake has increased in popularity. Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, White Sucker and Cisco can be found in the lake.
The lake first appeared in historical records as Fir Lake. The original name originated from a Cree word meaning "water of the area of jackpines".
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 2 times |
| Photos: | 28 photos of Fur Lakes |
| RM: | Canwood No. 494 |
| Communities: | North Fur Lake Cabins, South Fur Lake Cabins |
| Parks: | Fur Lake Recreation Site |
| Location: | 53.295495234254, -106.89380184101 |
| Shore Length: | 15km |
| Surface Area: | 571 acres |
| Max Depth: | 15.8 m (52 ft) |
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Directions to Fur Lakes
The lake is easily accessible by gravel roads north of Highway 3. Signage to the lake is poor, use a map/GPS.
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
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Fur Lake Recreation Site
Fur Lake Recreation Site is located at Fur Lakes.
Fishing at Fur Lakes
Occasionally stocked with walleye in the past, but not since the mid 80's.
Fur Lakes is in the southern fishing zone.
What fish are in Fur Lakes
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Fur Lakes is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Fur Lakes
| 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) |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
| 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: (55 - 2815 g) Moderate Pike: (90 - 1065 g) Moderate Whitefish: (680 - 2635 g) | June 6 - 7 / Gill nets. Walleye, pike and whitefish populations remain stable relative to previous survey. No reports of angling success at the time of the survey. |
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Walleye: (142 - 2534 g) Good Pike: (348 - 8300 g) Fair Whitefish: (1170 - 2598 g) Moderate | June 12 - 13 / Gill nets. No reports of angling success at time of survey. |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Fur Lakes
Boating at Fur Lakes
There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Fur Lakes.
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Fur Lake Recreation Site Boat Launch
Panoramic view of the lake from the dock
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Panorama from the north lake boat launch
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Communities near Fur Lakes
There are 2 communities at Fur Lakes.
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- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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