Highrock Lake
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Highrock Lake is a massive lake in northern Saskatchewan.
In 1948 a U.S. Navy Beechcraft plane crashed near the lake which triggered Operation Attaché a massive RCAF led search and rescue operation. The crew was eventually found and rescued and the plane was burnt. It's location was eventually rediscovered in 2025. Lost for 77 Years: The Forgotten U.S. Navy Plane in Saskatchewan’s North is a documentary about the plane and rescue operation.
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Northern Zone |
| Location: | 57.065588612149, -105.52573597215 |
| Shore Length: | 301km |
| Surface Area: | 22,768 acres |
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Directions to Highrock Lake
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
Geomemorial Information
There are 6 features at Highrock Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.
Events
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Fishing at Highrock Lake
Highrock Lake is in the northern fishing zone.
What fish are in Highrock Lake
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Highrock Lake is from May 25, 2026 to April 15, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Highrock Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Arctic Grayling | Limit 2 (only one may exceed 35 cm) |
| Lake Trout | Limit 3 (only one may exceed 65 cm) |
| 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) |
| Burbot | Limit 8 |
| 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.
Fishing Attractions/Services at Highrock Lake
Boating at Highrock Lake
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Camping at Highrock Lake
Beaches at Highrock Lake
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Data Sources & References
- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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