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Howitson Lake

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Howitson Lake is a small lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located 79km NE of La Ronge.

Howitson Lake is named after George Alexander Howitson. Learn more about the GeoMemorial Naming Program.

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RAPID RIVER AT OUTLET OF LAC LA RONGE

06CB002

24.6 km

Latest: 2026-07-13 23:10:00 UTC | Level: 7.599 m | Discharge: 86.500 m3/s

CHURCHILL RIVER ABOVE OTTER RAPIDS

06CD002

30.9 km

Latest: 2026-07-13 22:30:00 UTC | Level: 2.274 m | Discharge: 490.000 m3/s

LAC LA RONGE AT LA RONGE

06CB001

78.8 km

Latest: 2026-07-13 22:25:00 UTC | Level: 364.323 m | Discharge: N/A

WAPISKAU RIVER ABOVE WHITE LAKE

06DD003

79.6 km

Latest: 2026-07-13 22:30:00 UTC | Level: 8.420 m | Discharge: 24.900 m3/s

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Fishing Zone:	Central Zone
Named After:	George Alexander Howitson
Location:	55.536192530574, -104.28614676833
Shore Length:	16km
Surface Area:	469 acres

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Howitson Lake was named after George Alexander Howitson as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.

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Howitson Lake is in the central fishing zone.

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

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