Jade Lake

Jade Lake is one of the very popular Gem Lakes in the Narrow Hills Provincial Park. It's the closest lake to the parking lot and probably the most well-known and photographed. This is an incredibly popular destination for hiking, paddling, swimming and camping!

The lake is not big at only 30 acres but is still the largest of the Gem Lakes.

Jade Lake is 54km NE of the Resort Village of Candle Lake and 123km NNE of Prince Albert. The parking lot for the lake is accessible on a gravel road off of Highway 913 (gravel). The road is usually in decent shape and I've seen some pretty small cars in there. Be aware that it can be rough and is not maintained frequently.

The lake itself is only accessible by trail. There is good access for launching a canoe/kayak but it is at the bottom of a fairly steep set of stairs. So be prepared to carry your boat down the trail and stairs before launching. Please note that no gas motors are allowed on the Gem Lakes

From Jade Lake it is possible to portage to a number of the other Gem Lakes. There is also a hiking trail that loops around many of the lakes. There is no cell service at the Gems so I recommend taking a picture of the Hiking Trail map near the parking lot before getting started.

It is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout.

This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.

Campground Provincial Park Washrooms Launch Site
Stocked Fish Rainbow Trout Tiger Trout Splake Trout
Boundary on map.

Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Park: Narrow Hills Provincial Park
Location: 54.190643878928, -104.80996246471
Shore Length: 2km
Surface Area: 30 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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Discussion and Ratings

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Visited by Matthew Siemens
September 28, 2024
Comment from Michael Hall
August 4, 2024
Rating from Gerald Siemens
April 21, 2024

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Map

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Fishing at Jade Lake

Jade Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in Jade Lake

Rainbow Trout, Splake and Tiger Trout can be found in Jade Lake.

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Jade Lake is open from May 15, 2024 to March 31, 2025. The season for Stocked Trout is Open All Year.

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Fishing Limits for Jade Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Jade Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Stocked Trout Limit 5, all species combined

Record of fish stocked in Jade Lake

Stocked in 2024 with 1,000 Rainbow Trout Fingerlings.
Stocked in 2023 with 1,000 Rainbow Trout Fingerlings and 1,500 Tiger Trout Fingerlings.
Stocked in 2022 with 1,000 Rainbow Trout Fingerlings.
Stocked in 2021 with 1,500 Tiger Trout Fingerlings and 1,000 Rainbow Trout Fingerlings.
Stocked in 2020 with 1,000 Rainbow Trout Fingerlings.

Boating at Jade Lake

There is 1 boat launch/marina at Jade Lake.

Camping at Jade Lake

I don't have any campgrounds reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!

Beaches at Jade Lake

I don't have any beaches reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!

Photos

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Jade Lake sign.
Jade Lake sign.
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View of the lake launch.
View of the lake launch.
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View of Jade Lake from the trail.
View of Jade Lake from the trail.
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Jade Lake sign.
Jade Lake sign.
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View of the lake from the hiking trail.
View of the lake from the hiking trail.
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Jade Lake sign looking over the lake.
Jade Lake sign looking over the lake.
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Hiking trail sighn.
Hiking trail sighn.
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Signs at the parking lot.
Signs at the parking lot.
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Signs at the parking lot.
Signs at the parking lot.
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Quite large parking area.
Quite large parking area.
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Fee sign at the parking lot.
Fee sign at the parking lot.
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Gem Lake Trails Sign.
Gem Lake Trails Sign.
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Jade Lake

Old Provincial Bathy Charts

These maps were produced by the government a long time ago, using primitive methods. They are not intended for navigation and should not be expected to be accurate.

Parking Lot

Large parking lot with an outhouse. This is the only parking lot for the Gem Lakes, and access to the trails and campsites is from here.


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Launch Access

There is access here to launch kayaks and canoes. You'll need to take a trail here, and it's at the bottom of a fairly long set of stairs so be prepared to carry your boat!


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