Johnston Lake
Johnston Lake is a small fishing lake in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The lake is located just N of Lac des Îles and 73km WNW of the City of Meadow Lake.
There is a boat launch and dock on the lake but no other services. Murray Doell on Lac des Îles is directly south of Johnston Lake and has a campground, beach, and service centre.
Johnston Lake is named after Robert Alexander Johnston who lost his life fighting in WW2 in Italy.
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch and Walleye can be found in Johnston Lake. Please note there is a custom restriction for Walleye on the lake. Johnston Lake has been stocked with Walleye in the past but not since 2019.
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| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Named After: | Robert Alexander Johnston |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 1 times |
| Photos: | 10 photos of Johnston Lake |
| Parks: | Meadow Lake Provincial Park |
| Location: | 54.4720427902, -109.39473466013 |
| Shore Length: | 6km |
| Surface Area: | 230 acres |
| Max Depth: | 12.8 m (42 ft) |
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Directions to Johnston 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
Johnston Lake was named after Robert Alexander Johnston as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.
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Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Phone: 306-236-7680
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/2965/meadow-lake-provincial-park
Fishing at Johnston Lake
Has been stocked with walleye in the past.
Johnston Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Johnston Lake
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Johnston Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Johnston Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Walleye | Limit 3, Only 1 Over 55 Cm |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
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.
Record of fish stocked in Johnston Lake
| Stocked in 2019 with 100,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2017 with 100,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2015 with 100,000 Walleye Fry. |
Fish Facts
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Walleye: (203 - 2923 g) Moderate Pike: (438 - 2254 g) Moderate Perch: (28 - 110 g) Moderate | July 7 - 8 / Gill nets. Consistent walleye, slightly improved pike and perch within historical range of results. Most perch were forage size (<18 cm). Walleye fry stocking to continue. |
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My very dirty truck at the boat launch.
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View of the lake from the boat launch.
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- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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