Lac des Îles

(Lac des Isles)

Lac des Îles is a massive fishing and recreational lake in central Saskatchewan. It is almost entirely within Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The Big Island Lake Reserve borders part of the southwest shore. The lake is just NW of Goodsoil and 74km WNW of the City of Meadow Lake. Lac des Îles is accessible from Highways 950 and 954.

There are four boat launches, multiple campgrounds, sandy beaches, private cabins, and many trails at the lake. This is a great family-friendly destination in a beautiful part of the province.

Murray Doell Campground is a provincial campground on the north shore of the lake. The campground has a beach, boat launch, and 43 electric campsites.

Big Island Cove Resort is on the south shore of the lake and offers rental cabins, campsites, a beach, and boat and paddle sport rentals. A general store carries tackle, souvenirs, confectionery and groceries.

Northern Cross Resort is just west of Big Island Cove Resort and offers full-service camping, modern cabins for rent, boat rentals and a beach.

Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker, Cisco and Longnose Sucker can be found in Lac des Îles. Note there is a custom limit for walleye on the lake.

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

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Details

Fishing Zone:	Central Zone
Photos:	25 photos of Lac des Îles
RM:	Beaver River No. 622
Parks:	Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Location:	54.440086785419, -109.43761776265
Shore Length:	81km
Surface Area:	13147 acres
Max Width:	5.6 km (3.5 mi)
Max Length:	20.9 km (13.0 mi)
Max Depth:	30.5 m (100 ft)
Inflows:	Cold River
Outflows:	Waterhen River

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Visited by Matthew Siemens

Visited a few years ago, great lake, lots of amenities!

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Murray Doell Campground Boat Launch Big Island Cove Resort Northern Cross Resort Christel Beach Lauman's Boat Launch Murray Doell Beach

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There are four boat launches, multiple campgrounds, sandy beaches, private cabins, and many trails at the lake. This is a great family-friendly destination in a beautiful part of the province.

Murray Doell Campground is a provincial campground on the north shore of the lake. The campground has a beach, boat launch, and 43 electric campsites.

Northern Cross Resort is just west of Big Island Cove Resort and offers full-service camping, modern cabins for rent, boat rentals and a beach.

Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker, Cisco and Longnose Sucker can be found in Lac des Îles. Note there is a custom limit for walleye on the lake.

Meadow Lake Provincial Park

Meadow Lake Provincial Park is located at Lac des Îles.

Phone: 306-236-7680
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/2965/meadow-lake-provincial-park

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Fishing at Lac des Îles

Note there is a custom limit for walleye on the lake.

Lac des Îles is in the central fishing zone.

Lac des Îles is partially within a First Nations Reserve. Please note that according to the Sask Anglers Guide:

Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.

What fish are in Lac des Îles

Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker, Cisco and Longnose Sucker can be found in Lac des Îles.

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Additional Restrictions:

Fishing Season

Fishing season on Lac des Îles is from May 15, 2025 to March 31, 2025.

Fishing Limits for Lac des Îles

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Lac des Îles. **All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.**
Species	Limit
Walleye	Limit 3, Only 1 Over 55 Cm
Northern Pike	Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm)
Yellow Perch	Limit 25
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.

Fish Facts

Fish Facts 2017	Walleye: (517 - 3460 g) Fair Pike: (99 - 8604 g) Moderate Perch: (14 - 105 g) Poor Whitefish: (29 - 2011 g)	July 24 - 27 / Gill nets. Walleye and pike abundance is consistent with previous survey, with angling success reported as good. Perch numbers have increased slightly. Most perch were forage size (<18 cm); however, anglers report catching quality sized perch. Whitefish abundance remains similar to previous survey.

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Boating at Lac des Îles

There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Lac des Îles.

Boat Launch

Lauman's Boat Launch

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Camping at Lac des Îles

There is a provincial campground and several private campgrounds at the lake.

There is 1 campground at Lac des Îles.

Murray Doell Campground

Beaches at Lac des Îles

There are 2 beaches at Lac des Îles.

Christel Beach

Murray Doell Beach

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Approach to the launch.
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Boat launch at the Murray Doell Campground.
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Cement boat launch and dock.
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Fish filleting shack at the launch.
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Signs at the launch.
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Outhouse at the launch.
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Parking at the launch.
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Sign at the boat launch.
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Lac des Îles

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.

Bathymetric map for Lac_des_Isles_1966.pdf — **bathy/lac_des_isles_1966.pdf**

Bathymetric map for Lac_des_Isles.pdf — **bathy/lac_des_isles.pdf**