Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
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Lac Île-à-la-Crosse is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Île-à-la-Crosse and 51km SE of Buffalo Narrows.
Fort Black is adjacent to Lac Île-à-la-Crosse.
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Communities: | Île-à-la-Crosse, Patuanak |
| Parks: | Lac Île-à-la-Crosse (South Bay) Recreation Site, Fort Black |
| Location: | 55.590279231434, -107.87233718002 |
| Shore Length: | 450km |
| Surface Area: | 108,668 acres |
| Inflows: | Churchill Lake by Aubichon Arm or Deep River, Beaver River |
| Outflows: | Churchill River |
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Directions to Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
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
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Fort Black
Fort Black is located at Lac Île-à-la-Crosse.
Fishing at Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
Lac Île-à-la-Crosse is in the central fishing zone.
Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.
What fish are in Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Lac Île-à-la-Crosse is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
| Species | Limit |
| Walleye | Limit 3, Only 1 Over 55 Cm (combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
| 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
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Walleye: (50 - 2110 g) Sparse Pike: (92 - 5070 g) Fair Perch: (15 - 110 g) | July 3 - 6, July 8 - 11 / Gill nets. Walleye -angling reported as fair. Pike - angling reported as good. Perch were forage size (<18 cm). |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
Boating at Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Lac Île-à-la-Crosse.
Camping at Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
Beaches at Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
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Communities near Lac Île-à-la-Crosse
There are 2 communities at Lac Île-à-la-Crosse.
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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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