Lake Diefenbaker
Lake Diefenbaker is a massive lake located 35km N of Central Butte in southern Saskatchewan. Bigmouth Buffalo, Burbot, Cisco, Lake Trout, Longnose Sucker, Northern Pike, Perch, Rainbow Trout, Sturgeon, Walleye, White Sucker and Whitefish can be found in Lake Diefenbaker.
The lake has a surface area of 107,132 acres and is located at: 50.92283757037735, -107.49800295574327.
There are 11 parks near Lake Diefenbaker. Douglas Provincial Park, Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, Danielson Provincial Park, Matador Grasslands, Matador Grasslands Protected Area, Elbow Harbour Recreation Site, Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site, Palliser Regional Park, Herbert Ferry Regional Park, Cabri Regional Park and Prairie Lake Regional Park.
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FishingLake Diefenbaker is a popular fishing destination. Bigmouth Buffalo, Burbot, Cisco, Lake Trout, Longnose Sucker, Northern Pike, Perch, Rainbow Trout, Sturgeon, Walleye, White Sucker and Whitefish are found in the lake.
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About Lake Diefenbaker
The lake was officially named on 1967-07-14.
Bays on Lake Diefenbaker
There are 30 bays on Lake Diefenbaker.
- Belhumeur Bay (Surface Area: 131 acres)
- Cactus Bay (Surface Area: 144 acres)
- Cooper Bay
- Coteau Bay (Surface Area: 714 acres)
- Cruikshank Bay
- Dunblane Bay (Surface Area: 61 acres)
- Elbow Harbour (Surface Area: 27 acres)
- Enfield Bay (Surface Area: 45 acres)
- Gordon McKenzie Arm (Surface Area: 10414 acres)
- Hind Bay (Surface Area: 68 acres)
- Hitchcock Bay (Surface Area: 103 acres)
- Jahnke Bay
- Landing Bay
- Massacre Bay
- Miry Bay
- Munro Bay
- Omache Bay
- Peterson Bay (Surface Area: 55 acres)
- Pump House Bay (Surface Area: 26 acres)
- Ramp Bay (Surface Area: 19 acres)
- Red Ochre Bay
- Russell Bay
- Sage Bay (Surface Area: 63 acres)
- Snakebite Bay
- Spence Bay (Surface Area: 13 acres)
- Sullivan Bay
- Swift Current Bay
- Taggart Bay
- Thomson Arm (Surface Area: 17518 acres)
- Tufts Bay (Surface Area: 27 acres)
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Activities at Lake Diefenbaker
Fishing at Lake Diefenbaker
Lake Diefenbaker is in the southern fishing zone.
Available Species
Bigmouth Buffalo, Burbot, Cisco, Lake Trout, Longnose Sucker, Northern Pike, Perch, Rainbow Trout, Sturgeon, Walleye, White Sucker and Whitefish can be found in Lake Diefenbaker. Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Lake Diefenbaker is open from May 5, 2023 to
March 31, 2024.
Additional Restrictions:
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Irrigation Bay Of Coteau Bay Closed To Angling March 1 To May 14
Fishing Limits for Lake Diefenbaker
| Species | Limit |
| Bigmouth Buffalo | Limit 0 |
| Burbot | Limit 8 |
| Lake Trout | Limit 3, only one may exceed 65 cm |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm |
| Perch | Limit 25 |
| Stocked Trout | Limit 5, all species combined |
| Sturgeon | Limit 0 |
| Whitefish | Limit 8 |
| Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye | Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm |
Camping at Lake Diefenbaker
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Cabins at Lake Diefenbaker
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Attractions at Lake Diefenbaker
Douglas Provincial Park
Douglas Provincial Park is located at Lake Diefenbaker.
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/308/douglas-provincial-park
Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park
Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park is located at Lake Diefenbaker.
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/312/saskatchewan-landing-provincial-park
Danielson Provincial Park
Danielson Provincial Park is located at Lake Diefenbaker.
Matador Grasslands
Matador Grasslands is located at Lake Diefenbaker.
Matador Grasslands Protected Area
Matador Grasslands Protected Area is located at Lake Diefenbaker.
Elbow Harbour Recreation Site
Elbow Harbour Recreation Site is located at Lake Diefenbaker.
Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site
Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site is located at Lake Diefenbaker.
Palliser Regional Park
Palliser Regional Park is located at Lake Diefenbaker.
Phone: (306) 353-4604 Campground: (306) 353-4604 Golf Course: (306) 353-2065 Fax: (306) 353-4644
Herbert Ferry Regional Park
Herbert Ferry Regional Park is located at Lake Diefenbaker.
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/1572/herbert-ferry-regional-park
Cabri Regional Park
Cabri Regional Park is located at Lake Diefenbaker.
Phone: (306) 587-2755 (Seasonal)
Prairie Lake Regional Park
Prairie Lake Regional Park is located at Lake Diefenbaker.
Phone: (306) 859-2099
Tufts Bay Campground
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/146/tufts-bay-campground
Located at: 51.11962,-106.6107
Hitchcock's Hideaway
Phone: (306) 573-4446
Website: https://www.hitchcocks.ca/
Located at: 51.0511764,-106.8446102
Lake Diefenbaker Fishing Charters
Fishing Geeks
High Plains Outfitting
Galloway Bay Outfitters
Marshland Fishing
Website: https://marshlandfishing.com
Elbow Trail
Harbor Golf and Rv Park
Phone: (306) 854-2300
Website: http://www.harborgolfclub.com/
Located at: 51.1053655,-106.5980529
Coteau Beach Golf Course
Lakeside Marina Service
Boat Launch Fees:
Daily: $7.00 Seasonal: $50.00
Phone: (306) 854-2211
Website: https://www.lakesidemarina.ca/
Located at: 51.0977968,-106.6012879
Sandy Shores Resort & Marina
Phone: (306) 249-2939
Website: http://www.sandyshoresresort.ca/
Located at: 51.2623978,-106.8958054
Sandy Shores Resort & Marina
Phone: (306) 249-2939
Website: http://www.sandyshoresresort.ca/
Located at: 51.2623978,-106.8958054
Bays On Diefenbaker
Phone: (306) 313-9474
Website: https://lakeshorebays.ca/
Located at: 51.15466179999999,-106.7256575
Depth Charts for Lake Diefenbaker
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. The maps are interesting though and give you a bit of an idea of the shape and depth changes of the lake.
Details
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| RM: | Maple Bush 224 |
| Parks: | Douglas Provincial Park, Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, Danielson Provincial Park, Matador Grasslands, Matador Grasslands Protected Area, Elbow Harbour Recreation Site, Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site, Palliser Regional Park, Herbert Ferry Regional Park, Cabri Regional Park, Prairie Lake Regional Park |
| Location: | 50.92283757037735, -107.49800295574327 |
| Shore Length: | 1001km |
| Surface Area: | 107,132 acres |
| Max Width: | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Max Length: | 225 km (140 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Inflows: | South Saskatchewan River |
| Outflows: | South Saskatchewan RiverQu'Appelle River |
| Communities: | Elbow, Mistusinne |
Nearby lakes
| Little Long Lake | 12.6km |
| Luck Lake | 18.6km |
| Kramer Lake | 25.9km |
| Spillway | 26.1km |
| Marion Lake | 31.4km |
References
- https://documents.sasklakes.ca/2023-24_Anglers_Guide.pdf
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Diefenbaker
- https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=HAQZE
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/308/douglas-provincial-park
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/312/saskatchewan-landing-provincial-park
- https://parks.saskatchewan.ca/danielson-provincial-park/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=SKPP&parkId=290320
- https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/palliser/
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/1572/herbert-ferry-regional-park
- https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/cabri/
- https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/prairie-lake/
- https://gisappl.saskatchewan.ca/BathyMaps/Diefenbaker_-A.pdf
- https://gisappl.saskatchewan.ca/BathyMaps/Diefenbaker_A-B.pdf
- https://gisappl.saskatchewan.ca/BathyMaps/Diefenbaker_B-C.pdf
- https://gisappl.saskatchewan.ca/BathyMaps/Diefenbaker_C-D.pdf
- https://gisappl.saskatchewan.ca/BathyMaps/Diefenbaker_Coteau_Bay.pdf
- https://gisappl.saskatchewan.ca/BathyMaps/Diefenbaker_D-E.pdf
- https://gisappl.saskatchewan.ca/BathyMaps/Diefenbaker_E-F.pdf
- https://gisappl.saskatchewan.ca/BathyMaps/Diefenbaker_F-.pdf
- https://gisappl.saskatchewan.ca/BathyMaps/LakeDiefenbaker_FullLake.pdf
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/146/tufts-bay-campground
- https://www.hitchcocks.ca/
- https://fishinglakediefenbaker.com/
- https://fishinggeeks.net/
- https://www.highplainsoutfitting.com/
- https://www.gallowaybayoutfitters.com/
- https://marshlandfishing.com
- http://www.harborgolfclub.com/
- https://www.lakesidemarina.ca/
- http://www.sandyshoresresort.ca/
- https://lakeshorebays.ca/