Lake Diefenbaker
Lake Diefenbaker is one of the premiere fishing and recreational destinations in the province. There are a huge number of parks, communities, and resorts on the lake, and many beaches, boat launches, trails, marinas, etc, to explore.
There are three provincial parks (Danielson Provincial Park, Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, Douglas Provincial Park), four regional parks (Cabri Regional Park, Palliser Regional Park, Herbert Ferry Regional Park, Prairie Lake Regional Park) and a couple rec. sites on the lake (Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site, Elbow Harbour Recreation Site).
Lake Diefenbaker is home to not only an incredible number of different species (14 species of game fish) but also some truly massive ones! It holds the record for world record for rainbow trout and burbot.
This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.
















Details
Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
Photos: | 58 photos of Lake Diefenbaker |
RM: | Excelsior No. 166, Saskatchewan Landing No. 167, Victory No. 226 |
Communities: | Resort Village of Beaver Flat, Riverhurst, Hitchcock Bay |
Parks: | Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site, Palliser Regional Park, Herbert Ferry Regional Park, Prairie Lake Regional Park, Douglas Provincial Park, Danielson Provincial Park, Elbow Harbour Recreation Site, Cabri Regional Park |
Location: | 50.922837570377, -107.49800295574 |
Shore Length: | 1002km |
Surface Area: | 107132 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 |
Discussion and Ratings
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Map
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Parks
Fishing at Lake Diefenbaker
Lake Diefenbaker is in the southern fishing zone.
What fish are in Lake Diefenbaker
Goldeye, Mooneye, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker, Cisco, Longnose Sucker, Lake Sturgeon and Sauger can be found in Lake Diefenbaker.
Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Lake Diefenbaker is from May 5, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
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 |
Goldeye | Limit 8 (combined limit for goldeye and mooneye) |
Mooneye | Limit 8 (combined limit for goldeye and mooneye) |
Lake Trout | Limit 3 (only one may exceed 65 cm) |
Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
Rainbow Trout | Limit 5 (combined limit for all stocked trout) |
Walleye | Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
Burbot | Limit 8 |
Cisco | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
Lake Sturgeon | Limit 0 |
Sauger | Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
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.
Boating at Lake Diefenbaker
There are 5 boat launches/marinas at Lake Diefenbaker.
Camping at Lake Diefenbaker
There are 2 campgrounds at Lake Diefenbaker.
Beaches at Lake Diefenbaker
There are 5 beaches at Lake Diefenbaker.
Communities near Lake Diefenbaker
There are 3 communities near Lake Diefenbaker.
Nearby Lakes
Photos
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Lake Diefenbaker
Angler's Edge Mapping (AEM)
High quality print and downloadable mobile maps are available for this lake from AEM.
About AEMOld 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.
Resort Village of Beaver Flat
Riverhurst
Hitchcock Bay
Tufts Bay Campground
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/146/tufts-bay-campground
Hitchcock's Hideaway
Phone: (306) 573-4446
Email:
[email protected]
Website: https://www.hitchcocks.ca/
Sandy Shores Resort & Marina
Phone: (306) 249-2939
Website: http://www.sandyshoresresort.ca/
Lake Diefenbaker Fishing Charters
Website: https://fishinglakediefenbaker.com/
Fishing Geeks
Galloway Bay Outfitters
Phone: (306) 375-7223
Website: https://www.gallowaybayoutfitters.com/
Marshland Fishing
High Plains Outfitting
Website: https://www.highplainsoutfitting.com/
Lakeside Marina Service
Boat Launch Fees:
Daily: $7.00 Seasonal: $50.00
Phone: (306) 854-2211
Website: https://www.lakesidemarina.ca/
Bays On Diefenbaker
Phone: (306) 313-9474
Email:
[email protected]
Website: https://lakeshorebays.ca/
Elbow Trail
Harbor Golf and Rv Park
Phone: (306) 854-2300
Website: http://www.harborgolfclub.com/
Sandy Shores Resort & Marina
Phone: (306) 249-2939
Website: http://www.sandyshoresresort.ca/
Coteau Beach Golf Course
Danielson Beach
Douglas Beach
Douglas South Beach
Danielson Boat Launch
Douglas Boat Launch
Bear Paw Campground Beach
Cottonwood Beach
Living Sky Sailing School
Sand Dunes Trailhead
Cabri Launch Site
Kyle Launch Site
References
Other References
- Lake Diefenbaker (Wikipedia)
- Lake Diefenbaker (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Resort Village of Beaver Flat (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Riverhurst (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Hitchcock Bay (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/146/tufts-bay-campground
- https://www.hitchcocks.ca/
- http://www.sandyshoresresort.ca/
- https://fishinglakediefenbaker.com/
- https://fishinggeeks.net/
- https://www.gallowaybayoutfitters.com/
- https://marshlandfishing.com
- https://www.highplainsoutfitting.com/
- https://www.lakesidemarina.ca/
- https://lakeshorebays.ca/
- http://www.harborgolfclub.com/
- https://livingskysailingschool.ca/index.html
Feedback
Rating from Nancy Walloschek
September 7, 2024Favourited by Nancy Walloschek
September 7, 2024Visited by Matthew Siemens (swimming, camping, hiking, picnic)
June 15, 2024Visited by Gerald Siemens (swimming, camping, hiking, picnic)
June 15, 2024