Lake of the Day
Every day I will try and feature a different lake in Saskatchewan. Some weeks there is a theme to the lakes, and sometimes it's random, but either way it's a great way to learn about new lakes or rediscover old favourites!
Got a favourite lake you'd like to see featured, just let me know!
Little Deer Lake - Lake of the day for February 11, 2025
Little Deer Lake is a medium sized lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located in Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and 40km NE of La Ronge.
The lake is within Lac La Ronge Provincial Park.
ViewSecond Mustus Lake - Lake of the day for February 10, 2025
Second Mustus Lake is a tiny fishing and recreational lake in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The lake is located 9km W of Greig Lake and 44km NW of the City of Meadow Lake.
There is a boat launch with a dock and an outhouse at the lake.
Second Mustus Lake is one of four Mustus lakes in the Rusty Creek watershed. The other lakes are First Mustus Lake, Third Mustus Lake, and finally Fourth Mustus Lake.
Second Mustus Lake is accessible from Highway 224 (gravel) which runs along the south end of the lake.
There is no campground at Second Mustus Lake, nearby campgrounds are available to the public at Greig Lake and Kimball Lake.
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, White Sucker and Cisco can be found in Second Mustus Lake. Please note there is a custom limit for Walleye in the lake and all other lakes with Walleye in Meadow Lake Provincial Park.
Water flows from Third Mustus Lake into Second Mustus Lake before continuing into First Mustus Lake. It is possible to boat from Second Mustus Lake into Third Mustus Lake fairly easily. The passage from Second Mustus Lake to First Mustus Lake was blocked by a beaver dam the last time I was there.
ViewJan Lake - Lake of the day for February 7, 2025
Jan Lake is a massive fishing and recreational lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located 68km WNW of Creighton. The lake and its amenities are accessible off of Highway 135 (gravel). Jan lake Airport also provides access to the lake.
Jan Lake is a very popular fishing destination. The Resort Subdivision of Jan Lake is the only community on the lake and is surrounded by a provincial recreation site. The community has a public boat launch, store, sandy beach and private cabins. There are three lodges operating at the lake that offer cabin rentals, boat rentals, guiding, and more! The Jan Lake Campground within the rec. site is managed by Jeds on Jan and has powered and non-powered sites, and a convenience store.
A very nice, new playground was built in the community in 2024.
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Cisco can be found in Jan Lake. Please not there are a few custom season/location closures for fishing on Jan Lake
Jan Lake was named after Arthur Jan of Pelican Narrows who was a pioneer northern businessman/trader, and a justice of the peace from 1921.
Several lakes and rivers flow into Jan Lake. The main outflow is from the west end of Jan Lake into Pelican Lake.
Pelican Lake and Mirond Lake are accessible by boat from Jan Lake, while Deschambault Lake is accessible by canoe or kayak.
Jan Lake plays a large role in the memoirs of Olaf Hanson Northern Rover who trapped at Jan Lake in the 1920's and 1930's. It's a really interesting read for anyone who spends time in this part of the province!
ViewStark Lake - Lake of the day for February 6, 2025
Stark Lake is a tiny fishing lake partially within Porcupine Hills Provincial Park. The lake is 58km SE of Hudson Bay and directly west of Elbow Lake and north of Townsend Lake.
The lake is right up against highway 980 which provides access to the launch site. Stark Lake is connected to Elbow Lake by a creek that runs under the highway.
There are no services or amenities at the lake. A primitive launch gives access to the water for a small boat or paddler.
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch and White Sucker can be found in Stark Lake. An attempt was made to stock Stark Lake with trout in the 90's but it hasn't been stocked with trout since 1995.
There are many other lakes in the area, with lots to explore in the provincial park!
ViewTurtle Lake - Lake of the day for February 5, 2025
Turtle Lake is an incredibly popular fishing and recreational lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located 59km SSW of Meadow Lake.
Access to Turtle Lake and its amenities is from Highway 697 and Highway 795.
Turtle Lake is a very busy lake with over 1,500 cabins in many different communities around the lake. It is one of the most popular and heavily developed lakes in the province. There are many different beaches, boat launches, a golf course, campgrounds, hiking trails and more.
Part of the northwest shore of the lake borders the Thunderchild 115C Reserve. There used to be more stores around the lake but the only one still open seasonally is South Bay.
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Cisco can be found in Turtle Lake. The lake has historically been stocked with both lake whitefish and walleye. Whitefish haven't been stocked since 1984 and walleye stocking ended in 2009. It's also reportedly the home of the Turtle Lake Monster.
Turtle Lake was fished commercially for whitefish from the 1890's until the 1960 when the population collapsed and the industry closed down. A fish packing plant operated at Moonlight Bay during this time.
The primary outlet for the lake is Turtlelake River which flows into the North Saskatchewan River. Warner River and Mikinak lake are the primary inflows for Turtle Lake.
Have you ever fished at Turtle Lake? Have you seen the monster?
ViewLac la Pêche - Lake of the day for February 4, 2025
Lac la Pêche is a small (246 acre) recreational and fishing lake located 23km NE of Blaine Lake and 77km NNW of Warman. Access to the lake is from a grid off Highway 12.
There is a public boat launch at Lac la Pêche but no other public access to the lake.
The main attraction at Lac la Pêche is Lac la Pêche Resort. The resort has rental cabins, boat rentals, a sandy beach, convenience store, and seasonal camping sites. There are two subdivisions of private cabins at the lake. The west subdivision has smaller lakefront lots along Woodland Ave. The east subdivision has much larger lakefront lots with an environmental reserve along the shoreline.
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye and White Sucker can be found in Lac la Pêche. The lake is periodically stocked with Walleye.
ViewLostman's Lake - Lake of the day for February 3, 2025
Lostman's Lake is a small lake with poor access just north off the road to Nesslin Lake. The lake is 18KM ENE of Big River. There is access to the lake for a small boat or paddlers. It looks like a nice quiet lake for a paddle.
There are two access points to the lake both leading to the boat launch. The first access was blocked by a tree when I tried to make it down, but the second one was clear. (May, 2024) Neither of the access trails had signs.
I don't have any fish species reported in this lake but it's connected to a few other lakes including Little Nesslin so I wouldn't be surprised if it has Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch and maybe a few other species.
The lake has a few inflows from small unnamed lakes and flows out into Little Nesslin Lake.
Technically this looks like it is the most northernly of the "Ness Lakes", but there is a government bathymetric chart with the name "Lostman's Lake" for it.
Have you ever stopped in at Lostman's Lake? Did you find any fish there?
ViewYorkton Trout Pond - Lake of the day for January 31, 2025
Yorkton Trout Pond is a small stocked trout pond is located right within Yorkton. Access to the pond is from Queen St. Learn more on the Yorkton website.
The pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout, they were jumping when I was there! There are some really nice walking trails (part of the Trans Canada Trail) around the pond and an accessible fishing dock. This is a nice little escape if you're in town and want to be near the water or try and catch a trout.
Provincial fishing license is not required, but please observe the following rules:
Use of the fish pond during daylight hours only
Children must have adult supervision
No swimming / No pets allowed in the fish pond
Anglers are not to enter water (shore fishing only)
Ice fishing is strictly prohibited
Catch and release only
Barbless hooks only
Use of artificial bait only - no live bait
Refrain from using Corn as bait
Introduction of foreign fish species is strictly forbidden.
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Marean Lake - Lake of the day for January 30, 2025
Marean Lake is a medium sized fishing and recreational lake in southern Saskatchewan. The lake is 36km of Porcupine Plain WSW and 79km ESE of Melfort. The lake is accessible off Highway 679 on the west side, and through the provincial park on the east.
Much of Marean Lake is surrounded by Greenwater Lake Provincial Park. There is access to the east side of the lake with a boat launch and dock thorough the provincial park. Marean Lake Birding Trail is also located on the west side of the lake in the park. It has a 5.5 metre high lookout tower, interpretive signs, and is geared for bird watching. Over 200 different species of birds can be found around Marean Lake and Greenwater Lake.
On the west side of the lake is Marean Lake Resort with campsites, licensed cafe and rental condos. There is also a boat launch, beach, and quite a few private cabins.
The 8km long Klinger's trail connects Marean Lake Resort with Greenwater Lake Provincial Park.
Marean Lake is spring fed and the main outflow is a short creek that flows into Greenwater Lake.
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Burbot and White Sucker can be found in Marean Lake. The lake is stocked occasionally with walleye, more frequently in the past. It was even stocked with rainbow trout once in 1939 but obviously the population never became established. Please note there is a custom limit for Walleye on Marean Lake.
Marean Lake is located within the Greenwater Lake Provincial Park (SK071) Important Bird Area.
ViewBay lake - Lake of the day for January 29, 2025
Bay Lake is a small recreational lake just south of Candle Lake and east of Torch Lake. The lake is accessible off of Highway 265. There is no sign, but there is a turn off south of the Village Office with parking and a primitive boat launch.
This is a nice, smaller lake for paddlers when Candle Lake is too rough to go out safely.
There are ski trails on the west side of the lake starting either at the Village Office or at the boat launch. In the summer there are hiking trails on both the west and east side of the lake.
I haven't heard of any fish in here, but the lake is connected to Candle Lake so it seems possible they could work their way in. If you have any fishing info for Bay Lake please let me know!
Have you spent any time on Bay Lake?
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