Lake of the Day

Larsen Lake (Larson Lake) is a small, quiet recreational and fishing lake located 20km SE of Spiritwood and is accessible from a grid road off Highway 3.

There are a handful of cabins on the lake. On the western shore, there is a boat launch with a dock.

Walleye, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch can be found in Larsen Lake. It is periodically stocked with Walleye every few years.

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Big Sandy Lake is a massive lake located 106km NE of the Resort Village of Candle Lake. The lake is accessible from a service road off the Hanson Lake Road.

There is an outfitter and a leased provincial rec. site on the north end of the lake. There are 13 campsites at the rec. site and the outfitter has rental cabins. The rec. site also has an outhouse, a paid, primitive boat launch, and a beach.

You can find Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Whitefish in Big Sandy Lake. A small number of Walleye were stocked in the lake in 2009 and 2010 but nothing recently. Please note there is a custom limit of 1 Walleye on Big Sandy Lake

There are a few creeks and rivers that flow into Big Sandy Lake. Ballantyne River flows out of the eastern end of Big Sandy Lake into Deschambault Lake.

Have you been to Big Sandy Lake?

Kit Lake is a tiny stocked trout lake in Clarence-Steepbank Provincial Park.

The lake is 55 km NE of the Resort Village of Candle Lake and is accessible off Highway 927 down a rough road that runs through the Provincial Park.

This is actually one of the easier-to-access lakes in the Provincial Park with a decent but primitive boat launch with no dock. It's suitable for small boats or paddlers. The road through the park is not maintained after Clarence Lake so take your time and make sure your vehicle has adequate clearance.

Kit Lake is stocked yearly with Rainbow Trout. The nearby Ridge Lake is stocked with Brook Trout.

Have you been to Kit Lake? What's your favourite lake in the Clarence-Stepbank Provincial Park?

Mission Lake (sometimes called Lebret Lake) is a medium-sized recreational and fishing lake located 75km NE of Regina.

The lake is one of the four "Fishing Lakes" in the Qu'Appelle Valley. Echo Lake is upstream, Katepwa Lake is dowstream.

Mission Lake is accessible from Highways 22, 34, and 56. Highway 56 runs along the north shore of the lake for its entire width.

The Lebret Recreation Site is a small rec. site located within the village of Lebret. It has a boat launch and room for parking and that's about it.

Like the other Fishing Lakes, there are a huge number of different fish species that can be found in Mission Lake, including: Walleye, Northern Pike, Bigmouth Buffalo, Burbot, Common Carp, Yellow Perch, Whitefish, and Suckers.

Mission Lake was named after the Catholic mission at Lebret.

The Qu'Appelle River is both the main inflow and outflow for the lake. Another small creek, "Echo Creek," enters Mission Lake on the southwest corner.

Fort Qu'Appelle is at the west end of the lake between Mission Lake and Echo Lake. The village of Lebret and Wa-pii-moos-toosis Reserve are on the north shore of the lake along Highway 56.

Have you fished at Mission Lake?

Potato Lake is a smaller fishing/recreational lake located 9.8km S of Air Ronge and 200km N of Prince Albert. The lake is accessible just off of Highway 2.

There is a subdivision of cabins on the west side of the lake, as well as a primitive boat launch.

The Napatāk Ramble Music Festival is held at the lake every year.

Walleye, Northern Pike, and Whitefish can be found in Potato Lake. Note that angling is closed on Potato Lake, Lower Potato Lake and the Potato River between April 1 - May 31. Parts of the Potato River are closed to angling all year. See Anglers Guide for full details.

Potato Lake is connected to Lac La Ronge by the Potato River. A short channel connects Potato Lake to Lower Potato Lake.

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Ranger Lake is a tiny fishing lake stocked with Splake Trout. This is a really pretty little lake but isn't the easiest to find or get to.

It's quite close to Candle Lake and works well as a day trip to do some paddling or fishing!

The lake is located 35km N of the Resort Village of Candle Lake just passed Heritage Lake. It is accessible down an ATV trail off of Highway 913 (gravel).

The turn-off from the highway is not marked so you'll need to go slow and keep your eyes open. You can leave a vehicle near the turn-off and either hike or ATV down to the lake. I've marked the turn-off on the map.

Ranger Lake is stocked with Splake Trout every second year.

Have you every been to Ranger Lake? Did you have any trouble finding it?

Buffalo Pound Trout Pond is a stocked trout pond in Buffalo Pound Provincial Park at Buffalo Pound Lake.

This is a nice, sheltered area to do some fishing or have a picnic especially if the weather isn't so nice on the big lake. It would be possible to launch a canoe or kayak on the pond, but please note that motors are forbidden on the pond.

The pond is 30km N of Moose Jaw with the access road starting at the park office.

The pond is stocked yearly with Rainbow Trout and has a fishing dock, outhouses, and a nice picnic/day-use area. The pond has been stocked with other species of trout in the past, including Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Tiger Trout, and Splake Trout but not for quite a few years. Please note there is a custom limit for stocked trout on the pond

Green Lake is a very large, long and skinny lake located 47km E of Meadow Lake (City) and just NW of Cowan Lake. Access to the lake is from the village of Green Lake and Highway 55.

The lake has a long history in the fur trade, and the Northern Village of Green Lake on the northern shore of the lake is the third oldest settlement in Saskatchewan.

Green Lake Lodge is located on the northwest side of the lake and has campsites, rental cabins, rental boats, and a paid boat launch.

Lac Vert RV Park is located on the northeast side of the lake. It is owned by the municipality and offers full-service RV sites, electric sites, a convenience store, and two boat launches.

Walleye, Northern Pike, Burbot, and Whitefish can be found in Green Lake. Lake Trout were stocked in the lake between 1989 and 1993 but I haven't heard of anyone catching them recently.

Tea Creek is the main inflow for Green Lake and enters at the south end. Green River is the main outflow and flows north from the lake into Beaver River.

Have you ever fished at Green Lake? Have you heard of anyone actually catching any Lake Trout?

Shannon Lake is a fishing and recreational lake located 25km E of Wakaw and 54km NNW of Humboldt.

There is a private campground with RV and tenting spots at the south end of the lake. A public boat launch is adjacent to the campground. There is a subdivision of cabins on the north side of the lake.

The lake is stocked periodically with Walleye.

Have you been to Shannon Lake?

Crooked Lake is a recreational and fishing lake in the Qu'Appelle Valley. It is a popular destination in winter and summer!

One of the many lakes within the valley it is 100km S of Yorkton and 168km E of Regina with Highway 247 providing access to the lake and most of its amenities.

On the northeast shores of Crooked Lake, there are many communities, cabins, campgrounds, and resorts. Crooked Lake Provincial Park has a beach, boat launch, campground, and other services. The Trans Canada Trail runs along the north shore of the lake passing through the provincial park.

The south and west shores of the lake are within various reserves.

A huge number of different game species can be found in the lake, including Bigmouth Buffalo, Burbot, Channel Catfish, Cisco, Common Carp, Lake Whitefish, Mooneye, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch.

Like many of the other lakes in the Qu'Appelle Valley, the water level is controlled by a dam on the east end of the lake.

Have you been to Crooked Lake? How was the fishing?