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MacDonnell Lake

MacDonnell Lake is a medium sized lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located 92km NNE of Prince Albert.

MacDonnell Lake is named after John Kenneth MacDonnell. Learn more about the GeoMemorial Naming Program.

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CANDLE LAKE AT CANDLE LAKE
05KE008
26.5 km
Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A
WHITE GULL CREEK AT HIGHWAY NO. 106
05KE010
45.2 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 09:20:00 UTC | Level: 2.153 m | Discharge: 1.520 m3/s
MONTREAL LAKE NEAR WEYAKWIN
06CA006
53.8 km
Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A
WASKESIU LAKE AT WASKESIU LAKE
06CA002
54.5 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 09:20:00 UTC | Level: 532.406 m | Discharge: N/A

Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Named After: John Kenneth MacDonnell
Location: 54.007021094883, -105.26603814574
Shore Length: 19km
Surface Area: 751 acres

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Geomemorial Information

MacDonnell Lake was named after John Kenneth MacDonnell as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.

Learn more about the Sask Geomemorial Program

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Fishing at MacDonnell Lake

MacDonnell Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in MacDonnell Lake

Northern Pike can be found in MacDonnell Lake.

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on MacDonnell Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Fishing Limits for MacDonnell Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in MacDonnell Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
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Northern Pike Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm)

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Boating at MacDonnell Lake

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2026-2027 Sask Anglers Guide
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