Matheson Lake
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Matheson Lake is a medium-sized (816-acre) recreational and fishing lake in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The lake is located 16km WSW of Greig Lake and 45km NW of Meadow Lake (City). Access to the lake and amenities is from Highway 224 (gravel).
There is a campground at the lake, a boat launch, and a sandy beach. A 7.2km hiking trail goes around the lake. The Boreal Trail connects to Matheson Lake and the lake is often used as an access point to the trail.
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Burbot and White Sucker can be found in Matheson Lake.
Matheson Lake was named after two brothers and their wives. Who were pioneering Anglican Missionaries in Saskatchewan.
- The Rev. John Richard Matheson
- Dr. Elizabeth Becket Matheson
- The Rev. Canon Edward K. Matheson
- Eleanor Shepphird Matheson
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| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Photos: | 30 photos of Matheson Lake |
| RM: | Beaver River No. 622 |
| Parks: | Meadow Lake Provincial Park |
| Location: | 54.40911673935, -108.93875971924 |
| Shore Length: | 10km |
| Surface Area: | 816 acres |
| Max Depth: | 15.545 m (51.00 ft) |
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Directions to Matheson Lake
Accessible from Highway 224.
Get directions to the lake: here
Note: this just takes you to the closest road to the centre of the lake, and may not be the best route to get to the lake.
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Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Phone: 306-236-7680
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/2965/meadow-lake-provincial-park
Fishing at Matheson Lake
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Burbot and White Sucker can be found in Matheson Lake.
Matheson Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Matheson Lake
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Fishing Season
Fishing season on Matheson Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Matheson Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| Burbot | Limit 8 |
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.
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Boating at Matheson Lake
There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Matheson Lake.
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