McDowell Lake

McDowell Lake is a medium sized lake located 266km NNW of Sandy Bay and 474km NNE of Meadow Lake (City). The lake has a surface area of 2,333 acres and is located at: 57.65127674499143,-104.19345278641778.

The lake is in the northern fishing zone. Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike and Walleye can be found in McDowell Lake.

There are no parks or communities on the lake.

Geikie River Recreation Site is 16km WSW of McDowell Lake.

McDowell Lake was named after Kenneth Lendon McDowell on 1964-02-27 as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program ran by the Sask Government.

About McDowell Lake

Fishing Zone: Northern Zone
Location: 57.65127674499143, -104.19345278641778
Shore Length: 36km
Surface Area: 2,333 acres

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Fishing at McDowell Lake

McDowell Lake is in the northern fishing zone.

What fish are in McDowell Lake

Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike and Walleye can be found in McDowell Lake. Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.

Fishing Season

Fishing season on McDowell Lake is open from May 25, 2023 to April 15, 2024.

Fishing Limits for McDowell Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in McDowell Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Lake Trout Limit 3, only one may exceed 65 cm
Lake Whitefish Limit 8
Northern Pike Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm

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