McPhee Lake
McPhee Lake is a small (465 acre) recreational lake located 40km NNW of the village of Christopher Lake and just east of the main entrance into the Prince Albert National Park, very close to Elk Ridge Resort.
There is an RV Park/Campground, and a subdivision of cabins with a beach at the lake. The boat launch is accessible directly from Highway 264. There is no sign for the boat launch and it's easy to miss.
You can find Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Burbot in McPhee Lake. The lake is periodically stocked with Walleye.
Is this not the McPhee Lake you are looking for? There are 2 McPhee Lakes in Saskatchewan.
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| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 2 times |
| Photos: | 20 photos of McPhee Lake |
| RM: | The District of Lakeland No. 521, Paddockwood No. 520 |
| Location: | 53.877263851414, -105.97229504699 |
| Shore Length: | 11km |
| Surface Area: | 465 acres |
| Max Depth: | 5.6 m (18.5 ft) |
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Directions to McPhee Lake
Accessible from Highway 264.
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.
For directions directly to a service/amenity at the lake click on one of the listings in Services & Amenities
How it got its name
The area was surveyed in 1913 by a man named Martindale who employed a fellow named McPhee on his crew.
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Fishing at McPhee Lake
McPhee Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in McPhee Lake
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on McPhee Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for McPhee Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| Walleye | Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
| 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.
Record of fish stocked in McPhee Lake
| Stocked in 2022 with 250,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2019 with 300,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2015 with 500,000 Walleye Fry. |
Fish Facts
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Walleye: (136 - 2132 g) Moderate Pike: (338 - 770 g) Moderate | August 1 - 2 / Gill nets. Stocked every second year with 600,000 walleye fry. Fair angling success reported for pike at time of survey. |
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