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.

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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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May 18, 2026
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Hi, this is Matthew Siemens. I wrote and compiled the data on this page from a variety of sources. Sources include government websites and data sources, public websites, personal experience, and user-submitted information. References for this page.

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🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Gerald Siemens
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Aug 7, 2025
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Gerald Siemens
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Jul 3, 2024
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Michael Hall
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Jul 3, 2024
I've stopped in here a few times trying to find the boat launch and finally tracked it down this time. It's off the highway with no signage. It's marked here if you're looking for it too!
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Directions to McPhee Lake

Accessible from Highway 264.

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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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Cabins for Sale at McPhee Lake

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Fishing at McPhee Lake

McPhee Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in McPhee Lake

Walleye, Northern Pike, Burbot, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found 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

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in McPhee Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
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

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

Fish Facts 2012
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.

Fishing Attractions/Services at McPhee Lake

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Boating at McPhee Lake

There is 1 boat launch/marina at McPhee Lake.

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Camping at McPhee Lake

There is 1 campground at McPhee Lake.

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Beaches at McPhee Lake

There is 1 beach at McPhee Lake.

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