Melville Town Reservoir

Melville Town Reservoir is the water source for the City of Melville and is also used for fishing and recreation. Just a few km northwest of Melville it is a nice spot close to town for a picnic or fishing both in summer and winter.

There is a viewing platform (no fishing allowed), a fishing dock, a primitive boat launch, picnic tables and an outhouse. No gas motors are allowed on the lake. Only electric motors or paddlers are permitted.

Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch can be found in the lake. Please note there is a custom limit for Perch. The lake has been stocked in the past with Walleye but not since 2016.

The reservoir is along the course of Crescent Creek.

History

The dam was originally built in 1921 by Canadian National Railway to create a reservoir. The city of Melville bought the reservoir in 1958 and a water treatment plant was built in 1959.

This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.

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Fishing Zone:	Southern Zone
Location:	50.96068295, -102.86295316748
Shore Length:	13km
Surface Area:	366 acres

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Visited by Matthew Siemens (picnic)

September 13, 2024

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A small lake just outside of Melville. Has a really nice sitting dock, a boat launch and day-use areas.

Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch can be found in the lake. Please note there is a custom limit for Perch. The lake has been stocked in the past with Walleye but not since 2016.

The reservoir is along the course of Crescent Creek.

History

The dam was originally built in 1921 by Canadian National Railway to create a reservoir. The city of Melville bought the reservoir in 1958 and a water treatment plant was built in 1959.

Melville Town Reservoir is in the southern fishing zone.

What fish are in Melville Town Reservoir

Northern Pike, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Melville Town Reservoir.

Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.

Fishing Season

Fishing season on Melville Town Reservoir is open from May 5, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

Fishing Limits for Melville Town Reservoir

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Melville Town Reservoir. **All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.**
Species	Limit
Northern Pike	Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm
Yellow Perch	Limit 10 (Custom limit for Melville Town Reservoir)
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye	Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm

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 Melville Town Reservoir

Stocked in 2016 with 150,000 Walleye Fry.

Stocked in 2014 with 50,000 Walleye Fry.

Electric Boat Motors Only

There is 1 boat launch/marina at Melville Town Reservoir.

Boat Launch

I don't have any campgrounds reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!

I don't have any beaches reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!

Photos

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Primitive launch and dock.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Road near launch and picnic area.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Picnic area near launch.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Motor restriction sign.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Melville Town Reservoir

Old Provincial Bathy Charts

These maps were produced by the government a long time ago, using primitive methods. They are not intended for navigation and should not be expected to be accurate.