Melville Town Reservoir

(Crescent Creek 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.

Boat Launch Fishing Dock
Stocked Fish Northern Pike Yellow Perch Walleye
Boundary on map.

Details

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

About this page

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.

No AI is used to generate content anywhere on this site.

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Visited by Matthew Siemens (picnic)
September 13, 2024
A small lake just outside of Melville. Has a really nice sitting dock, a boat launch and day-use areas.

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Map

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Fishing at Melville Town Reservoir

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.

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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

Record of fish stocked in Melville Town Reservoir

Stocked in 2016 with 150,000 Walleye Fry.
Stocked in 2014 with 50,000 Walleye Fry.
Stocked in 2012 with 200,000 Walleye Fry.
Stocked in 2010 with 200,000 Walleye Fry.

Boating at Melville Town Reservoir

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

Camping at Melville Town Reservoir

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

Beaches at Melville Town Reservoir

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

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Primitive launch and dock.
Primitive launch and dock.
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Outhouse.
Outhouse.
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Motor restriction sign.
Motor restriction sign.
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Road near launch and picnic area.
Road near launch and picnic area.
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Picnic area near launch.
Picnic area near launch.
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Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Uploaded by Matthew Siemens
Primitive launch and dock.
Primitive launch and dock.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Melville Town Reservoir

Heshka Lookout Dock

Very nicely done viewing dock with benches.


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Fishing Dock

Fishing Dock is located at Melville Town Reservoir.

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