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.
Current Conditions
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| User Rating: | 4.0 / 5.0 |
| Photos: | 19 photos of Melville Town Reservoir |
| Location: | 50.96068295, -102.86295316748 |
| Shore Length: | 13km |
| Surface Area: | 366 acres |
| Max Depth: | 4.8 m (15.7 ft) |
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Directions to Melville Town Reservoir
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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.
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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
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Melville Town Reservoir is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Melville Town Reservoir
| Species | Limit |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 10 |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Walleye | Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
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 2025 with 150,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2016 with 150,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2014 with 50,000 Walleye Fry. |
Fish Facts
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Walleye: (110 - 3345 g) Good Perch: (35 - 205 g) Moderate | Oct 2 - 3 / Gill nets. An abundant population of walleye exists, with good representation from numerous size classes. Although not as abundant in the previous survey, perch remain plentiful with the majority considered angling size (18cm). |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Melville Town Reservoir
Boating at Melville Town Reservoir
Electric Boat Motors Only
There is 1 boat launch/marina at Melville Town Reservoir.
Photos of Melville Town Reservoir
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Fishing Dock
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Heshka Lookout Dock
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Primitive launch and dock.
Melville Town Reservoir
Primitive launch and dock.
Melville Town Reservoir
Fishing Dock
Heshka Lookout Dock
Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Melville Town Reservoir
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Data Sources & References
- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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