Merkley Lake
Merkley Lake is a medium sized lake in northern Saskatchewan. It is located 94km NW of Sandy Bay.
Merkley Lake is named after Albert James Merkley. Learn more about the GeoMemorial Naming Program.
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Northern Zone |
| Named After: | Albert James Merkley |
| Location: | 56.121259866984, -103.32037772592 |
| Shore Length: | 10km |
| Surface Area: | 803 acres |
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Directions to Merkley Lake
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
Geomemorial Information
Merkley Lake was named after Albert James Merkley as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.
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Fishing at Merkley Lake
Merkley Lake is in the northern fishing zone.
What fish are in Merkley Lake
Walleye, Northern Pike and Lake Whitefish can be found in Merkley Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Merkley Lake is from May 25, 2026 to April 15, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Merkley Lake
| Species | Limit |
| 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) |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
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.
Fishing Attractions/Services at Merkley Lake
Boating at Merkley Lake
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Camping at Merkley Lake
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Merkley Lake
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References
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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