Ministikwan Lake

Ministikwan Lake is a very large recreational and fishing lake located 32km W of the Village of Loon Lake and 80km W of the City of Meadow Lake.

The lake and its services are accessible from Highway 21 (gravel).

The southeast shore of Ministikwan Lake is bordered by the Bronson Forest Recreation Site. Within the recreation site is a lodge, an outfitter, a beach and a boat launch. There is a bible camp just north of the recreation site.

The rest of the lake shoreline and the islands are part of the Ministikwan 161 Reserve.

Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Cisco can all be found in Ministikwan Lake. Please note there are custom fishing limits for Whitefish, Walleye, and Northern Pike on Ministikwan Lake. There is also a specific season closure around Bear Island.

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Latest: 2026-06-18 05:10:00 UTC | Level: 2.238 m | Discharge: 445.000 m3/s

Details

Fishing Zone:	Southern Zone
Photos:	11 photos of Ministikwan Lake
RM:	Loon Lake No. 561
Parks:	Bronson Forest Recreation Site
Location:	54.019153127998, -109.65239643079
Shore Length:	58km
Surface Area:	6,839 acres
Max Depth:	25.6 m (84 ft)

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Ministikwan Lake Report

May 14, 2026

Was there yesterday, still a fair bit of ice, open behind bear island. Might be gone by weekend

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Was there yesterday, still a fair bit of ice, open behind bear island. Might be gone by weekend

🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Jun 19, 2024

🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Jun 19, 2024

🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Directions to Ministikwan Lake

The lake and its services are accessible from Highway 21 (gravel).

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Bronson Forest Recreation Site

Bronson Forest Recreation Site is located at Ministikwan Lake.

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/3037/bronson-forest-recreation-site

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Fishing at Ministikwan Lake

There are custom limits for Walleye, Northern Pike and Whitefish on Ministikwan Lake.

Ministikwan Lake is in the southern fishing zone.

Ministikwan Lake is partially within a First Nations Reserve. Please note that according to the Sask Anglers Guide:

Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.

What fish are in Ministikwan Lake

Walleye, Northern Pike, Cisco, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Ministikwan Lake.

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Ministikwan Lake is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Additional Restrictions:

Waters Around Bear Island Closed To Angling April 1 To June 30

Fishing Limits for Ministikwan Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Ministikwan Lake. **All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.**
Species	Limit
Walleye	Limit 2, Only 1 Over 55 Cm
Lake Whitefish	Limit 4
Northern Pike	Limit 3, Only 1 over 75 Cm
Yellow Perch	Limit 25
Burbot	Limit 8
Cisco	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.

Fish Facts

Fish Facts 2021	Walleye: (46 to 2,500 g) Fair Pike: (30 to 3,650 g) Good Perch: (20 to 190 g) Moderate Whitefish: (30 to 910 g) Sparse	July 5-9. Gill nets. Walleye abundance has slightly increased, but remains below historical range. Recruitment appears improved when compared with the previous survey. Few moderate-sized pike expected to enter creel and likely explained by diverted angling pressure where walleye numbers have been low.
Fish Facts 2015	Walleye: (53 - 1961 g) Sparse Pike: (77 - 5601 g) Good Perch: (29 - 160 g) Fair Whitefish: (92 - 1480 g)	July 6 - 8 / Gill nets. Walleye are less abundant relative to previous surveys with angling success reported as poor. Pike have increased in abundance from previous surveys with angling success reported as good. Most perch were forage size (<18 cm). Whitefish have declined in abundance since last survey.