Murray Lake
Murray Lake is a large lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Murray Lake Bird Sanctuary and 31km N of North Battleford.
Current Conditions
Details
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| User Rating: | 3.0 / 5.0 |
| Photos: | 8 photos of Murray Lake |
| RM: | Meota No. 468, Round Hill No. 467 |
| Communities: | Cochin, Trevessa Beach, Maymont Beach, West Chatfield Beach, Sleepy Hollow, Day's Beach, Summerfield Beach, Lanz Point, Pelican Point |
| Parks: | Murray Lake Bird Sanctuary |
| Location: | 53.046223327887, -108.27905521127 |
| Shore Length: | 22km |
| Surface Area: | 2,905 acres |
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Directions to Murray 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
Events
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Map
Explore Murray Lake with our interactive map.
Murray Lake Bird Sanctuary
Murray Lake Bird Sanctuary is located at Murray Lake.
Fishing at Murray Lake
Murray Lake is in the southern fishing zone.
Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.
What fish are in Murray Lake
Walleye, Northern Pike, Cisco, White Sucker, Lake Whitefish, Burbot and Yellow Perch can be found in Murray Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Murray Lake is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Murray Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| Walleye | Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
| 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
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Walleye: (180 - 4100 g) Moderate Pike: (135 - 7960 g) Fair Perch: (50 - 200 g) Fair Whitefish: (150 - 2210 g) | July 13 - 15 / Gill nets. Walleye are more abundant than encountered in previous surveys. Angling success is reported as poor. |
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Communities near Murray Lake
There are 9 communities at Murray Lake.
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References
Other References
- Murray Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Cochin (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Trevessa Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Maymont Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- West Chatfield Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Sleepy Hollow (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Day's Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Summerfield Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Lanz Point (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Pelican Point (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
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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