Nemeiben Lake - SaskLakes

Nemeiben Lake is a popular fishing and recreational destination located 25km NNW of La Ronge and 237km N of Prince Albert. It's a massive lake covering 37,342 acres, making it the 42nd largest lake in the province!

Many of the cabins and the forest on much of the lake burned during a 2015 forest fire.

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park is adjacent to the south shore of Nemeiben Lake. There is a provincial campground with a boat launch and beach on the lake, as well as the Hamlet of Nemeiben Lake adjacent to the park.

The campground and hamlet are accessible from a narrow gravel road that branches off of Highway 102. The rest of the lake is only accessible by water.

You'll find Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Burbot, Whitefish, and Suckers in the lake. Please note that Nemeiben Lake is a CR1 (catch-and-release water) and the limits are different from most lakes. Also, limits are inclusive of fish caught on both Nemeiben Lake and the adjacent Head Lake.

The name of the lake Nemeiben comes from the Cree word for sucker

This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.

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Fishing Zone:	Central Zone
Photos:	30 photos of Nemeiben Lake
Communities:	Nemeiben Lake (Hamlet)
Parks:	Lac La Ronge Provincial Park
Location:	55.335081447303, -105.37490956793
Shore Length:	466km
Surface Area:	37342 acres

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Visited by Matthew Siemens

October 8, 2024

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The area around the campground and launch burnt a few years ago but the trees are coming back thick!

Visited by Gerald Siemens

There is one feature at Nemeiben Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.

Bell Bay is named after Frank Havergall Currie Bell ( Learn more about Frank Havergall Currie Bell )

Many of the cabins and the forest on much of the lake burned during a 2015 forest fire.

The campground and hamlet are accessible from a narrow gravel road that branches off of Highway 102. The rest of the lake is only accessible by water.

The name of the lake Nemeiben comes from the Cree word for sucker

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park is located at Nemeiben Lake.

Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1430/lac-la-ronge-provincial-park

Nemeiben Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in Nemeiben Lake

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

Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.

Additional Restrictions:

Limits are inclusive of fish caught on both Nemeiben Lake and Head Lake

Fishing Season

Fishing season on Nemeiben Lake is from May 15, 2025 to March 31, 2025.

Fishing Limits for Nemeiben Lake

This lake is a catch-and-release (CR) water (CR1). Special limits apply and barbless hooks are mandatory when fishing here.

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Nemeiben Lake. **All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.**
Species	Limit
Lake Trout	Limit 2 (Only one may exceed 65 cm)
Northern Pike	Limit 3 (Only one may exceed 75 cm)
Yellow Perch	Limit 25
Walleye	Limit 2 (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

Fish Facts 2019	Walleye (40 - 1,680 g), Poor Pike (140 - 5,570 g), Moderate Perch (30 - 90 g), Poor Whitefish (50 - 750 g), Fair Burbot (1000 - 3,670 g) Lake Trout (900 - 3,710 g)	June 24-28, 2019 Campground and boat launch facilities present with access via graveled road from Hwy 102. Consistent pike with walleye abundance increasing slightly from previous survey.
Fish Facts 2019	Walleye (320 - 1,490 g) Pike (520 - 3,230 g) Burbot (370 - 1,720 g) Lake Trout (190 - 4,600 g)	August 21-22, 2019 Summer Profundal Index Netting (SPIN) assessment for North and Bague Bays of Nemeiben Lake. Angling success reported as fair for lake trout.
Fish Facts 2012	Walleye: (437 - 1515 g) Sparse Pike: (185 - 5750 g) Poor Lake trout: (77 - 6100 g) Poor Perch: Sparse Burbot: (525 - 2250 g) Whitefish: Poor	June 18 - 21, July 3 - 6 / Gill nets. Continuation of 2011 study. Majority of perch were forage size (<18 cm).

There is 1 boat launch/marina at Nemeiben Lake.

Provincial Park Boat Launch

There is 1 campground at Nemeiben Lake.

Nemeiben Lake Campground

There is 1 beach at Nemeiben Lake.

Provincial Park Beach

There are 1 communities near Nemeiben Lake.

Nemeiben Lake (Hamlet)

Photos

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Morning mist, on our way to fish for lake trout. We were successful.
Uploaded by Terry Hadley-Cole

Looking north, the morning mist is clearing.
Uploaded by Terry Hadley-Cole

Looking south to the subdivision.
Uploaded by Terry Hadley-Cole

Launching the canoe at the boat launch.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Service centre near the beach.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Dock at the beach/campground.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

My truck near the beach dock.
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Beach rule signs.
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Playground at the beach.
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Fish filleting shack near the beach.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Sandy beach at the provincial park campground.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Outhouse by the boat launch.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Boat launch rules sign.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Rocky shoreline.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Cement launch and dock.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

View of the lake.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Panoramic photo from the boat launch dock.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Cement launch and docks.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Provincial park beach from the water.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Paddling on the lake.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Nemeiben Lake Trail sign. Not sure if the trail still exists after the fire. I couldn't see any indication by the sign.
Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Nemeiben Lake

Old Provincial Bathy Charts

These maps were produced by the government a long time ago, using primitive methods. They are not intended for navigation and should not be expected to be accurate.

Bathymetric map for Nemeiben_1960.pdf — **bathy/nemeiben_1960.pdf**