Nesland Lake
Nesland Lake is a tiny stocked trout lake 13km ESE of the village of Shell Lake and 80km W of PA. The lake is located just off Highway 3.
There is a primitive boat launch with no dock that is suitable for small boats or paddlers.
It's popular as a fishing destination and is stocked with rainbow trout and tiger trout. Recently, invasive yellow perch in the lake has become a problem for the stocked fish, and it hasn't been stocked since 2023. Please note there is a reduced limit for stocked trout on this lake.
As of April 1, 2025, Nesland Lake is no longer open year-round for stocked trout. Please view the 2025-26 Anglers Guide for more info about this update.
The lake is named after Aslak P. Nesland who homesteaded nearby.
This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.





Details
Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
Photos: | 4 photos of Nesland Lake |
RM: | Canwood No. 494 |
Location: | 53.272410579821, -106.88054275821 |
Shore Length: | 2.01km |
Surface Area: | 48 acres |
Max Depth: | 11.5 m (38 ft) |
Discussion and Ratings
Directions to Nesland Lake
The lake is accessible just off of Highway 3.
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Events
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Map
Explore Nesland Lake with our interactive map.
Fishing at Nesland Lake
Regularly stocked with rainbow and tiger trout in the past. Perch are now in the lake and it hasn't been stocked since 2023.
Nesland Lake is in the southern fishing zone.
What fish are in Nesland Lake
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout and White Sucker can be found in Nesland Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Nesland Lake is from May 5, 2025 to March 31, 2025.
The season for stocked trout is Closed April 1 To May 4.
Fishing Limits for Nesland Lake
Species | Limit |
Stocked Trout | Limit 3 |
Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
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 Nesland Lake
Stocked in 2023 with 5,000 Rainbow Trout Fingerlings and 5,000 Tiger Trout Fingerlings. |
Stocked in 2022 with 5,000 Rainbow Trout Fingerlings. |
Stocked in 2021 with 5,000 Rainbow Trout Fingerlings and 5,000 Tiger Trout Fingerlings. |
Stocked in 2020 with 5,000 Rainbow Trout Fingerlings. |
Stocked in 2019 with 5,000 Rainbow Trout Fingerlings, 170 Rainbow Trout Catchables and 5,000 Tiger Trout Fingerlings. |
Fish Facts
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Rainbow trout: (654 - 2398 g) moderate | June 30 - 31 / Gill nets. Angling success reported as good. Lake is aerated during the winter, be careful of thin ice. |
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Rainbow trout: (238 - 716 g) Fair | May 26 / Gill nets. Stocked annually with 5,000 rainbow trout. This lake is aerated during the winter - be cautious of thin ice. |
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Nil | June 6 - 7 / Gill nets. Test netting conducted to assess winterkill status of pike population. To be stocked annually with 5,000 rainbow trout. Lake is aerated during the winter; be careful of thin ice. |
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Nil | June 6 - 7 / Gill nets. Test netting conducted to assess winterkill status of pike population. To be stocked annually with 5,000 rainbow trout. Lake is aerated during the winter; be careful of thin ice. |
Boating at Nesland Lake
There is 1 boat launch/marina at Nesland Lake.
Camping at Nesland Lake
No camping at Nesland Lake. Nearby Memorial Lake and Emerald Lake have Regional Parks with campgrounds.
Beaches at Nesland Lake
No beaches at Nesland Lake. Nearby Memorial Lake and Emerald Lake have Regional Parks with nice sandy beaches.
Nearby Lakes
Photos
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Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Uploaded by Matthew Siemens

Uploaded by Matthew Siemens
Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Nesland 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.
Feedback
Favourited by Michael Hall
August 5, 2024Comment from Michael Hall
August 4, 2024Comment from Matthew Siemens
July 7, 2024Visited by Gerald Siemens
May 23, 2024Visited by Matthew Siemens
May 23, 2024