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Nipew Lake is a very large lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located 64km NNE of La Ronge.

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CHURCHILL RIVER ABOVE OTTER RAPIDS
06CD002
18.5 km
Latest: 2026-07-03 18:30:00 UTC | Level: 2.365 m | Discharge: 517.000 m3/s
RAPID RIVER AT OUTLET OF LAC LA RONGE
06CB002
48.7 km
Latest: 2026-07-03 18:10:00 UTC | Level: 7.618 m | Discharge: 88.200 m3/s
LAC LA RONGE AT LA RONGE
06CB001
65.2 km
Latest: 2026-07-03 18:25:00 UTC | Level: 364.350 m | Discharge: N/A
MONTREAL RIVER AT OUTLET OF BIGSTONE LAKE
06CA001
67.8 km
Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A

Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Location: 55.673242597819, -105.02702607756
Shore Length: 125km
Surface Area: 6,689 acres

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Hi, this is Matthew Siemens. I wrote and compiled the data on this page from a variety of sources. Sources include government websites and data sources, public websites, personal experience, and user-submitted information. References for this page.

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Geomemorial Information

There are 3 features at Nipew Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.

Fletcher Island is named after James Leonard Fletcher
Boyle Island is named after Harry Vern Boyle
Boyes Island is named after Harry Thomas Boyes
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Fishing at Nipew Lake

Nipew Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in Nipew Lake

Walleye, Sauger, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Cisco, Burbot and Lake Whitefish can be found in Nipew Lake.

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Nipew Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Fishing Limits for Nipew Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Nipew Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Lake Trout Limit 3 (only one may exceed 65 cm)
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)
Burbot Limit 8
Cisco Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish)

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Boating at Nipew Lake

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References

References

2026-2027 Sask Anglers Guide
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