Nistowiak Lake

Nistowiak Lake is a very large (6520 acre) lake located 71km ENE of La Ronge and 262km NNE of Prince Albert.

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park is adjacent to Nistowiak Lake.

The lake was officially named on 1950-01-16. The name Nistowiak Lake is of Cree origin.

Provincial Park
Northern Pike Yellow Perch Walleye Lake Whitefish Burbot Sauger
Boundary on map.

Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Park: Lac La Ronge Provincial Park
Location: 55.430607083, -104.31779193456
Shore Length: 113km
Surface Area: 6520 acres

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Comment from A Bellisle
September 17, 2024
nice lake, most boat traffic takes place around Nistowiak Falls. Obviously need to check out the falls. Several great camping sites on the lake

Directions to Nistowiak Lake

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Geomemorial Information

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

Potter Rapids is named after William Duncan Potter ( Learn more about William Duncan Potter )

Events

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Map

Explore Nistowiak Lake with our interactive map.

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park is located at Nistowiak Lake.


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

Fishing at Nistowiak Lake

Nistowiak Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in Nistowiak Lake

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

Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.

Fishing Season

Fishing season on Nistowiak Lake is open from May 15, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

Fishing Limits for Nistowiak Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Nistowiak Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Burbot Limit 8
Lake Whitefish Limit 8
Northern Pike Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm
Sauger Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm
Yellow Perch Limit 25
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm

Boating at Nistowiak Lake

I don't have any boat launches, or marinas reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!

Camping at Nistowiak Lake

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Beaches at Nistowiak Lake

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Photos

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Fisher Rapids
Fisher Rapids
Uploaded by A Bellisle
Fisher Rapids
Fisher Rapids
Uploaded by A Bellisle
Potter Rapids flowing out of Nistowiak lake
Potter Rapids flowing out of Nistowiak lake
Uploaded by A Bellisle

Uploaded by A Bellisle

Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Nistowiak 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.

Potter Rapids