Nistowiak Lake

Nistowiak Lake is a very large lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and 71km ENE of La Ronge.

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Fishing Zone: Central Zone
User Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Photos: 7 photos of Nistowiak Lake
Parks: Lac La Ronge Provincial Park
Location: 55.430607083, -104.31779193456
Shore Length: 113km
Surface Area: 6,520 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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A Bellisle
nice lake, most boat traffic takes place around Nistowiak Falls. Obviously need to check out the falls. Several great camping sites on the lake
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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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

Events

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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

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

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Additional Restrictions:

Fishing Season

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

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
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)
Sauger Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye)

Fishing Attractions/Services at Nistowiak Lake

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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!

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Camping at Nistowiak Lake

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Beaches at Nistowiak Lake

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Photos of Nistowiak Lake

Nistowiak Lake

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📷 Sandra Gilchrist
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Sunset on Nistowiak
Nistowiak Lake

Sunset on Nistowiak

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📷 Sandra Gilchrist
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Fisher Rapids
Lac La Ronge Provincial Park

Fisher Rapids

📅 September 17, 2024
📷 A Bellisle
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Fisher Rapids
Lac La Ronge Provincial Park

Fisher Rapids

📅 September 17, 2024
📷 A Bellisle
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Potter Rapids flowing out of Nistowiak lake
Lac La Ronge Provincial Park

Potter Rapids flowing out of Nistowiak lake

📅 September 17, 2024
📷 A Bellisle
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Lac La Ronge Provincial Park

📅 September 17, 2024
📷 A Bellisle
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Fishing at Potter Rapids
Nistowiak Lake

Fishing at Potter Rapids

📅 July 20, 2025
📷 A Bellisle
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Nistowiak Lake

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