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Orton Lake

Orton Lake is a small lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located 74km NNW of La Ronge.

Orton Lake is named after Nelson Richard Orton. Learn more about the GeoMemorial Naming Program.

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SMOOTHSTONE RIVER BELOW EMMELINE LAKE
06CC001
59.4 km
Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A
MONTREAL RIVER AT OUTLET OF BIGSTONE LAKE
06CA001
73.4 km
Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A
CHURCHILL RIVER ABOVE OTTER RAPIDS
06CD002
74.5 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 11:30:00 UTC | Level: 2.405 m | Discharge: 530.000 m3/s
HAULTAIN RIVER ABOVE NORBERT RIVER
06BD001
75.1 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 11:30:00 UTC | Level: 2.018 m | Discharge: 104.000 m3/s

Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Named After: Nelson Richard Orton
Location: 55.672701294497, -105.92253178265
Shore Length: 7km
Surface Area: 260 acres

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Geomemorial Information

Orton Lake was named after Nelson Richard Orton as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.

Learn more about the Sask Geomemorial Program

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Fishing at Orton Lake

Orton Lake is in the central fishing zone.

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Fishing Season

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

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2026-2027 Sask Anglers Guide
2026-2027 Sask Anglers Guide

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