Otter Lake

Otter Lake is a massive (15065 acre) lake located 67km NE of La Ronge and 272km NNE of Prince Albert. The lake is partially within Grandmother's Bay 219 (Reserve).

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park is adjacent to Otter Lake.

The lake was officially named on 1949-10-06.

Campground Boat Launch 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
Community: Missinipe
Location: 55.583744544609, -104.63862833678
Shore Length: 293km
Surface Area: 15065 acres
Inflows: Churchill River
Outflows: Churchill River

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Comment from A Bellisle
September 16, 2024
One of my favourite places to visit. Lake is large and speckled with islands, with both waterfalls and rapids on the lake. because it is the churchill river there are several spots on what appears to be a flat lake with noticeable current on it. Highly recommend visiting and using Churchill River Canoe outfitters.

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Geomemorial Information

There are 6 features at Otter Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.

Smith Bay is named after George Earl Smith ( Learn more about George Earl Smith )
Smith Bay is named after Vernon Beverly Smith ( Learn more about Vernon Beverly Smith )
Walker Bay is named after Hugh MacMillan Walker ( Learn more about Hugh MacMillan Walker )
Reid Peninsula is named after George Lambie Reid ( Learn more about George Lambie Reid )
Frank Bay is named after Michael Frank ( Learn more about Michael Frank )
MacKay Bay is named after Harold Nellis MacKay ( Learn more about Harold Nellis MacKay )

Events

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Map

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Lac La Ronge Provincial Park

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park is located at Otter Lake.


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

Fishing at Otter Lake

Otter Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in Otter Lake

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

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Fishing Season

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

Additional Restrictions:

Fishing Limits for Otter Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Otter Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Burbot Limit 8
Lake Trout Limit 3, only one may exceed 65 cm
Lake Whitefish Limit 8
Northern Pike Limit 3, Only 1 Over 75 Cm (Custom limit for Otter Lake)
Sauger Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm
Yellow Perch Limit 25
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye Limit 2, Only 1 Over 55 Cm (Custom limit for Otter Lake)

Boating at Otter Lake

There is 1 boat launch/marina at Otter Lake.

Camping at Otter Lake

There is 1 campground at Otter Lake.

Beaches at Otter Lake

I don't have any beaches reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!

Communities near Otter Lake

There are 1 communities near Otter Lake.

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Storm over North Falls
Storm over North Falls
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Robertson Falls
Robertson Falls
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Looking at Otter Rapids and Devil lake from the air
Looking at Otter Rapids and Devil lake from the air
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loading up the float plane
loading up the float plane
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Otter from the Air
Otter from the Air
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Otter Lake

Missinipe Campground

Missinipe Campground is located at Otter Lake.

Phone: 306-425-4220,1-800-772-4064
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/1435/missinipe-campground
Open May long weekend to mid-Sep.

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Thompson's Resort

Thompson's Resort is located at Otter Lake.

Phone: (306) 635-2144
Website: https://www.adventuredestinations.ca/thompsons-resort

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Boat Launch

Boat Launch is located at Otter Lake.

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Devil Lake Recreation Site

Grandmother's Bay 219

Grandmother's Bay 219 is located at Otter Lake.

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Missinipe

Missinipe is located at Otter Lake.

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Fraser Bay

Walker Bay

Reid Peninsula

MacKay Bay