Otter Lake
Otter Lake is a very popular fishing, paddling and recreational destination in the central zone of Saskatchewan. It is located 67km NE of La Ronge with access to the lake from Highway 102.
The south and eastern shores of the lake are in Lac La Ronge Provincial Park.
The hamlet of Missinipe is on the western shore of the lake and has some services, a provincial RV park, a beach, and boat launch. Churchill River Canoe Outfitters and Thompson's Resort both are located in Missinipe.
Churchill River Canoe Outfitters offers canoe expeditions, courses, shuttles and rentals as well as cabin rentals, boat rentals, and guided fishing trips.
Thompson's Resort has rental cabins, an onsite restaurant, conference facilities, boat rentals, guides, float planes, and outpost trips in Missinipe
Grandmother's Bay Reserve is located on the north shore of the lake.
Walleye, Sauger, Northern Pike, Cisco, White Sucker, Longnose Sucker, Lake Whitefish, Burbot and Yellow Perch can be found in Otter Lake. Note: There is a custom limit for walleye and northern pike on Otter Lake. Part of the lake has an additional seasonal closure.
The lake is part of the Churchill River system with the river running through the lake.
Is this not the Otter Lake you are looking for? There are 4 Otter Lakes in Saskatchewan.
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| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Photos: | 34 photos of Otter Lake |
| Communities: | Missinipe |
| Parks: | Lac La Ronge Provincial Park, Devil Lake Recreation Site |
| Location: | 55.583744544609, -104.63862833678 |
| Shore Length: | 293km |
| Surface Area: | 15,065 acres |
| Inflows: | Churchill River |
| Outflows: | Churchill River |
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Directions to Otter Lake
Accessible from Highway 102.
Get directions to the lake: here
Note: this just takes you to the closest road to the centre of the lake, and may not be the best route to get to the lake.
For directions directly to a service/amenity at the lake click on one of the listings in Services & Amenities
Geomemorial Information
There are 9 features at Otter Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.
Events
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Map
Explore Otter Lake with our interactive map.
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.
Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.
What fish are in Otter Lake
Walleye, Sauger, Northern Pike, Cisco, White Sucker, Longnose Sucker, Lake Whitefish, Burbot and Yellow Perch can be found in Otter Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Otter Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Additional Restrictions:
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Rattler Bay Of Otter Lake And Stewart River South Of Ducker Lake Closed To Angling April 1 To June 15
Fishing Limits for Otter Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Walleye | Limit 2, Only 1 Over 55 Cm (Limit inclusive of fish caught on Barker Lake, Devil Lake, McNichol Lake, Otter Lake) |
| Northern Pike | Limit 3, Only 1 Over 75 Cm |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| 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) |
Disclaimer
Although we try our best to provide correct and updated information for every lake in Saskatchewan, all information on this site is provided to use at your own risk. Please reference the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide for more information.
Fish Facts
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Walleye: (60 - 1530 g) Fair Pike: (90 - 2800 g) Fair Sauger: (130 - 530 g) Poor Perch: (30 - 340 g) Poor Whitefish: (50 - 2780 g) Burbot: (1040 - 1550 g) | June 5 - 8 / Gill nets. Walleye have decreased in abundance from previous survey. Angling success for pike and walleye is reported as fair. Popular angling destination with good facilities. |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Otter Lake
Boating at Otter Lake
Camping at Otter Lake
There are 2 campgrounds at Otter Lake.
Beaches at Otter Lake
Photos of Otter Lake
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Morning sunrise
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Missinipe
Rattlers Bay
Lac La Ronge Provincial Park
Storm over North Falls
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Robertson Falls
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Looking at Otter Rapids and Devil lake from the air
Missinipe
loading up the float plane
Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Otter Lake
Nearby Services & Amenities
Communities near Otter Lake
Nearby Lakes
Products for Otter Lake
References
Other References
- Otter Lake (Wikipedia)
- Otter Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Missinipe (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Devil Lake Recreation Site (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/1435/missinipe-campground
- https://www.adventuredestinations.ca/thompsons-resort
- Reid Peninsula (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- https://www.churchillrivercanoe.com/
Data Sources & References
- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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