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Paterson Lake is a medium sized lake in northern Saskatchewan. It is located .

Paterson Lake is named after Alexander Gordon Paterson. Learn more about the GeoMemorial Naming Program.

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GEIKIE RIVER BELOW WHEELER RIVER
06DA004
12.0 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 18:30:00 UTC | Level: 1.696 m | Discharge: 79.200 m3/s
WHEELER RIVER BELOW RUSSELL LAKE
06DA005
51.2 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 18:30:00 UTC | Level: 1.997 m | Discharge: 24.200 m3/s
WATHAMAN RIVER BELOW WATHAMAN LAKE
06DC001
73.6 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 18:30:00 UTC | Level: 2.030 m | Discharge: 129.000 m3/s
WATERFOUND RIVER BELOW THERIAU LAKE
07LB002
80.8 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 18:30:00 UTC | Level: 2.305 m | Discharge: 25.600 m3/s

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Fishing Zone: Northern Zone
Named After: Alexander Gordon Paterson
Location: 57.690267910034, -104.22424795197
Shore Length: 19km
Surface Area: 838 acres

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Geomemorial Information

Paterson Lake was named after Alexander Gordon Paterson as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.

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Fishing at Paterson Lake

Paterson Lake is in the northern fishing zone.

What fish are in Paterson Lake

Northern Pike and Lake Whitefish can be found in Paterson Lake.

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Paterson Lake is from May 25, 2026 to April 15, 2027.

Fishing Limits for Paterson Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Paterson Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Northern Pike Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm)
Lake Whitefish Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish)

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Boating at Paterson Lake

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2026-2027 Sask Anglers Guide
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