Primrose Lake

Primrose Lake is a massive (107833 acre) lake located 62km N of Pierceland and 122km NW of Meadow Lake (City).

Backes Island Wildlife Refuge is adjacent to Primrose Lake.

The lake was officially named on 1945-07-28.

Northern Pike Yellow Perch Walleye Lake Whitefish Burbot
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Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Park: Backes Island Wildlife Refuge
Location: 54.896346221875, -109.77156631728
Shore Length: 210km
Surface Area: 107833 acres
Outflows: Martineau River

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Geomemorial Information

There are 3 features at Primrose Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.

Bailey Island is named after Dennis Harold Bailey ( Learn more about Dennis Harold Bailey )
Baker Island is named after Douglas Haig Baker ( Learn more about Douglas Haig Baker )
Francis Bay is named after Richard William Francis ( Learn more about Richard William Francis )

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Map

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Backes Island Wildlife Refuge

Backes Island Wildlife Refuge is located at Primrose Lake.

Fishing at Primrose Lake

Primrose Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in Primrose Lake

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

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Primrose Lake is open from May 15, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
Closed To Angling All Year on Primrose Lake.

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Fishing Limits for Primrose Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Primrose 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 5, only one may exceed 75 cm
Yellow Perch Limit 25
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm

Boating at Primrose Lake

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Camping at Primrose Lake

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Beaches at Primrose Lake

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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Primrose Lake

Old Provincial Bathy Charts

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Backes Island Wildlife Refuge

Backes Island Wildlife Refuge is located at Primrose Lake.

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