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Primrose Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Backes Island Wildlife Refuge and 62km N of Pierceland.

Backes Island Wildlife Refuge is adjacent to Primrose Lake.

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COLD RIVER AT OUTLET OF COLD LAKE
06AF001
37.0 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 17:05:00 UTC | Level: 535.075 m | Discharge: 26.100 m3/s
WATERHEN RIVER NEAR GOODSOIL
06AF005
61.3 km
Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A
DILLON RIVER BELOW DILLON LAKE
06BA002
94.0 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 17:30:00 UTC | Level: 2.344 m | Discharge: 38.600 m3/s
MAKWA LAKE NEAR LOON LAKE
06AD014
96.2 km
Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A

Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Parks: Backes Island Wildlife Refuge
Location: 54.896346221875, -109.77156631728
Shore Length: 210km
Surface Area: 107,833 acres
Outflows: Martineau River

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Hi, this is Matthew Siemens. I wrote and compiled the data on this page from a variety of sources. Sources include government websites and data sources, public websites, personal experience, and user-submitted information. References for this page.

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Geomemorial Information

There are 4 features at Primrose Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.

Bailey Island is named after Dennis Harold Bailey
Baker Island is named after Douglas Haig Baker
Fulcher Point is named after Louis Thomas Fulcher
Francis Bay is named after Richard William Francis
Learn more about the Sask Geomemorial Program

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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

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

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Additional Restrictions:

Fishing is closed on Primrose Lake.

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Boating at Primrose Lake

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2026-2027 Sask Anglers Guide
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