Putnam Lake
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Putnam Lake is a medium sized lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located 81km N of La Ronge.
Putnam Lake is named after Max Ernest Putnam. Learn more about the GeoMemorial Naming Program.
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| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Named After: | Max Ernest Putnam |
| Location: | 55.836285776464, -105.4822967618 |
| Shore Length: | 21km |
| Surface Area: | 684 acres |
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Geomemorial Information
Putnam Lake was named after Max Ernest Putnam as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.
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Fishing at Putnam Lake
Putnam Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Putnam Lake
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Putnam Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Putnam Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Lake Trout | Limit 3 (only one may exceed 65 cm) |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Walleye | Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
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.
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- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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