Rafferty Reservoir

(Mcdonald Lake)

Rafferty Reservoir is a reservoir located 14km S of Macoun and 20km WNW of Estevan.

Mainprize Regional Park is adjacent to Rafferty Reservoir.

The lake was officially named on 1952-02-06.

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Details

Fishing Zone:	Southern Zone
Park:	Mainprize Regional Park
Location:	49.1931116, -103.2474121
Max Width:	1 km
Max Length:	56 km
Max Depth:	15 m (49 ft)

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Comment from Matthew Siemens

May 15, 2024

The public fishing dock at the regional park is out and ready for use!

Directions to Rafferty Reservoir

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The Dam Store Regional Park Boat Launch

Events

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Mainprize Regional Park

About

Season: Golf: May 1-September 30 Camping: May 15-September 15
Park Entry: $10.00 per day, $27.00 for 3 day/weekend entry.
Payment Information: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard accepted.

Contact

Book Camping Online: https://letscamp.ca/camps/mainprize-regional-park
Phone: Administration: (306) 458-2364 Golf Phone: (306) 458-2452 Camp Phone (In season): (306) 458-2865 Camp Phone (Off Season): (306) 458-2362
Website: https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/mainprize/
Mailing Address: Box 488 Midale, SK S0C 1S0
Social: Facebook

Amenities

Ball Diamonds
Beach Area
Cabin Rental

Camping (Electricity and Water)
Camping Seasonal
Fish Filleting

Golf Course 18 Hole Grass Greens
Golf Course Pro Shop
Hall and/or Shelter Rental

Licensed Establishment
Picnic Tables
Quiet Time Enforced

Sewer Dump Station
Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)
Barrier Free Areas (Wheelchair Accessible)

Boat Launch
Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter
Camping (Electricity

Water
Sewer)
Driving Range

Fishing
Golf Course Club House (Food Service)
Group Camping (Electrical Sites)

Hiking Trails
Marina
Playground

Restaurant
Showers
Washrooms (Outhouse)

Basketball Court
Boat
Canoe and/or kayak rentals

Camping (Electrical Sites)
Camping (Non-Electrical)
Fire Wood

Gasoline and/or Propane Services
Golf Course Club House (Licensed)
Group Camping with Hall and/or Kitchen

Laundry Facilities
Pet Friendly
Potable Water

Security
Swimming Area

Fishing at Rafferty Reservoir

Rafferty Reservoir is in the southern fishing zone.

What fish are in Rafferty Reservoir

Northern Pike, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Rafferty Reservoir.

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Rafferty Reservoir is open from May 5, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

Fishing Limits for Rafferty Reservoir

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Rafferty Reservoir. **All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.**
Species	Limit
Northern Pike	Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm
Yellow Perch	Limit 10 (Custom limit for Rafferty Reservoir)
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye	Limit 3, Only 1 Over 55 Cm (Custom limit for Rafferty Reservoir)

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.

Boating at Rafferty Reservoir

There is 1 boat launch/marina at Rafferty Reservoir.

Regional Park Boat Launch

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Camping at Rafferty Reservoir

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Beaches at Rafferty Reservoir

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Prairie Pro Outfitters

Prairie Pro Outfitters is located at Rafferty Reservoir.

Phone: (306) 461-8353
Website: https://prairieprooutfitters.com/

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