Reindeer Lake
Reindeer Lake is a huge lake in Northern Saskatchewan. It is the second-largest lake in the province and the ninth-largest lake in Canada. Globally it's the 24th largest lake on the planet.
92% of the lake is in Saskatchewan, with a small section in Manitoba.
Reindeer Lake is a popular fishing lake with several fishing lodges. Trophy northern pike are commonly caught in the lake, and many other species can be found.












Details
Fishing Zone: | Northern Zone |
Photos: | 7 photos of Reindeer Lake |
Parks: | Reindeer Lake (Norvil Olson) Recreation Site |
Location: | 57.206821551143, -102.43366639094 |
Shore Length: | 5497km |
Surface Area: | 1362782 acres |
Max Depth: | 219 m (719 ft) |
Inflows: | Cochrane River (Canada) |
Outflows: | Reindeer River |
Discussion and Ratings
Directions to Reindeer Lake
The lake is Accessible on Highway 102 to Southend SK and Highway 302 to Kinoosao MB.
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Geomemorial Information
There are 36 features at Reindeer Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.
Events
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Map
Explore Reindeer Lake with our interactive map.
Reindeer Lake (Norvil Olson) Recreation Site
Reindeer Lake (Norvil Olson) Recreation Site is located at Reindeer Lake.
Fishing at Reindeer Lake
Reindeer Lake is in the northern fishing zone.
Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.
What fish are in Reindeer Lake
Arctic Grayling, Goldeye, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker, Cisco, Longnose Sucker and Round Whitefish can be found in Reindeer Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Reindeer Lake is from May 25, 2024 to April 15, 2025.
Fishing Limits for Reindeer Lake
This lake is a catch-and-release (CR) water (CR1). Special limits apply and barbless hooks are mandatory when fishing here.
Species | Limit |
Arctic Grayling | Limit 1 |
Goldeye | Limit 8 (combined limit for goldeye and mooneye) |
Lake Trout | Limit 2 (Only one may exceed 65 cm) |
Northern Pike | Limit 3 (Only one may exceed 75 cm) |
Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
Walleye | Limit 2 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
Burbot | Limit 8 |
Cisco | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
Round 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.
Boating at Reindeer Lake
Camping at Reindeer Lake
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Beaches at Reindeer Lake
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Nearby Lakes
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Reindeer Lake
Old Provincial Bathy Charts
These maps were produced by the government a long time ago, using primitive methods. They are not intended for navigation and should not be expected to be accurate.
Reindeer Lake Lodge
Phone: (780) 812-9280
Website:
http://reindeerlakelodge.ca/
Reindeer Lake Trout Camp
Phone: (970) 222-2546
Website:
http://www.troutcamp.com/
Lawrence Bay Lodge
Phone: (701) 262-4560
Website:
http://www.lawrencebay.com/
Nordic Lodge
Phone: (306) 758-2066
Website:
http://www.reindeerlake.com/
Arctic Lodges
Phone: (888) 353-2432
Website:
https://www.arcticlodges.com/?utm_source=gmb
Grand Slam Lodge
Phone: (204) 939-1846
Website:
http://www.grandslamlodge.com/
Reid Channel
References
Other References
- Robert Henry Findlay (SVWM)
- Arthur Alfred Boucher (SVWM)
- Sidney Benjamin McCrea (SVWM)
- Glen Arvid Brink (SVWM)
- Leonard Edgar Turtle (SVWM)
- Vernon LeRoy Simonson (SVWM)
- Allan Cyrenius James Coates (SVWM)
- Walter John Abbott (SVWM)
- Rudolph Jens Laxdal (SVWM)
- William Wesley Beatty (SVWM)
- Harold Douglas Weaver (SVWM)
- Alfred Ross Dixon (SVWM)
- Cyril Bertie Sutton (SVWM)
- Roy Woodside Lowther (SVWM)
- Earl Allen Burton (SVWM)
- Cornelius Kroeker (SVWM)
- Ward Edwin Walsh (SVWM)
- William Alvin Morton (SVWM)
- Adam Klein (SVWM)
- John Edward Bradley (SVWM)
- Lloyd Evans Knox (SVWM)
- Colin Thackeray (SVWM)
- Wilbert John McCallum (SVWM)
- Duncan James Cameron (SVWM)
- John George Dunlop (SVWM)
- Wesley Arcles McTaggart (SVWM)
- Alexander Anderson Fox (SVWM)
- Frederick Earl Morris (SVWM)
- James Ross Cooke (SVWM)
- Peter Hydichuk (SVWM)
- Russel Graham Wilson (SVWM)
- John Hamilton Forsyth (SVWM)
- Albert Graham Gibson (SVWM)
- Louis Kowalski (SVWM)
- Donald MacArthur Cowie (SVWM)
- Robert Leslie Reid (SVWM)
- Reindeer Lake (Wikipedia)
- Reindeer Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- http://reindeerlakelodge.ca/
- http://www.troutcamp.com/
- http://www.lawrencebay.com/
- http://www.reindeerlake.com/
- https://www.arcticlodges.com/?utm_source=gmb
- http://www.grandslamlodge.com/
- Reid Channel (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
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