Riou Lake
Riou Lake is a massive (44355 acre) lake located 344km NNE of La Loche and 570km NNE of Meadow Lake (City).
The lake was officially named on 1947-01-07.
![Lake Trout Lake Trout](https://ctrozsxoaa.cloudimg.io/images.sasklakes.ca/fish/lake-trout.jpg?height=40)
![Northern Pike Northern Pike](https://ctrozsxoaa.cloudimg.io/images.sasklakes.ca/fish/northern-pike.jpg?height=40)
![Walleye Walleye](https://ctrozsxoaa.cloudimg.io/images.sasklakes.ca/fish/walleye.jpg?height=40)
![Lake Whitefish Lake Whitefish](https://ctrozsxoaa.cloudimg.io/images.sasklakes.ca/fish/lake-whitefish.jpg?height=40)
![Burbot Burbot](https://ctrozsxoaa.cloudimg.io/images.sasklakes.ca/fish/burbot.jpg?height=40)
![Round Whitefish Round Whitefish](https://ctrozsxoaa.cloudimg.io/images.sasklakes.ca/fish/round-whitefish.jpg?height=40)
Details
Fishing Zone: | Northern Zone |
Location: | 59.11996923324256, -106.3878937589222 |
Shore Length: | 189km |
Surface Area: | 44355 acres |
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Events
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Map
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Fishing at Riou Lake
Riou Lake is in the northern fishing zone.
What fish are in Riou Lake
Burbot, Cisco, Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, Longnose Sucker, Northern Pike, Round Whitefish, Walleye and White Sucker can be found in Riou Lake.
Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.Fishing Season
Fishing season on Riou Lake is open from May 25, 2024 to April 15, 2025.
Fishing Limits for Riou Lake
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 |
Round Whitefish | Limit 8 |
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye | Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm |
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 Riou Lake
Camping at Riou Lake
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Beaches at Riou Lake
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