Russell Lake

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Russell Lake is a massive lake in northern Saskatchewan. It is located .

Russell Lake is named after Lawrence Elgin Russell. Learn more about the GeoMemorial Naming Program.

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Fishing Zone: Northern Zone
Named After: Lawrence Elgin Russell
Location: 57.428213136085, -105.30613398213
Shore Length: 139km
Surface Area: 10,593 acres

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Geomemorial Information

Russell Lake was named after Lawrence Elgin Russell as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.

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Fishing at Russell Lake

Russell Lake is in the northern fishing zone.

What fish are in Russell Lake

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

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Russell Lake is from May 25, 2026 to April 15, 2027.

Fishing Limits for Russell Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Russell Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Lake Trout Limit 3 (only one may exceed 65 cm)
Northern Pike Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm)
Yellow Perch Limit 25
Walleye Limit 4 (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)

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Boating at Russell Lake

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