Sawmill Lake

Sawmill Lake is a small, narrow lake 10km E of the village of Shell Lake, it is directly north of the larger Fur Lakes. The lake is accessible on gravel roads north of Mont Nebo.

There are a ton of other lakes in the area including Memorial Lake, Morin Lake, Nesland Lake, and Pratt Lake to name just a few.

A gravel road runs up along the eastern shore. There are cabins and no public access on that side.

Most of the access to the lake is private, but there is a primitive boat launch at the southern tip of the lake.

Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye and White Sucker can be found in Sawmill Lake.

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Fishing Zone: Southern Zone
Favourited: 2 times
Photos: 11 photos of Sawmill Lake
Location: 53.31534452529, -106.91361508624

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Hi, this is Matthew Siemens. I wrote and compiled the data on this page from a variety of sources. Sources include government websites and data sources, public websites, personal experience, and user-submitted information. References for this page.

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Matt - SaskLakes.ca
Visit
Jul 30, 2025
Stopped in to visit, limited public access but there is a very primitive launch for small boats/canoes.
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Gerald Siemens
Swimming
Jul 30, 2025
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Gerald Siemens
Visit
May 23, 2024
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Matt - SaskLakes.ca
Visit
May 23, 2024
Mostly a private lake, but there is public access on the south end with a sand boat launch.
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
View full details on your catch log.

Directions to Sawmill Lake

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Note: this just takes you to the closest road to the centre of the lake, and may not be the best route to get to the lake.

For directions directly to a service/amenity at the lake click on one of the listings in Services & Amenities

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Cabins for Sale at Sawmill Lake

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Fishing at Sawmill Lake

The lake was stocked with Walleye back in 2006 but hasn't been stocked since.

They even tried brook trout in here once in 1991. That only happened once so I'm sure they didn't catch on.

Sawmill Lake is in the southern fishing zone.

What fish are in Sawmill Lake

Walleye, Northern Pike, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Sawmill Lake.

Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Sawmill Lake is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Fishing Limits for Sawmill Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Sawmill Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
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)

Fishing Attractions/Services at Sawmill Lake

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Boating at Sawmill Lake

There is 1 boat launch/marina at Sawmill Lake.

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Photos of Sawmill Lake

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Garbage can and fire pit at the boat launch
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Garbage can and fire pit at the boat launch

📅 May 23, 2024
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My truck at the boat launch
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My truck at the boat launch

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View of the lake from the boat launch
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View of the lake from the boat launch

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View of the lake from the boat launch
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View of the lake from the boat launch

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