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Schaffer Lake is a medium sized lake in northern Saskatchewan. It is located .

Schaffer Lake is named after Roy Joseph Schaffer. Learn more about the GeoMemorial Naming Program.

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WATHAMAN RIVER BELOW WATHAMAN LAKE
06DC001
37.2 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 20:30:00 UTC | Level: 2.028 m | Discharge: 129.000 m3/s
REINDEER LAKE AT SOUTHEND
06DB004
50.8 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 21:10:00 UTC | Level: 336.416 m | Discharge: N/A
REINDEER RIVER ABOVE DEVIL RAPIDS
06DD002
68.5 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 21:10:00 UTC | Level: 6.099 m | Discharge: 106.000 m3/s
WAPISKAU RIVER ABOVE WHITE LAKE
06DD003
85.5 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 20:30:00 UTC | Level: 8.782 m | Discharge: 46.400 m3/s

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Fishing Zone: Northern Zone
Named After: Roy Joseph Schaffer
Location: 56.760121797265, -103.60063315197
Shore Length: 18km
Surface Area: 648 acres

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Geomemorial Information

Schaffer Lake was named after Roy Joseph Schaffer as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.

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Fishing at Schaffer Lake

Schaffer Lake is in the northern fishing zone.

What fish are in Schaffer Lake

Walleye, Northern Pike and Lake Whitefish can be found in Schaffer Lake.

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Fishing Season

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

Fishing Limits for Schaffer Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Schaffer Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Northern Pike Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm)
Walleye Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye)
Lake Whitefish Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish)

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Boating at Schaffer Lake

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2026-2027 Sask Anglers Guide
2026-2027 Sask Anglers Guide

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