Southern Fishing Zone
About Southern Fishing Zone
The Southern Fishing Zone contains most of the populated areas of Saskatchewan. Covering a whopping 75 million acres and containing 1461 lakes. Many of the most popular recreation lakes in the province are here in the south. Also, just because northern Saskatchewan is more popular with anglers from overseas and home to most of the fishing lodges, doesn't mean there aren't great fishing opportunities right here too!
Fishing in the Southern Fishing Zone
The fishing season within the Southern Fishing Zone is open from May 5, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
The following game fish can be found in the zone: Channel Catfish, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, Stocked Trout and Sauger.
Blackstrap Lake is a man-made reservoir located 41km SSE of Saskatoon. The lake is in the RM of Dundurn No. 314 east of Dundurn in southern Saskatchewan. The lake is a popular recreational destination
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 26 photos of Blackstrap Lake |
| RM: | Dundurn No. 314 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Shields, Resort Village of Thode |
| Parks: | Blackstrap Provincial Park |
| Location: | 51.794701962656, -106.42223139094 |
| Shore Length: | 40km |
| Surface Area: | 2992 acres |
| Max Width: | 0.8–1.2 km (0.50–0.75 mi) |
| Max Length: | 14.4 km (8.9 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 9.39 m (30.8 ft) |
| Inflows: | Earthen aqueduct from Lake Diefenbaker |
Fishing Lake is a very popular recreational lake in Southern Saskatchewan for camping, cabin owners, boating, swimming, golfing, and of course fishing! There are many communities around the lake, a re
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 38 photos of Fishing Lake |
| RM: | Sasman No. 336, Foam Lake No. 276 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Leslie Beach, Resort Village of Chorney Beach, Hamlet of North Shore Fishing Lake, Hamlet of Ottman - Murray Beach |
| Parks: | Fishing Lake Wildlife Refuge, Fishing Lake Regional Park (Leslie Beach) |
| Location: | 51.836640063468, -103.55045285949 |
| Shore Length: | 55km |
| Surface Area: | 7583 acres |
| Max Depth: | 17.99 m (59.0 ft) |
| Outflows: | None |
Greenwater Lake is a popular recreation destination located within the Greenwater Lake Provincial Park. The lake is accessible from Highway 38 and a provincial park pass is required. There are many se
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 31 photos of Greenwater Lake |
| RM: | Bjorkdale No. 426, Porcupine No. 395 |
| Parks: | Greenwater Lake Provincial Park |
| Location: | 52.514896459523, -103.50737331256 |
| Shore Length: | 26km |
| Surface Area: | 2722 acres |
| Outflows: | Greenwater Creek |
Katepwa Lake is a large recreational and fishing lake located 88km ENE of Regina in the Qu'Appelle River Valley. Highway 56 runs along the east and south of the lake, while Highway 619 runs along the
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 33 photos of Katepwa Lake |
| RM: | North Qu'Appelle No. 187, Abernethy No. 186, Indian Head No. 156 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of the District of Katepwa, Taylor Beach, Lake View Beach, Berry Hills Estates |
| Parks: | Katepwa Point Provincial Park |
| Location: | 50.70333532393, -103.64394315607 |
| Shore Length: | 27km |
| Surface Area: | 4018 acres |
| Max Width: | 1.7 km (1.1 mi) |
| Max Length: | 9.9 km (6.2 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 23.2 m (76 ft) |
| Inflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
| Outflows: | Qu'Appelle River |
Kenosee Lake is a medium sized (2051 acre) lake. Moose Mountain Provincial Park and Aquatic Adventures are located at Kenosee Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| RM: | Wawken No. 93 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Kenosee Lake |
| Parks: | Moose Mountain Provincial Park |
| Location: | 49.817185160256, -102.30704976776 |
| Shore Length: | 33km |
| Surface Area: | 2051 acres |
| Max Depth: | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Inflows: | None |
Lake Diefenbaker is a massive (107132 acre) lake. Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site, Palliser Regional Park, Herbert Ferry Regional Park, Prairie Lake Regional Pa
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 58 photos of Lake Diefenbaker |
| RM: | Excelsior No. 166, Saskatchewan Landing No. 167, Victory No. 226 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Beaver Flat, Riverhurst, Hitchcock Bay |
| Parks: | Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park, Riverhurst Ferry Recreation Site, Palliser Regional Park, Herbert Ferry Regional Park, Prairie Lake Regional Park, Douglas Provincial Park, Danielson Provincial Park, Elbow Harbour Recreation Site, Cabri Regional Park |
| Location: | 50.922837570377, -107.49800295574 |
| Shore Length: | 1002km |
| Surface Area: | 107132 acres |
| Max Width: | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Max Length: | 225 km (140 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Inflows: | South Saskatchewan River |
| Outflows: | South Saskatchewan RiverQu'Appelle River |
Little Manitou Lake is a large (3758 acre) lake. Manitou District Regional Park is adjacent to Little Manitou Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 2 photos of Little Manitou Lake |
| RM: | Viscount No. 341, Usborne No. 310, Morris No. 312 |
| Communities: | Manitou Beach |
| Parks: | Manitou District Regional Park |
| Location: | 51.737893623591, -105.52761260128 |
| Shore Length: | 43km |
| Surface Area: | 3758 acres |
| Outflows: | None |
Madge Lake is a large (4186 acre) lake. Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Off-leash Dog Park are located at Madge Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 6 photos of Madge Lake |
| RM: | Cote No. 271 |
| Parks: | Duck Mountain Provincial Park |
| Location: | 51.658540953932, -101.63759720865 |
| Shore Length: | 38km |
| Surface Area: | 4186 acres |
| Max Width: | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Max Length: | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Inflows: | numerous unnamed creeks from the west, south, and east |
| Outflows: | single unnamed seasonal creek flowing north |
Wascana Lake is a small (383 acre) lake. Wascana Game Preserve and Wascana Lake Bird Sanctuary are located at Wascana Lake.
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 1 photos of Wascana Lake |
| RM: | Sherwood No. 159 |
| Communities: | Regina |
| Parks: | Wascana Game Preserve, Wascana Lake Bird Sanctuary |
| Location: | 50.426055473492, -104.59131650325 |
| Shore Length: | 23km |
| Surface Area: | 383 acres |
Boundary Dam Reservoir is a medium sized (1412 acre) reservoir. Woodlawn Regional Park (Boundary Dam) is adjacent to Boundary Dam Reservoir.
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| RM: | Estevan No. 5 |
| Parks: | Woodlawn Regional Park (Boundary Dam) |
| Location: | 49.05228384485, -103.02229048837 |
| Shore Length: | 36km |
| Surface Area: | 1412 acres |
| Inflows: | Long Creek |
| Outflows: | Long Creek, and a 10-kilometre diversion channel connecting Boundary and Rafferty Reservoirs, which allows water to be diverted from Boundary Reservoir into McDonald Lake |