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 large reservoir in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Resort Village of Shields and 41km SSE of Saskatoon. Blackstrap Provincial Park and Provincial Park Dog Park are located at Blackstrap Lake.
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 large lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Resort Village of Chorney Beach and 21km SE of Wadena. Fishing Lake Wildlife Refuge and Fishing Lake Regional Park (Leslie Beach) are located at Fishing Lake.
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 large stocked lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located in Greenwater Lake Provincial Park and 83km ESE of Melfort. Last stocked with walleye in 2023 The lake is within Greenwater Lake Provincial Park.
Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
Photos: | 34 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 lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Resort Village of the District of Katepwa and 64km WSW of Melville. Katepwa Point Provincial Park is adjacent to Katepwa Lake.
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 stocked lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Moose Mountain Provincial Park and 90km NNE of Estevan. Last stocked with walleye in 2022 Moose Mountain Provincial Park and Aquatic Adventures are located at Kenosee Lake.
Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
Photos: | 5 photos of Kenosee Lake |
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 lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Douglas Provincial Park and 74km NNE of Swift Current. 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 and Cabri Regional Park are located at Lake Diefenbaker.
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 lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Manitou Beach and 58km SSW of Humboldt. 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 stocked lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located in Duck Mountain Provincial Park and 76km NE of Yorkton. Last stocked with walleye in 2023 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 lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Regina and 14km WSW of Pilot Butte. Wascana Game Preserve and Wascana Lake Bird Sanctuary are located at Wascana Lake.
Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
Photos: | 5 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 |





Barrier Lake is a medium sized stocked lake in southern Saskatchewan. It is located 65km ESE of Melfort. Last stocked with walleye in 2022
Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
Photos: | 26 photos of Barrier Lake |
RM: | Bjorkdale No. 426, Barrier Valley No. 397 |
Communities: | Barrier Ford, Barrier Lake View Subdivision, Revoys Marina |
Location: | 52.549021035421, -103.79193957547 |
Shore Length: | 40km |
Surface Area: | 1361 acres |