Sturgeon Lake

Sturgeon Lake is a popular fishing, boating, and camping lake located about 30 minutes north of Prince Albert.

The lake is located along the Sturgeon River and is quite long and winding. There is a dam at the eastern end of the lake that regulates that water level. The majority of the lake is within the Sturgeon Lake 101 Reserve, and the rest is in the RM of Shellbrook.

Sturgeon Lake Regional Park located at the lake has a campground, boat launch, beach, restaurant/store and two subdivisions of cabins.

The lake is split into two divided by a culvert. The larger section and most regional park services are on the eastern side. The western side is much quieter with no large boats, and is a great destination for a paddle. There is a picnic area and playground, and a launch suitable for paddlers. I've seen plenty of eagles, blue herons, and other birds on that side and you can paddle right up the Sturgeon River from the lake.

There are Walleye, Northern Pike and Perch in the lake, quite a few people come out to fish during the summer, and usually some ice fishing shacks setup in the winter.

This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.

Campground Cabins Boat Launch Beach Regional Park
Stocked Fish Northern Pike Yellow Perch Walleye Lake Whitefish Burbot
Boundary on map.

Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Park: Sturgeon Lake Regional Park
Location: 53.41213637341642, -106.1092718812398
Shore Length: 39km
Surface Area: 1442 acres
Max Depth: 17.98 m (59.0 ft)
Inflows: Sturgeon River
Outflows: Sturgeon River

About this page

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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Favourited by Loretta Bueckert
Rating from Loretta Bueckert
Rating from Erna Siemens
Favourited by Erna Siemens
Visited by Matthew Siemens (swimming)
Comment from Matthew Siemens
Water is slowly starting to go down, still much higher then average levels.
Comment from Matthew Siemens
Very high water levels right now. Lots of docks 6 inches under water. More water waiting to come through the culvert so it might continue to go up for a few days.
Visited by Matthew Siemens (fishing, swimming, boating)
Visited by Matthew Siemens (fishing, paddling)
Put the canoes in at the gravel pit and canoed down the Sturgeon River to the lake and through the culvert. There are quite a few trees and obstructions across the river right now, but it's a really pretty paddle.
Visited by Matthew Siemens (swimming)
Comment from Matthew Siemens
The dock is in at the regional park boat launch!
Comment from Matthew Siemens
Ice is off the lake!
Rating from Matthew Siemens
Rating from Gerald Siemens
Favourited by Matthew Siemens
Comment from Matthew Siemens
Regional park boat launch hasn’t been plowed. I’d suggest a snowmobile or a truck to get down to the water.

Directions to Sturgeon Lake

The roads to the Regional Park are actually quite good. The park is accessible from Highway 788 which can be accessed either from Highway 693 north of Holbein or 355 near spruce home. Highway 693 is paved for it's entirety but can have broken pavement and ridges depending on the time of year. Highway 355 has been recently paved up to the Sturgeon Lake Reserve turn off but after that is 14km of often fairly rough gravel to the regional park.

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Map

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Sturgeon Lake Regional Park

About

Season: May 15 - September 30 dependent on weather
Park Entry: $10.00 per day / weekend pass Friday through Sunday $25.00

Contact

Phone: (306) 747-3331 Off Season: (306) 747-3331
Website: https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/sturgeon-lake/
Mailing Address: Box 358, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0

Amenities

  • Barrier Free Areas (Wheelchair Accessible)
  • Boat
  • Canoe and/or kayak rentals
  • Camping (Electricity and Water)
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Fish Filleting
  • Group Camping
  • Group Camping with Hall and/or Kitchen
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Picnic Tables
  • Quiet Time Enforced
  • Sewer Dump Station
  • Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)
  • Beach Area
  • Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter
  • Camping (Non-Electrical)
  • Concession
  • Fishing
  • Group Camping (Electrical Sites)
  • Hall and/or Shelter Rental
  • Marina
  • Playground
  • Restaurant
  • Showers
  • Washrooms (Outhouse)
  • Boat Launch
  • Camping (Electrical Sites)
  • Camping Seasonal
  • Fire Wood
  • Groceries and Supplies
  • Group Camping (Non-Electrical Sites)
  • Hiking Trails
  • Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
  • Security
  • Swimming Area

Fishing at Sturgeon Lake

Sturgeon Lake is in the central fishing zone.

What fish are in Sturgeon Lake

Burbot, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Sturgeon Lake.

Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.

Fishing Season

Fishing season on Sturgeon Lake is open from May 15, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

Fishing Limits for Sturgeon Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Sturgeon Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Burbot Limit 8
Lake Whitefish Limit 8
Northern Pike Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm
Yellow Perch Limit 25
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm

Record of fish stocked in Sturgeon Lake

Stocked with 450,000 Walleye Fry in 2023.
Stocked with 450,000 Walleye Fry in 2019.
Stocked with 450,000 Walleye Fry in 2016.

Boating at Sturgeon Lake

There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Sturgeon Lake.

Camping at Sturgeon Lake

Beaches at Sturgeon Lake

There is 1 beach at Sturgeon Lake.

Photos

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Matthew water skiing at Sturgeon Lake.
Matthew water skiing at Sturgeon Lake.
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Notice by the boat launch.
Notice by the boat launch.
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Rules at the boat launch.
Rules at the boat launch.
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View of the boat launch.
View of the boat launch.
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Another view of the launch.
Another view of the launch.
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Fish cleaning shack near the boat launch.
Fish cleaning shack near the boat launch.
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Beach rules at the park.
Beach rules at the park.
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View of the regional park beach.
View of the regional park beach.
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Another view of the regional park beach.
Another view of the regional park beach.
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Nelson Crossing sign. Hard to see in a photo. Looks very neat in person.
Nelson Crossing sign. Hard to see in a photo. Looks very neat in person.
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View of Nelson Crossing from the road.
View of Nelson Crossing from the road.
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Sturgeon Lake

Sturgeon Lake Regional Park Campground

Sturgeon Lake Regional Park Campground is located at Sturgeon Lake.

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Eagle Ridge Subdivision

Eagle Ridge has both seasonal campsites as well as privately owned cabins available. It is located on the top of the hill above Pickerel Point.


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Sturgeon Lake Boat Launch

Sturgeon Lake Regional Park Beach

Pickeral Point Subdivision

Pickeral Point Subdivision is located at Sturgeon Lake.

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Sturgeon Lake Regional Park

About

Season: May 15 - September 30 dependent on weather
Park Entry: $10.00 per day / weekend pass Friday through Sunday $25.00

Contact

Phone: (306) 747-3331 Off Season: (306) 747-3331
Website: https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/sturgeon-lake/
Mailing Address: Box 358, Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0

Amenities

  • Barrier Free Areas (Wheelchair Accessible)
  • Boat
  • Canoe and/or kayak rentals
  • Camping (Electricity and Water)
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Fish Filleting
  • Group Camping
  • Group Camping with Hall and/or Kitchen
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Picnic Tables
  • Quiet Time Enforced
  • Sewer Dump Station
  • Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)
  • Beach Area
  • Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter
  • Camping (Non-Electrical)
  • Concession
  • Fishing
  • Group Camping (Electrical Sites)
  • Hall and/or Shelter Rental
  • Marina
  • Playground
  • Restaurant
  • Showers
  • Washrooms (Outhouse)
  • Boat Launch
  • Camping (Electrical Sites)
  • Camping Seasonal
  • Fire Wood
  • Groceries and Supplies
  • Group Camping (Non-Electrical Sites)
  • Hiking Trails
  • Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
  • Security
  • Swimming Area

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Sturgeon Lake 101

Sturgeon Lake 101 is located at Sturgeon Lake.

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Regional Park West Boat Launch

This is a primitive sand/gravel launch. Suitable for small boats or paddlers. (See photos)


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