Sturgeon Lake

Sturgeon Lake is a popular fishing and boating lake located about 30 minutes north of Prince Albert. The lake was created by a dam across the Sturgeon River. Almost the entire lake is bordered by Sturgeon Lake First Nation. Sturgeon Lake Regional Park is located on the lake. There are quite a few cabins within the Regional Park as well as a campground, store/restaurant, and boat launch.

About Sturgeon Lake

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Parks: Sturgeon Lake Regional Park West Block, Sturgeon Lake Regional Park, Sturgeon Lake Regional Park East Block
Location: 53.41213637341642, -106.1092718812398
Shore Length: 39km
Surface Area: 1,442 acres
Max Depth: 17.98 m (59.0 ft)
Inflows: Sturgeon River
Outflows: Sturgeon River

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Directions to Sturgeon Lake

The lake is around 50 kilometres north of Prince Albert. There is access from Highways 788 and 693. Most of Highway 788 is paved except for a small section between the reserve store and the regional park. Highway 693 is paved for it's entirety but can be bumpy depending on the time of year.

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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, 2023 to March 31, 2024.

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

Boating is a popular activity at Sturgeon Lake. There is a boat launch available within the Regional Park. You'll need a Regional Park Pass to access it. There is also an additional fee charged by the regional park to use the launch.

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Sturgeon Lake Regional Park Campground

Seasonal Camping

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  • Camping
  • Seasonal Camping

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Nelson Crossing Rv Park

Seasonal Camping

Eagle Ridge Subdivision

Seasonal Camping
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.

Attributes

  • Seasonal Camping

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Sturgeon Lake Boat Launch

Pickeral Point Subdivision

There are quite a few cabins located at Pickeral Point. This subdivision is located directly within the RM of Shellbrook and not in the Regional Park. All of the cabins here are lake front. The road down can be quite slick and muddy during the spring.

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Sturgeon Lake 101 Reserve

Sturgeon Lake is partially within Sturgeon Lake 101

Sturgeon Lake Regional Park

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About

Season: May 15 - September 30 dependent on weather
Park Entry: $10.00 per day / weekend pass Friday through Sunday $25.00
Payment Information: Cash, Cheque, Visa & MasterCard accepted

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