Swede Lake
Swede Lake is a small (209 acre), very pretty lake located just south of Nesslin Lake and 18km ENE of Big River.
It is accessible down a pretty steep road off of the Nesslin Lake road, keep your eyes open for the sign it's small and easy to miss.
There is a parking spot and a primitive launch at the bottom of the road. The launch is suitable for a small boat or paddlers.
There are a few small bays to explore, and it's possible to portage/walk your way into the nearby Little Nesslin Lake from the north end of Swede.
This was one of my favourite lakes to paddle!
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Burbot and White Sucker can be found in Swede Lake. An attempt was made to stock the lake with walleye but it hasn't been stocked since the late 80's.
Swede Lake was named after the people of Swedish extraction who trapped and logged in the area.
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 2 times |
| Photos: | 13 photos of Swede Lake |
| RM: | Big River No. 555 |
| Communities: | Nesslin Lake Hamlet |
| Parks: | Nesslin Lake Recreation Site |
| Location: | 53.929059777699, -106.79027038754 |
| Shore Length: | 5km |
| Surface Area: | 209 acres |
| Max Depth: | 8.5 m (28 ft) |
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Directions to Swede Lake
Get directions to the lake: here
Note: this just takes you to the closest road to the centre of the lake, and may not be the best route to get to the lake.
For directions directly to a service/amenity at the lake click on one of the listings in Services & Amenities
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Nesslin Lake Recreation Site
Nesslin Lake Recreation Site is located at Swede Lake.
Fishing at Swede Lake
Swede Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Swede Lake
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Swede Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Swede Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| Walleye | Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
| Burbot | Limit 8 |
Disclaimer
Although we try our best to provide correct and updated information for every lake in Saskatchewan, all information on this site is provided to use at your own risk. Please reference the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide for more information.
Fish Facts
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Pike: (187 - 3070 g) Moderate | June 18 - 19 / Gill nets. Pike - population has increased compared to previous surveys. Angling success unknown. No perch were caught; however forage size fish were observed at boat launch. |
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Launching my canoe at the boat launch.
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Getting my canoe past the beaver dams to get to Little Nesslin.
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View of the access to the boat launch.
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