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Thornton Lake

Thornton Lake is a small lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located 54km NNE of La Ronge.

Thornton Lake is named after Harvey Thornton. Learn more about the GeoMemorial Naming Program.

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CHURCHILL RIVER ABOVE OTTER RAPIDS
06CD002
18.5 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 14:30:00 UTC | Level: 2.424 m | Discharge: 536.000 m3/s
RAPID RIVER AT OUTLET OF LAC LA RONGE
06CB002
39.4 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 15:10:00 UTC | Level: 7.660 m | Discharge: 93.800 m3/s
LAC LA RONGE AT LA RONGE
06CB001
54.7 km
Latest: 2026-06-23 14:25:00 UTC | Level: 364.430 m | Discharge: N/A
MONTREAL RIVER AT OUTLET OF BIGSTONE LAKE
06CA001
57.7 km
Latest: N/A | Level: N/A | Discharge: N/A

Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Named After: Harvey Thornton
Location: 55.569313763776, -104.99602900312
Shore Length: 7km
Surface Area: 121 acres

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Geomemorial Information

Thornton Lake was named after Harvey Thornton as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.

Learn more about the Sask Geomemorial Program

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Fishing at Thornton Lake

Thornton Lake is in the central fishing zone.

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Fishing Season

Fishing season on Thornton Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

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2026-2027 Sask Anglers Guide
2026-2027 Sask Anglers Guide

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