Upper Makwa Lake

Upper Makwa Lake is a small lake located 7.1km W of Loon Lake (Village) and 55km W of Meadow Lake (City). The lake has a surface area of 281 acres and is located at: 54.035790057250324,-109.26650274944208.

The lake is in the southern fishing zone. Burbot, Cisco, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Upper Makwa Lake.

There are no parks or communities on the lake. Upper Makwa Lake is partially within Makwa Lake 129B (Reserve) and within Loon Lake No. 561 (Rural Municipality).

Makwa Lake Provincial Park is 3.3km WSW, Steele Narrows Provincial Park is 3km E, Bronson Forest Recreation Site is 24km ENE and Fowler Lake Recreation Site is 9.8km ENE of Upper Makwa Lake.

The lake was officially named on 1973-01-17. The name Upper Makwa Lake is of Cree origin.

About Upper Makwa Lake

Fishing Zone: Southern Zone
Location: 54.035790057250324, -109.26650274944208
Shore Length: 7km
Surface Area: 281 acres

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Fishing at Upper Makwa Lake

Upper Makwa Lake is in the southern fishing zone.

What fish are in Upper Makwa Lake

Burbot, Cisco, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Upper Makwa Lake. Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.

Additional Restrictions:

Fishing Season

Fishing season on Upper Makwa Lake is open from May 5, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

Fishing Limits for Upper Makwa Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Upper Makwa 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 3, Only 1 Over 55 Cm (Custom limit for Upper Makwa Lake)

Other nearby waterbodies

There are 13 other waterbodies near Upper Makwa Lake. The most popular nearby lakes are:

Makwa Lake 129B Reserve

Upper Makwa Lake is partially within Makwa Lake 129B

Loon Lake No. 561

Upper Makwa Lake is entirely within Loon Lake No. 561