Lake
Candle Lake
Candle Lake is a large, very popular recreational and fishing lake in Saskatchewan. The lake is 72km N of Prince Albert with access from Highway 265 and Highway 120.
The lake is a very popular destination year round with a significant year round population. In the summer, the beaches, campgrounds and boating bring many people to the lake. In the winter it's a popular destination for snowmobiling, and fishing is a draw year-round.
There are multiple RV parks, several marinas, hundreds of cabins, many beaches, an aquatic adventures water park, restaurants, ice-cream shops, a golf course and endless activities for families.
Much of the lake is surrounded by [Candle Lake Provincial Park](/candle-lake-provincial-park/) which has two campgrounds with boat launches and beaches.
The Resort Village of Candle Lake is located on the southwest end of the lake. The village boasts a very significant summertime population and offers many services including a clinic, bank, restaurants, ice-cream shops, gas stations, and groceries.
Walleye, Lake Sturgeon, Northern Pike, Cisco, Burbot, White Sucker, Longnose Sucker, Lake Whitefish and Yellow Perch can be found in Candle Lake. **Please note there is a custom limit for walleye on the lake**. The lake has not been stocked in the last 30 years.
The water level on Candle Lake is regulated by a concrete dam built in 1978-79 located at the south-east corner of the lake on Hanson Bay. The dam is managed by the Water Security Agency and discharges into the Torch River. A fish ladder was constructed in 2002 to make allow fish travel between the Torch River and Candle Lake for spawning, which was impossible after the dam was first built.
