Watson Reservoir
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Watson Reservoir is a small reservoir in southern Saskatchewan. It is located 59km SSW of Regina.
Dunnet Regional Park is adjacent to Watson Reservoir.
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 7 photos of Watson Reservoir |
| RM: | Elmsthorpe No. 100 |
| Parks: | Dunnet Regional Park |
| Location: | 49.974976238093, -104.99273620475 |
| Shore Length: | 27km |
| Surface Area: | 497 acres |
| Max Depth: | 9.4 m (31 ft) |
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Directions to Watson Reservoir
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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Dunnet Regional Park
Contact
Phone: (306) 868-7664
Website: https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/dunnet/
Mailing Address: Box 247 Avonlea, SK S0H 0C0
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Amenities
- Aquatic Program / Swimming Lessons
- Beach Area
- Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Camping (Non-Electrical)
- Concession
- Fishing
- Group Camping (Non-Electrical Sites)
- Horseshoe Pits
- Mini Golf
- Playground
- Security
- Swimming Pool
- Washrooms (Outhouse)
- Ball Diamonds
- Boat Launch
- Camping (Electricity and Water)
- Camping Seasonal
- Fire Wood
- Group Camping
- Hall and/or Shelter Rental
- Internet and/or Wifi Service
- Pet Friendly
- Potable Water
- Sewer Dump Station
- Volleyball Court
- Wildlife Viewing
- Barrier Free Areas (Wheelchair Accessible)
- Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter
- Camping (Electricity
- Water
- Sewer)
- Cell Phone Service
- Fish Filleting
- Group Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Hiking Trails
- Laundry Facilities
- Picnic Tables
- Quiet Time Enforced
- Showers
- Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)
Fishing at Watson Reservoir
Watson Reservoir is in the southern fishing zone.
What fish are in Watson Reservoir
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Watson Reservoir is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Watson Reservoir
| 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) |
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.
Record of fish stocked in Watson Reservoir
| Stocked in 2018 with 200,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2016 with 300,000 Walleye Fry. |
| Stocked in 2014 with 300,000 Walleye Fry. |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Watson Reservoir
Boating at Watson Reservoir
There is 1 boat launch/marina at Watson Reservoir.
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Dunnet Regional Park
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Data Sources & References
- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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