Whiteswan Lakes
Whiteswan Lake(s) is a popular chain of recreational and fishing lakes located 36km NNE of the Resort Village of Candle Lake and 105km NNE of Prince Albert.
Whelan Bay, the southern section of the lake, is accessible from Highway 913 (gravel). The furthest north lakes are relatively inaccessible. Whiteswan Lake (Whelan Bay) Recreation Site is on the southern end of the lake and contains Whiteswan Lake Resort. The resort has a licensed restaurant, rental cabins and seasonal campsites. There are also a number of privately owned cabins near the resort.
Lake Trout, Northern Pike and White Sucker can be found in Whiteswan Lake. Whelan Bay is closed to fishing from September 10th to November 10th. Please note there is a custom limit for lake trout. There are tagged lake trout in the lake, please report any caught to: [email protected].
Whiteswan Lake is a very popular snowmobile destination with over 170km of snowmobile trails in the area.
The lakes are also popular for diving and are known for their clear water.
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Favourited: | 1 times |
| Photos: | 30 photos of Whiteswan Lakes |
| Parks: | Whelan Bay Recreation Site |
| Location: | 54.109690968128, -105.15929016317 |
| Shore Length: | 101km |
| Surface Area: | 13,808 acres |
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Directions to Whiteswan Lakes
Accessible from Highway 913 (gravel).
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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Whelan Bay Recreation Site
Whelan Bay Recreation Site is located at Whiteswan Lakes.
Fishing at Whiteswan Lakes
Whelan Bay is closed to fishing from September 10th to November 10th.
Please note there is a custom limit for lake trout.
Whiteswan Lakes is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Whiteswan Lakes
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Fishing Season
Fishing season on Whiteswan Lakes is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Additional Restrictions:
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Whelan Bay Closed To Angling September 10 To November 10
Fishing Limits for Whiteswan Lakes
| Species | Limit |
| Lake Trout | Limit 1 |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
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 Whiteswan Lakes
| Stocked in 2024 with 21 Lake Trout Catchables and 294 Lake Trout Fingerlings. |
| Stocked in 2023 with 81 Lake Trout Catchables and 1,318 Lake Trout Fingerlings. |
| Stocked in 2021 with 2,290 Lake Trout Fingerlings. |
| Stocked in 2019 with 18,000 Lake Trout Fingerlings. |
| Stocked in 2017 with 18,000 Lake Trout Fingerlings. |
Fish Facts
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Lake Trout: (209 - 3445 g) Fair | Aug 17 - 20 / Summer Profundal Index Netting (SPIN) survey using short set (2 hour) monofilament nets. Survey captured 106 lake trout and 4 northern pike. Lake trout were live-released where possible, with all fish tagged before release. Trout (> 30 cm) density is estimated at 40 kg / ha. Please report tagged lake trout to [email protected]. |
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Lake Trout: 49.1 cm - 109 cm | September 24 - October 2 (trap nets) Regular assessment of the spawning population in conjunction with spawn collection for provincial lake trout and splake stocking programs. Lake trout were tagged with yellow t-bar tags along the back. Anglers asked to record tag numbers and report to [email protected]. |
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Boating at Whiteswan Lakes
There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Whiteswan Lakes.
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- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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