Wollaston Lake

(ᒌᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᓵᑲᐦᐃᑲᓂ (Woods Cree))

Wollaston Lake is the largest lake that is entirely within Saskatchewan. Lake Athabasca and Reindeer Lake are larger, but cross the border into Alberta and Manitoba respectively.

The lake is located about 550kms north of Prince Albert. The lake can be accessed by Highway 905 north from La Ronge, but is also frequently accessed by air. Wollaston Lake is a popular fishing lake with many fishing lodges operating.

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Fishing Zone: Northern Zone
Photos: 1 photos of Wollaston Lake
Communities: Wollaston Lake Hamlet
Parks: Wollaston Lake (Hidden Bay) Recreation Site
Location: 58.179148609331, -103.29333906934
Shore Length: 2,081km
Surface Area: 517,812 acres
Max Depth: 97 m (318 ft)
Inflows: Geikie River
Outflows: Fond du Lac River (10%) Cochrane River (90%)[1]

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Jun 18, 2026
The Wollaston Lake Barge is now open for the season!
By Matt - SaskLakes.ca • 4 days ago

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The Wollaston Lake Barge is now open for the season!
🎣 2 catches – Northern Pike (7lb), Walleye (4lb)
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Directions to Wollaston Lake

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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

Geomemorial Information

There are 18 features at Wollaston Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.

Fife Island is named after Frederick James Fife
Parker Island is named after Gordon Cueneaude Parker
Grant Island is named after Robert Grierson Grant
McRae Island is named after Christopher Frederick McRae
Strong Island is named after Clarence Ormiston Strong
Paul Island is named after Maynard Allen Paul
Gow Island is named after Gordon Morris Gow
Bird Island is named after Charlie Bird
Symons Island is named after Francis Robert Symons
Harrison Island is named after Harold Hugh Harrison
Young Island is named after Martin Young
Crozier Island is named after William James Crozier
Munro Island is named after George Munro
Black Island is named after Robert James Black
Morin Island is named after Napoleon Morin
Kempton Bay is named after Maurice McAllister Kempton
Pow Bay is named after John Wesley Pow
Harrison Peninsula is named after Allen Clifford Harrison

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Fishing at Wollaston Lake

Wollaston Lake is in the northern fishing zone.

What fish are in Wollaston Lake

Walleye, Arctic Grayling, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Cisco, Longnose Sucker, Lake Whitefish, Round Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Wollaston Lake.

Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.

Additional Restrictions:

Fishing Season

Fishing season on Wollaston Lake is from May 25, 2026 to April 15, 2027.

Fishing Limits for Wollaston Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Wollaston Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Arctic Grayling Limit 1
Lake Trout Limit 2 (Only one may exceed 65 cm)
Northern Pike Limit 3 (Only one may exceed 75 cm)
Yellow Perch Limit 25
Walleye Limit 2 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye)
Lake Whitefish Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish)
Burbot Limit 8
Cisco Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish)
Round Whitefish Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish)

Fishing Attractions/Services at Wollaston Lake

Boating at Wollaston Lake

I don't have any boat launches, or marinas reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!

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Camping at Wollaston Lake

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Beaches at Wollaston Lake

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Photos of Wollaston Lake

Wollaston Lake

📅 June 29, 2024
📷 Ann Lennox
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Wollaston Lake

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Communities near Wollaston Lake

There is 1 community at Wollaston Lake.

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