Fishing in Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area
Explore fishing in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area of Saskatchewan. Tobin Lake, Good Sp
Tobin Lake, formed by the Squaw Rapids Dam on the Saskatchewan River, is widely considered one of the best walleye lakes in Canada. The lake regularly produces trophy walleye over 10 pounds, with fish in the 3-6 pound range common. The flooded timber and structure provide excellent habitat. Tobin Lake is also famous for its northern pike fishery, with fish exceeding 20 pounds caught every year. Spring and fall are prime time.
1. Tobin Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch)
Tobin Lake, formed by the Squaw Rapids Dam, offers world-class walleye fishing with trophy fish over 10 pounds.
- ⚠ This water: Walleye/sauger limit 3 combined (only 1 over 86 cm, none 55-86 cm); pike limit 4 (only 1 over 115 cm, none 75-115 cm); mandatory barbless
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
2. Good Spirit Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch)
Good Spirit Lake, SaskatchewanGood Spirit Lake, located in Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park, offers excellent walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch fishing. The lake's clear waters and sandy beaches make it a popular family destination. Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park has an 18-hole golf course, campground, and beach. The lake is one of the most popular fishing destinations in eastern Saskatchewan.
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
3. Madge Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch)
Duck Mountain Provincial ParkMadge Lake, located in Duck Mountain Provincial Park, offers excellent walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch fishing in a beautiful forest setting. The park's higher elevation provides cooler temperatures. Madge Lake has a resort, campground, and golf course. The lake is a popular destination for anglers from both Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
4. Kenosee Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch)
Moose Mountain Provincial ParkKenosee Lake, located in Moose Mountain Provincial Park, offers walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch fishing. The park has a resort, campground, and golf course. Kenosee Lake is a popular family destination in southeastern Saskatchewan.
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
5. Carlyle Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch)
Carlyle Lake, located in the Moose Mountain Creek area, offers walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch fishing. The lake is a man-made reservoir that has developed a healthy fish population.
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
6. Nickle Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike)
Nickle Lake, SaskatchewanNickle Lake offers walleye and northern pike fishing in a park setting. The lake has a regional park with camping and a beach.
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
7. Yorkton Area Ponds (Stocked Trout)
Yorkton Area Ponds, SaskatchewanThe Yorkton area has several stocked ponds that offer rainbow trout fishing. These ponds are stocked annually and provide excellent family fishing opportunities.
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
Boat Launch: York Lake Regional Park - Boat launch →
8. Amisk Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Amisk Lake, SaskatchewanAmisk Lake is a large lake in eastern Saskatchewan offers excellent walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing with clear waters and sandy beaches. The name means "beaver" in Cree.
- Lake trout · Limit: 3 · only one may exceed 65 cm
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Boat Launch: Sawmill Bay Boat Launch →
9. Codette Lake (Cod, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Codette Lake, SaskatchewanCodette Lake is a reservoir on the Saskatchewan River offering walleye and northern pike fishing.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Boat Launch: boat launch dual →
10. Nipawin Regional Park (Walleye)
NipawinNipawin Regional Park offers access to the Saskatchewan River for walleye and pike fishing.
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Boat Launch: boat launch dual →
11. Greenwater Lake (Cod, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Greenwater Lake, SaskatchewanGreenwater Lake Provincial Park offers northern pike, walleye, and perch in eastern Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
12. Little Amyot Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Little Amyot Lake, SaskatchewanLittle Amyot Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the Porcupine Hills region.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Boat Launch: Little Amyot Lake →
13. Big Amyot Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Big Amyot Lake, SaskatchewanBig Amyot Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in eastern Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
14. Porcupine Hills Lakes (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Porcupine Hills Lakes, SaskatchewanThe Porcupine Hills region has numerous small lakes offering northern pike and walleye fishing.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Boat Launch: Porcupine Hills Lakes →
15. Fishing Lake (Quill)
Wadena areaFishing Lake offers walleye, northern pike, and perch fishing in eastern Saskatchewan.
16. Saline Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Saline Lake, SaskatchewanSaline Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the Quill Lakes region.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
17. Foam Lake (Northern Pike)
Foam Lake, SaskatchewanFoam Lake offers northern pike and perch fishing in eastern Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
18. Lake Lenore (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Lake Lenore, SaskatchewanLake Lenore offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the parkland region.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
19. Muenster Lake (Northern Pike)
Muenster Lake, SaskatchewanMuenster Lake offers northern pike and perch fishing in east-central Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
20. St. Brieux Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
St. Brieux Lake, SaskatchewanSt. Brieux Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the parkland region.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Boat Launch: St. Brieux Lake →
21. Spalding Lake (Northern Pike)
Spalding Lake, SaskatchewanSpalding Lake offers northern pike and perch fishing in eastern Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
22. Deadmoose Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Deadmoose Lake, SaskatchewanDeadmoose Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the Quill Lakes basin.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
23. Anderson Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Anderson Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
24. Armit Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Armit Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
25. Barrier Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Barrier Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
26. Beaver Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Beaver Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
27. Elbow Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Elbow Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
28. Etomami Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Etomami Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
29. Isbister Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Isbister Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
30. Lady Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Lady Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
31. Marean Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Marean Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
32. McBride Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
McBride Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
33. McDonald Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
McDonald Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
34. McIntosh Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
McIntosh Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
35. Mission Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Mission Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
36. Moosomin Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Moosomin Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
37. Nut Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Nut Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
38. Parr Hill Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Parr Hill Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
39. Pepaw Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Pepaw Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
40. Pipestone Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Pipestone Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
41. Saginas Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Saginas Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
42. Smallfish Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Smallfish Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
43. Spirit Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Spirit Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
44. Townsend Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Townsend Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
45. Woody Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
Woody Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
46. York Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Cod, Stocked Trout)
York Lake, SaskatchewanPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area region of Saskatchewan.
- Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
- *Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
- Perch · Limit: 25
- *Stocked trout · Limit: 5 · all species combined
Fishing Tips for the Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid fishing licence for your province — buy online before heading out.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Saskatchewan; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Eastern Saskatchewan: Tobin Lake, Good Spirit & Yorkton Area waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Saskatchewan
- Far North Saskatchewan: Lake Athabasca, Cree Lake & Wollaston
- Northern Saskatchewan: Lac La Ronge & Churchill River
- Southern Saskatchewan: Regina Area & Qu'Appelle Valley
- Central Saskatchewan: Saskatoon & Area
- Western Saskatchewan: Lloydminster, Meadow Lake & Area
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