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Fishing in Northern Saskatchewan: Lac La Ronge & Churchill River

Explore fishing in the Northern Saskatchewan: Lac La Ronge & Churchill River of Saskatchewan. Lac La Ronge, Churchill Ri

Lac La Ronge is the fishing heart of northern Saskatchewan. This massive, clear shield lake offers exceptional fishing for walleye, northern pike, and lake trout. Walleye in the 2-5 pound range are abundant. Lake trout fishing is excellent in the deeper basins, with fish in the 5-15 pound range. The lake has numerous lodges, outfitters, and public access points. Lac La Ronge Provincial Park offers camping and boat launches.

1. Lac La Ronge (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout)

⚠ This water: Within 1 km of the river mouth closed to angling all year
*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
Lake trout · Limit: 3 · only one may exceed 65 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

2. Churchill River System (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling)

Flows through northern Saskatchewan

The Churchill River system is one of Saskatchewan's premier fishing destinations. The river's current, rapids, and deep pools hold walleye, northern pike, lake trout, and Arctic grayling. The river is accessible from several points including Lac La Ronge and Ile-a-la-Crosse. The Churchill River is a popular route for multi-day canoe trips.

*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
Lake trout · Limit: 3 · only one may exceed 65 cm
Arctic grayling · Limit: 2 · only one may exceed 35 cm

Boat Launch: Otter Lake Boat Launch →

3. Pinehouse Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout)

Pinehouse Lake, located in the Churchill River system, offers excellent walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing. The lake's clear, cold waters and abundant structure provide ideal habitat. Pinehouse Lake has a lodge and is accessible by road from La Ronge.

*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
Lake trout · Limit: 3 · only one may exceed 65 cm

Boat Launch: North beach Boat Ramp →

4. Deschambault Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout)

Deschambault Lake offers excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike, and lake trout. The lake is less developed than Lac La Ronge, offering a more remote experience. Several lodges operate on the lake.

*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
Lake trout · Limit: 3 · only one may exceed 65 cm

Boat Launch: Deschambault Lake →

5. Pelican Narrows & Jan Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout)

The Pelican Narrows area, including Jan Lake, offers excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike, and lake trout. The region's clear shield lakes provide diverse fishing opportunities. Several lodges operate in the area.

*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
Lake trout · Limit: 3 · only one may exceed 65 cm

Boat Launch: Pelican Narrows & Jan Lake →

6. Davin Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout)

Davin Lake offers walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing. The lake is less pressured than Lac La Ronge and offers good fishing.

*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
Lake trout · Limit: 3 · only one may exceed 65 cm

Boat Launch: Davin Lake →

7. Nemeiben Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout)

Nemeiben Lake offers walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing. The lake is connected to Lac La Ronge and offers similar fishing opportunities.

*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
Lake trout · Limit: 3 · only one may exceed 65 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Wapawekka Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout)

Wapawekka Lake offers walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing. The lake's clear waters and rocky structure provide excellent habitat.

*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
Lake trout · Limit: 3 · only one may exceed 65 cm

Boat Launch: Wapawekka Lake →

9. Montreal River &amp Area (Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout)

Lac La Ronge area

The Montreal River and its associated lakes offer walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing. The area is less developed than the main Lac La Ronge basin offering quieter fishing.

*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
Lake trout · Limit: 3 · only one may exceed 65 cm

Boat Launch: Montreal River &amp Area →

10. McDougal Creek & Area (Arctic Grayling, Brook Trout)

The cold, clear creeks and streams in the La Ronge area, including McDougal Creek, offer Arctic grayling and brook trout fishing. These small streams are best fished with light tackle or fly gear.

Arctic grayling · Limit: 2 · only one may exceed 35 cm

Boat Launch: McDougal Creek & Area →

11. Peter Pond Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)

Peter Pond Lake, Saskatchewan

Peter Pond Lake is a large, deep lake in the Churchill River system. The lake offers excellent walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing. The lake is connected to Churchill Lake in the extensive Churchill River waterway.

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: Peter Pond Lake →

12. Churchill Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)

Churchill Lake, Saskatchewan

Churchill Lake is a large lake in the Churchill River system offers excellent walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing, connected to Peter Pond Lake and Lac Ile-a-la-Crosse.

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: Churchill Lake →

13. Montreal Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)

Montreal Lake, Saskatchewan

Montreal Lake is a large lake in central Saskatchewan offers excellent walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing with a provincial recreation site.

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: Boat Launch →

14. Primrose Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)

Primrose Lake, Saskatchewan

Primrose Lake straddles the Saskatchewan-Alberta border in the boreal forest. The Saskatchewan side offers excellent walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing.

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: Primrose Lake →

15. Dore Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Dore Lake, Saskatchewan

Dore Lake is a large, deep lake in the Churchill River system. The lake is known for excellent lake trout and northern pike fishing in a beautiful shield setting.

Lake trout · Limit: 3 · only one may exceed 65 cm
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm

Boat Launch: Dore Lake →

16. Frobisher Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Frobisher Lake, Saskatchewan

Frobisher Lake is a remote northern lake offering excellent lake trout and northern pike fishing in a pristine wilderness setting. Access is by float plane only.

Lake trout · Limit: 3 · only one may exceed 65 cm
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm

Boat Launch: Frobisher Lake →

17. Lac Ile-a-la-Crosse (Lake Trout, Walleye)

Lac Ile-a-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan

Lac Ile-a-la-Crosse is a large lake in the Churchill River system offering walleye, pike, and lake trout.

Lake trout · Limit: 3 · only one may exceed 65 cm
*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm

Boat Launch: Lac Ile-a-la-Crosse →

18. Lac la Plonge (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Lac la Plonge, Saskatchewan

Lac la Plonge offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing in the Churchill River system.

Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm

Boat Launch: Lac la Plonge →

19. Wapachewunak Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Wapachewunak Lake, Saskatchewan

Wapachewunak Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the Churchill River system.

Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm

Boat Launch: Wapachewunak Lake →

20. Mistik Creek Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Mistik Creek Lake, Saskatchewan

Mistik Creek Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the shield country.

Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm

Boat Launch: Mistik Creek Lake →

21. Mirond Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Mirond Lake, Saskatchewan

Mirond Lake offers walleye and northern pike fishing in the Churchill River watershed.

Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm

Boat Launch: Mirond Lake →

22. Pelican Lake (Shield)

Pelican Lake, Saskatchewan

Pelican Lake in the shield offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing.

Boat Launch: Pelican Lake →

23. Wood Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Wood Lake, Saskatchewan

Wood Lake offers walleye and northern pike fishing in the Lac La Ronge region.

Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm

Boat Launch: Wood Lake →

24. Island Lake (Shield)

Island Lake, Saskatchewan

Island Lake offers northern pike and lake trout fishing in the shield country.

Boat Launch: Island Lake →

25. Pilgrim Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Pilgrim Lake, Saskatchewan

Pilgrim Lake offers 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: Pilgrim Lake →

26. Weyakwin Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Weyakwin Lake, Saskatchewan

Weyakwin Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the shield region.

Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm

Boat Launch: Weyakwin Lake →

27. Bittern Creek (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Bittern Creek, Saskatchewan

Bittern Creek offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the Churchill River system.

Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm

Boat Launch: Waskesiu Lake Marina →

28. Sandy Bay (Churchill River)

Churchill River

Sandy Bay on the Churchill River offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing.

Boat Launch: Sandy Bay Boat Launch →

29. Bentley Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Bentley Lake, Saskatchewan

Bentley Lake offers northern pike and lake trout fishing in the La Ronge area.

Lake trout · Limit: 3 · only one may exceed 65 cm
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Nistowiak Lake (Walleye)

Churchill River

Nistowiak Lake on the Churchill River offers walleye and pike fishing.

*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm

Boat Launch: Nistowiak Lake →

31. Stanley Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Stanley Lake, Saskatchewan

Stanley Lake offers northern pike and walleye fishing in the shield country.

Northern pike · Limit: 5 · only one may exceed 75 cm
*Walleye · Limit: 4 · only one may exceed 55 cm

Boat Launch: Stanley Lake →