About Fishing Lake
Fishing Lake is a very popular recreational lake in east-central Saskatchewan. It is located east of the Quill Lakes, south of Hwy #5, north of Hwy #16 and east of Hwy #35.
The lake is 65 feet deep, and has over 23 miles of shoreline, most of it is sandy beaches.
There are eight resort communities on this large, clean, deep, freshwater lake. Three of the resorts are regional parks, one is a First Nation Community and the rest are residential communities. There is a good golf course and also a wilderness area.
Here is a map showing the resort locations, you can click on each name to see more about the community.
Fishing is popular here both summer and winter. There are
trophy sized fish here.
Northern Pike (Jackfish) that are up to 39 pounds have been caught
in Fishing Lake. Other species found here are Pickerel (Walleye),
Perch, and Whitefish.
Boating is very popular here too, there are boat launching facilities on all sides of the lake.
Fishing Lake is a large, deep freshwater lake. It is the major drainage basin for the area to the north and is fed by one or two streams into the north side of the lake. Drainage out of the lake is a marshy area at the southeast end and a series of small lakes that lead into the Whitesand River.
There have been lots of changes in the past few years.
In 2006, and again in 2007, higher than normal water levels caused widespread flooding damage to many of the communities. The hardest hit was the south end of the lake; Murray Beach, Ottman Beach, Knights of Columbus Beach, Chorney Beach and Leslie Beach.
In late 2007, protective berms were built around most of the communities and floodwater was pumped back into the lake.
In 2008, rebuilding began. All around the lake, houses were repaired and people were rebuilding their lives.
In 2009, the lake opened to recreation, the golf course opened again, businesses opened, residents and tourists returned.
In 2010, construction began on Highway 310 north from Foam Lake but wet conditions slowed construction.
In 2011, a drainage channel was built to help drain some of the water from the lake into the natural drainage system toward the Whitesand River. Highway 310 was rebuilt all the way from Foam Lake to Kuroki and paved south from Kuroki to the lake. Pavement from the lake to Foam Lake is expected to be finished in 2012.
The Fishing Lake First Nation is located off Highway #5, 5 km south of Kylemore.
The First Nation reserve borders the west end of the lake. The residential part of the community is located some distance from the lakeshore.
Knights of Columbus Beach (KC Beach)
Knights of Columbus Beach is located on the south shore of Fishing Lake, 25 km north of Foam Lake along Highway #310.
The KC Beach Regional Park is normally open May through September. There is a sandy beach, campsites, private cabins, firewood, groceries, supplies, ice, picnic tables, shower house, payphone and pets are allowed.
The Resort Villages of Leslie Beach and Chorney Beach and the Leslie Beach Regional Park and the Foam Lake Golf Club are all located on the southwest corner of the lake, 22 km’s north of Foam Lake just off Highway #310.
The Leslie Beach Regional Park is open May through September.
In these resorts, there is a sandy beach, campsites, playground, golf course, rental cabins, a restaurant, lounge and convenience store, a boat launch, firewood, groceries, supplies, ice, picnic tables, shower house, payphone and lots of private cabins.
Pets are allowed, except on the beach.
The Foam Lake Golf & Country Club is located along the shore of Fishing Lake at Chorney Beach, 22 km’s north of Foam Lake just off Highway #310.
This is a very good 9 holes course with grass greens and white silica sand bunkers. There is a pro shop, with licensed restaurant & lounge. Clubs and power cart rentals are available with camping and rental cabins nearby.
Fishing Lake North Shore includes Buckhorn Bay, Saskin Beach, Kuroki Beach, Pavillion Beach, Ottman Beach and Murray Beach which occupy the northeast and eastern shores of Fishing Lake.
Buckhorn Bay, Saskin Beach and Kuroki Beach
Buckhorn Bay, Saskin Beach and Kuroki Beach are located off Highway #5, 3 km south of Kuroki. Together they form an arc around the northeast corner of the lake.
There are camping sites, rental cabins, private cabins, lakefront sites, well protected by trees, boat, canoe, & paddleboat rentals, firewood, gasoline, groceries, supplies, picnic tables, shower houses, payphone and there is a boat launch.
Pavilion Beach, Ottman Beach and Murray Beach
Pavillion Beach, Ottman Beach and Murray Beach are located on the southeast shore of Fishing Lake, 5 km south of Kuroki along Highway #310.
These are residential beaches forming an almost continuous arc around the southeast end of the lake. There are no public parks or services available in these communities.
The wildlife habitat site is located on the north shore of Fishing Lake, 2 km south of Highway #5.
This is an undeveloped lakeshore area for hiking and fishing.