Bitter Lake Fishing near Maple Creek, Saskatchewan

• Overview

  Maple Creek No. 111 in Saskatchewan is where Bitter Lake sits. The setting is mixed forest. Maple Creek is the closest town at 33 km. Dunmore is 60 km and Medicine Hat 63 km. Neighbouring water: 36 km out stands Hay Lake, Bigstick Lake a touch under 37 km, 40 km out stands Chappice Lake, Ingebrigt Lake a touch under 44 km and 51 km out stands Harris Lake. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Bitter Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Treat Bitter Lake as a water to read rather than to cover. Shallow bays warm first and pull fish in early.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -12°C in January and 19°C in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about late November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Bitter Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Hay Lake, 36 km away. For Bitter Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.