Blackstrap Reservoir, Saskatchewan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Blackstrap Reservoir lies in Thode, in Saskatchewan. Height above sea level is 530 metres. Around 12.07 sq km of open water: conditions change from one end to the other. The shoreline runs to about 39 km, far more than one trip can cover. Rosewood lies 35 km from the water. Stonebridge lies 36 km off, Lakeridge another 36 km. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Blackstrap Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Work Blackstrap Reservoir in sections rather than trying to cover it. Give a promising spot half an hour before moving on.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -16°C in January to roughly 18°C in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. Average temperatures cross freezing around late April in spring and again near mid November in autumn. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. It sets the rhythm of the year at Blackstrap Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. A made slipway is 1.4 km from here, which settles the boat question. A carry of 610 m from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. Picnic facilities are recorded some 1.2 km out. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Brightwater Reservoir, 21 km away. Signs at Blackstrap Reservoir carry more weight than any list.