Booy Lake, Saskatchewan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Booy Lake sits within Hudson Bay No. 394 in Saskatchewan. The bank is 266 metres above sea level. About 1.65 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. There is roughly 9.7 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Nipawin sits 82 km from here and is the nearest stop. Further out sit Hudson Bay (83 km) and The Pas (107 km). It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Booy Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Hudson Bay No. 394, recorded fish include goldeye, northern pike, white sucker and johnny darter. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Booy Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 18°C, the coldest about -20°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. The season on Booy Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Meadow Lake is 3.3 km off. What applies at Booy Lake may have changed since it was mapped.