Fishing at Bradley Lake, Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan

• Overview

  Bradley Lake falls in Stony Rapids, part of Saskatchewan. It lies 447 metres above sea level. Around 90 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Shoreline length is close to 8.3 km, and each section fishes a little differently. Most waters listed here for Stony Rapids are larger. Fort Smith at 331 km is the nearest place to stop. Buffalo Narrows is 426 km away, with Fort McMurray at 435 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Bradley Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Stony Rapids records list cisco, northern pike and round whitefish among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Bradley Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 15°C at the top of summer and -27°C at the bottom of winter. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late May. Expect the water usable from around late May until roughly late October. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Bradley Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Bell Bay at 2.6 km is the sensible second choice. For Bradley Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.