Desnomie Lakes Fishing Guide, Turnor Lake, Saskatchewan

• Overview

  In Saskatchewan, Desnomie Lakes falls inside Turnor Lake. Land around it is boreal forest. At 1.10 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The perimeter is close to 32 km, and wind can be flat in one arm and rough in the next. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Turnor Lake. For a base, Buffalo Narrows sits 162 km out. After that come La Ronge at 227 km and Fort McMurray at 282 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Desnomie Lakes

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Turnor Lake records list walleye and spottail shiner among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The shape of Desnomie Lakes decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 16°C, with January the cold end at about -22°C. Everything is compressed into the middle of the year. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near early November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Desnomie Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For walleye, a jig and minnow near the bottom is the standard; evenings beat middays. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try MacGuire Lake, 9.8 km away. Nothing here settles the position at Desnomie Lakes for certain.