Englund Lake in Kelvington No. 366: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Englund Lake is one of the Kelvington No. 366 waters in Saskatchewan. It lies 616 metres above sea level. It measures about 51 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 3.0 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. For a base, Wadena sits 60 km out. It is 227 km to Saskatoon, the nearest city. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Englund Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Kelvington No. 366, recorded fish include Iowa darter, johnny darter, common shiner and emerald shiner. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Englund Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -19°C in January to roughly 17°C in July. Cold dominates the year and the fishing works around it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near early November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. On Englund Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Round Lake at 6 km is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Englund Lake if anything is unclear.