Garry Lake, Saskatchewan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Garry Lake stands in Saskatchewan. The land about it is spruce and muskeg. About 9.52 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The bank runs about 53 km in total, split between open shore and sheltered corners. Ground here is low by Saskatchewan standards. Nearest place of any size is Fort Smith, 170 km away. It is 735 km to Edmonton, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Garry Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Anyone new to Garry Lake should walk it once before setting up. Shade is structure on a bright day.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -25°C to 16°C. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. Break-up comes around mid May, and the run that follows is short and strong. Climate figures give an open season running mid May to late October. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Garry Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Clover Lake is 4.2 km off. Treat access at Garry Lake as something to verify.