Huff Lake Fishing Guide, Val Marie No. 17, Saskatchewan

• Overview

  The Val Marie No. 17 entry here is Huff Lake, in Saskatchewan. Around the bank it is rolling bush. This is sizeable water at about 2.26 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. Some 14 km of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Nearest place of any size is Shaunavon, 48 km away. Then Swift Current, 102 km, and Malta, 112 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Huff Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. At Huff Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does. A drop in wind often turns the surface quiet and the fishing slow.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -14°C to 19°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. The season between ice runs from about mid April to mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. That is the shape of the year on Huff Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lonetree Lake at 40 km is the sensible second choice. Rules at Huff Lake are worth checking on the day.