Jacquine Lake in Smeaton: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Jacquine Lake stands in Smeaton, Saskatchewan. Elevation runs to 451 metres. Around 86 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The edge runs 3.6 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. For supplies, Nipawin is 53 km out. Further out sit Melfort (78 km) and Prince Albert (80 km). A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Jacquine Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Fish Jacquine Lake to its features, not to its size. When the water is clear, go lighter and further out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 17°C and January about -20°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late April. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly early November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. That is the shape of the year on Jacquine Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Fyson Lake at 11 km is the sensible second choice. For Jacquine Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.