Fishing Kewen Lake in Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan

• Overview

  This water sits in Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan. What surrounds it is northern bush. It measures some 2.61 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. There is roughly 11 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Head to Pelican Narrows, 340 km away, for anything you forgot. Further out sit La Ronge (354 km) and Buffalo Narrows (381 km). The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Kewen Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Stony Rapids cover cisco, northern pike, round whitefish, lake chub and slimy sculpin. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Fish Kewen Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 15°C and January near -25°C on the long-run figures. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Once it clears, about mid May, the fishing comes on quickly. Break-up sits around mid May on average, with the water closing again about late October. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan around that when you fish Kewen Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Lampin Lake, 4.7 km away. Signs at Kewen Lake carry more weight than any list.