Kingsmere Lake Fishing Guide, Big River No. 555, Saskatchewan

• Overview

  The Big River No. 555 entry here is Kingsmere Lake, in Saskatchewan. Elevation runs to 535 metres. The nearest place of any size is Shellbrook, 98 km away. Prince Albert is 110 km and Meadow Lake 129 km. What else is close: Hidden Lake 4.3 km away, Lone Island Lake sits 6 km out, Parish Creek 7.1 km away, ChipewyanLake sits 7.5 km out and Sanctuary Lake 9.3 km away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Kingsmere Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Reported across Big River No. 555: cisco, northern pike, yellow perch, white sucker and walleye. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Work Kingsmere Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -18°C in January and 16°C in July. The freeze holds for the better part of the year. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about mid November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Kingsmere Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Hidden Lake, 4.3 km away. Treat access at Kingsmere Lake as something to verify.