Kotoss Lake Fishing in Hazel Dell No. 335, Saskatchewan

• Overview

  Kotoss Lake is set in Hazel Dell No. 335, Saskatchewan. The setting is spruce and muskeg on every side. It measures about 56 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Bank access stretches around 4.2 km in total. Preeceville sits 48 km from here and is the nearest stop. Regina is the closest city, 235 km away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Kotoss Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On Kotoss Lake that means starting tight and working out. Change depth before you change bait.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 16°C, the coldest about -19°C. Cold dominates the calendar on water this far north. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about early November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan any trip to Kotoss Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Victor Lake, 2.3 km out. Treat Kotoss Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.