Last Mountain Lake in Big Arm No. 251: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Last Mountain Lake is one of the Big Arm No. 251 waters in Saskatchewan. Elevation runs to 488 metres. At roughly 213.92 sq km it ranks among the larger waters in the region. Its outline wanders a long way for the area it covers, which puts more edge in play. Regina Beach sits 41 km from the bank. Davidson is 53 km away, with Lumsden at 59 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Last Mountain Lake

  There is a figure for this one: 35 m. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Take Last Mountain Lake a stretch at a time. Sudden pressure changes tend to shut fish down for a few hours.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -16°C in January and 19°C in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. From about mid April to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. That is the shape of the year on Last Mountain Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  This one is in public ownership, with the usual conditions. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Big Arm Bay is 8.4 km distant. What applies at Last Mountain Lake may have changed since it was mapped.