Lone Island Lake in Big River No. 555: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Lone Island Lake in Big River No. 555, Saskatchewan. Height above sea level is 568 metres. About 1.02 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The perimeter runs near 5.4 km, so plan the walk before you start. Nearest town is Shellbrook, 104 km off. The nearest city of size is Saskatoon, 225 km away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lone Island Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Big River No. 555 include cisco, northern pike, yellow perch and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Lone Island Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 16°C in July and bottom out at -18°C in January. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about mid November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Time your trip to Lone Island Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Sanctuary Lake at 3.9 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Lone Island Lake.