Fishing at Ravina Lake, Porcupine No. 395, Saskatchewan

• Overview

  Look for Ravina Lake in the Porcupine No. 395 part of Saskatchewan. The country round it is taiga from end to end. It measures about 19 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Around 2.3 km of margin, front to back. The closest town, Preeceville, is 55 km distant. Then Hudson Bay, 61 km, and Wadena, 79 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Ravina Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The near bank of Ravina Lake is often the one people ignore. Sunken timber holds fish, but costs tackle; go in prepared.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 17°C and January about -19°C. The ice season is long here and the open one short. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. From about late April to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Ravina Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping flags this water as intermittent: it can be dry for part of the year, so check before travelling. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Big Valley Lake sits 5.9 km off and takes the overflow. Where Ravina Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.