Fishing at Sarginson Lake, Creighton, Saskatchewan

• Overview

  This water sits in Creighton, Saskatchewan. It sits in rolling bush country. At some 2.92 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Shoreline length is close to 12 km, and each section fishes a little differently. For a base, Pelican Narrows sits 54 km out. The nearest city of size is Saskatoon, 368 km away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Sarginson Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Creighton include northern pike, white sucker and johnny darter. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Sarginson Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 17°C; by January the average is down near -22°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. On average, early May opens the water and early November closes it again. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Time your trip to Sarginson Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Hand Lake is 4.3 km off. For Sarginson Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.