Fishing at Semple Lake, Pleasantdale No. 398, Saskatchewan

• Overview

  Semple Lake is listed under Pleasantdale No. 398, Saskatchewan. The surface lies 560 metres up. Roughly 1.34 sq km of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The nearest town is Tisdale, 41 km away. The nearest city of size is Saskatoon, 164 km away. Water in the same corner: Lac Vert Nord lies 10 km on, Lac Vert at about 12 km, Kitako Lake lies 12 km on, Wascana Lake at about 15 km and Spence Lake lies 16 km on. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Semple Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Semple Lake repays a walk before the first cast. The last hour before dark is rarely wasted.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -18°C. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Break-up near late April, freeze-up near early November: that is the shape of an average year. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at Semple Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Lac Vert Nord sits 10 km off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Semple Lake.