Fishing at Simpson Lake, Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan

• Overview

  The Stony Rapids entry here is Simpson Lake, in Saskatchewan. The surface lies 408 metres up. The water covers around 7.21 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. Some 283 km away sits Pelican Narrows, the nearest settlement. La Ronge lies 305 km off, Flin Flon another 342 km. Nearby, in order: Scutt Lake at 5.6 km, Cairns Lake roughly 18 km, Jamieson Lake at 19 km, Cook Lake roughly 21 km and Mullin Lake at 21 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Simpson Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Stony Rapids include cisco, northern pike and round whitefish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Simpson Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 16°C and January about -24°C. The freeze holds for the better part of the year. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid May. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid May in spring and again near early November in autumn. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Plan any trip to Simpson Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Scutt Lake at 5.6 km is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Simpson Lake for certain.