Fishing at Stockwell Lake, Macrorie, Saskatchewan

• Overview

  You will find Stockwell Lake in Macrorie, Saskatchewan. Height above sea level is 572 metres. At some 6.22 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Nearest town is Outlook, 17 km off. Then Rosetown, 62 km, and Delisle, 64 km. Water in the same corner: Municipal Spring (6 km), Luck Lake lies 30 km on, Barber Lake (35 km), Stink Lake lies 36 km on and Brightwater Reservoir (52 km). Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Stockwell Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open biodiversity records for Macrorie list Prussian carp. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Stockwell Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 18°C, the coldest about -16°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice-out usually falls in mid April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near mid November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. That is the shape of the year on Stockwell Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Municipal Spring at 6 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Stockwell Lake before loading the car.