Stump Lake, Saskatchewan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Loon Lake No. 561 entry here is Stump Lake, in Saskatchewan. It stands 575 metres above sea level. At about 80 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. There is roughly 7.2 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Supplies mean a trip to Grand Centre, 53 km off. The nearest city of size is Edmonton, 257 km away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Stump Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Loon Lake No. 561 cover northern pike, yellow perch, Iowa darter and lake whitefish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Stump Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 16°C; the cold one sits at -17°C. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. Climate figures give an open season running late April to mid November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Stump Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Ministikwan Lake at 5.6 km is the nearest alternative. Where Stump Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.