Trickett Lake, Saskatchewan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  This water sits in Hudson Bay No. 394, Saskatchewan. It lies 676 metres above sea level. It measures about 83 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. You are looking at roughly 5.4 km of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. Start from Hudson Bay, 55 km down the road. The nearest city of size is Regina, 294 km away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Trickett Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Hudson Bay No. 394 list goldeye, northern pike, white sucker, johnny darter and logperch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Trickett Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 16°C, the coldest about -20°C. This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. In an average year the thaw lands around early May and the freeze near early November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Expect Trickett Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Townsend Lake sits 8.1 km off and takes the overflow. Where Trickett Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.