Where exactly is Weitzel River?

It belongs to Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan, at 418 metres above sea level. Reckon 250 km to Buffalo Narrows and 311 km to Fort McMurray.

Which fish live in Weitzel River?

Reported across Stony Rapids: cisco, northern pike and round whitefish. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water.

How deep is Weitzel River?

Depth went unrecorded here. Take your cue from the bank: overhanging cover on the far bank is worth the cast. Levels move the fishing about more than temperature.

Does Weitzel River freeze?

A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid May. Climate figures give an open season running mid May to early November.

Is the bank at Weitzel River open?

Access is not recorded for this water. Any notice on the ground outranks what is written here. Not every stretch of an open water is open bank.

Is there parking at Weitzel River?

Parking here is informal, since nothing is mapped. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where waters sit close, the quieter one is often the better trip.

Body of water · Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, CA

Weitzel River

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2051.6 haArea
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AI Fishing Insight

Low, flat cloud sitting over the water, with a decent SE wind working the banks with a settled glass. Fish at Weitzel River should hold close to deeper glides between riffles. Numbers are low everywhere; the morning is the pick of them. Go lighter and slower than usual. Bundle up; the fishing will be slow but not impossible.

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34%

Today’s Fishing forecast

The bites are poor now

Night
17%
Morning
34%
Afternoon
29%
Evening

Weitzel River, Saskatchewan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

Overview
The Stony Rapids end of Saskatchewan holds Weitzel River. Country round the bank runs to northern bush. Buffalo Narrows sits 250 km from the bank. Fort McMurray is 311 km away, with La Ronge at 321 km. Nearby alternatives: Weitzel Lake a shade over 20 km, Cree Lake (44 km) and MacIntyre Lake a shade over 60 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.
Where to Fish on Weitzel River
Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Wading opens water that no bank angler reaches. The head and tail of a pool beat the body of it. Species logged across Stony Rapids include cisco, northern pike and round whitefish. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Weitzel River the obvious spot is not always the productive one.
Seasonal Patterns
Between January at about -24°C and July at about 16°C, the water has a wide range to work through. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. The quiet pools cap over in winter, the riffles never quite do, and mid May clears the lot. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid May and starts locking again about early November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. On Weitzel River the same rules apply, with local timing.
Tackle & Baits
Access is not recorded for this water. 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. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Weitzel Lake, 20 km away. Treat access at Weitzel River as something to verify.

Weather conditions

Bite score

34%

The bites are poor now

Air temp
1° C
MAX 2° C / MIN 0° C
Pressure
101 kPa
0 kPa/h
Wind
18.8 km/h SE
Gusts 45.6 km/h
Solunar
Waning crescent
low activity

Hourly weather

km/h

C°

kPa


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Body of water · Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, CA

Weitzel River

Log a catch

2051.6 haArea
-Max depth
-Species
-Catches
-Record

AI Fishing Insight

Want more specific advice?

Ask Sam about this place

34%

Today’s Fishing forecast

The bites are poor now

Night
17%
Morning
34%
Afternoon
29%
Evening

Weitzel River, Saskatchewan: Fishing Spots and Seasons

Overview
The Stony Rapids end of Saskatchewan holds Weitzel River. Country round the bank runs to northern bush. Buffalo Narrows sits 250 km from the bank. Fort McMurray is 311 km away, with La Ronge at 321 km. Nearby alternatives: Weitzel Lake a shade over 20 km, Cree Lake (44 km) and MacIntyre Lake a shade over 60 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.
Where to Fish on Weitzel River
Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Wading opens water that no bank angler reaches. The head and tail of a pool beat the body of it. Species logged across Stony Rapids include cisco, northern pike and round whitefish. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Weitzel River the obvious spot is not always the productive one.
Seasonal Patterns
Between January at about -24°C and July at about 16°C, the water has a wide range to work through. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. The quiet pools cap over in winter, the riffles never quite do, and mid May clears the lot. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid May and starts locking again about early November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. On Weitzel River the same rules apply, with local timing.
Tackle & Baits
Access is not recorded for this water. 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. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Weitzel Lake, 20 km away. Treat access at Weitzel River as something to verify.