Candle Lake
Candle Lake is a large, very popular recreational and fishing lake in Saskatchewan. The lake is 72km N of Prince Albert with access from Highway 265 and Highway 120.
The lake is a very popular destination year round with a significant year round population. In the summer, the beaches, campgrounds and boating bring many people to the lake. In the winter it's a popular destination for snowmobiling, and fishing is a draw year-round.
There are multiple RV parks, several marinas, hundreds of cabins, many beaches, an aquatic adventures water park, restaurants, ice-cream shops, a golf course and endless activities for families.
Much of the lake is surrounded by Candle Lake Provincial Park which has two campgrounds with boat launches and beaches.
The Resort Village of Candle Lake is located on the southwest end of the lake. The village boasts a very significant summertime population and offers many services including a clinic, bank, restaurants, ice-cream shops, gas stations, and groceries.
Walleye, Lake Sturgeon, Northern Pike, Cisco, Burbot, White Sucker, Longnose Sucker, Lake Whitefish and Yellow Perch can be found in Candle Lake. Please note there is a custom limit for walleye on the lake. The lake has not been stocked in the last 30 years.
The water level on Candle Lake is regulated by a concrete dam built in 1978-79 located at the south-east corner of the lake on Hanson Bay. The dam is managed by the Water Security Agency and discharges into the Torch River. A fish ladder was constructed in 2002 to make allow fish travel between the Torch River and Candle Lake for spawning, which was impossible after the dam was first built.
Current Conditions
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| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| User Rating: | 4.5 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 4 times |
| Photos: | 96 photos of Candle Lake |
| RM: | Paddockwood No. 520 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Candle Lake |
| Parks: | Candle Lake Provincial Park, Waskateena Beach Recreation Site |
| Location: | 53.822669397618, -105.29727226295 |
| Shore Length: | 73km |
| Surface Area: | 32,616 acres |
| Max Depth: | 16.8 m (55 ft) |
| Inflows: | Fisher Creek, Clearsand Creek, Hanin Creek |
| Outflows: | Torch River |
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Directions to Candle Lake
Accessible from Highways 265 and 120.
Get directions to the lake: here
Note: this just takes you to the closest road to the centre of the lake, and may not be the best route to get to the lake.
For directions directly to a service/amenity at the lake click on one of the listings in Services & Amenities
How it got its name
The origin of the name Candle Lake is from a Cree legend of lights that flicker near the north end of the lake. It is speculated that the lights are caused by decaying drift wood.
Events
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Map
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Parks
There are 3 parks at Candle Lake.
Candle Lake Provincial Park
Candle Lake Provincial Park is located at Candle Lake.
Phone: 306-929-8400
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/3039/candle-lake-provincial-park
Waskateena Beach Recreation Site
Waskateena Beach Recreation Site is located at Candle Lake.
Candle Lake Water Park
Phone: 1 (306) 212-8472
Email:
[email protected]
Fishing at Candle Lake
Candle Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Candle Lake
Walleye, Lake Sturgeon, Northern Pike, Cisco, Longnose Sucker, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Candle Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Candle Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Additional Restrictions:
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Part Of Candle Lake Near Fisher Creek Mouth Closed To Angling March 15 To May 14
Fishing Limits for Candle Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Walleye | Limit 3, Only 1 Over 50 Cm |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
| Burbot | Limit 8 |
| Cisco | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
| Lake Sturgeon | Limit 0 |
Disclaimer
Although we try our best to provide correct and updated information for every lake in Saskatchewan, all information on this site is provided to use at your own risk. Please reference the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide for more information.
Fish Facts
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Walleye: (40 - 3020 g) Moderate Pike: (610 - 10210 g) Poor Perch: (30 g ) Sparse Whitefish: (70 - 2270 g) | September 6 - 8 / Gill nets. Walleye, pike and whitefish abundance is consistent with previous survey. Angling success for walleye is reported as good. All perch were forage size (<18 cm). |
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Walleye: (36 - 2650 g) Fair Pike: (78 - 8300 g) Poor Perch: (38 - 62 g) Poor Whitefish: (94 - 1944 g) Moderate | September 5 - 12 / Gill nets. Good angling success reported for walleye and pike throughout the summer. Walleye limit reduced to three in 2008. |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Candle Lake
Boating at Candle Lake
There are 9 boat launches/marinas at Candle Lake.
Camping at Candle Lake
There are 3 campgrounds at Candle Lake.
Beaches at Candle Lake
Candle Lake has a great collection of some of the nicest beaches in the province.
From Waskateena right within the Resort Village of Candle Lake, to Minowukaw and Sandy Bay in the provincial park, and several more report beaches only accessible by water. There are also quite a few private beaches in the various RV parks and subdivisions around the lake.
Something for everyone, and no end of fun to be had here!
There are 9 beaches at Candle Lake.
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Aschim Homestead Heritage Forest
Omar Aschim who grew up at the Aschim Homestead and his son Kevin.
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Our 'secret' beach at Candle Lake in October
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References
Other References
- Candle Lake (Wikipedia)
- Candle Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- https://candlelake.ca/
- Resort Village of Candle Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/3042/minowukaw-beach-campground
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/1446/sandy-bay-campground
- Waskateena Beach (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- https://candlelakegolfresort.com/
- https://www.lakecountryrentals.ca/
- Candle Lake (GPSNauticalCharts.com)
Data Sources & References
- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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