Christopher Lake
Christopher Lake is a popular recreation lake located 40km NNW of Prince Albert. The lake has parks, campgrounds, camps, marinas, beaches, boat launches, and hiking trails to explore. The lake is accessible from Highways 953 and 263.
The Resort Village of Christopher Lake is 2km SE of the lake and has most services including gas, restaurant, liquor, library and groceries. The northernmost tip of Christopher lake is within Blue Heron Provincial Park although no park services/facilities exist there. The provincial park office is within the Resort Village of Christopher Lake though.
The community of Bell's Beach is located on the southeast corner of the lake. The community of Clearsand Beach is on the western shore. There are also many cabins located on the lake.
There are two marina's on the lake, one at Bell's Beach and one at Slottens Bay. Camp Kadesh, Camp Christopher, Quest, and Kinasao Luthern Bible Camp are all church camps operating on the lake.
The Christopher Lake Nature area has three hiking trails, in the winter one trail is groomed for skiing and snowshoeing.
Walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, burbot, and white sucker can be found in Christopher Lake. It has occasionally been stocked with walleye in the past. The last time it was stocked was in 2017. In the 1930's it was even experimentally stocked with smallmouth bass!
Christopher Lake has a very small catchment of only 25 square kms, the main inflow for the lake is the Christopher lake diversion which brings in water from Emma Lake. Christopher Creeks flows out of the lake near Bell's Beach.
There are several other popular recreational lakes nearby including Emma Lake just west of Christopher and Anglin Lake half way between Christopher and Waskesiu.
Christopher Lake was named after Christopher Gravel who was the brother-in-law of the district surveyor.
Current Conditions
Details
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Favourited: | 2 times |
| Photos: | 53 photos of Christopher Lake |
| RM: | The District of Lakeland No. 521 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Christopher Lake, Bell's Beach, Clearsand Beach |
| Parks: | Great Blue Heron Provincial Park, Christopher Lake Nature Area |
| Location: | 53.566265824554, -105.82591024771 |
| Shore Length: | 18km |
| Surface Area: | 1,643 acres |
| Max Length: | 14.61 km (9.08 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 10.1 m (33 ft) |
| Inflows: | Christopher Lake diversion |
| Outflows: | Christopher Creek |
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Directions to Christopher Lake
Accessible from Highway 263 and 953.
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
Christopher Gravel
After Christopher Gravel, brother-in-law of the district surveyor.
Events
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Map
Explore Christopher Lake with our interactive map.
Parks
There are 2 parks at Christopher Lake.
Great Blue Heron Provincial Park
Great Blue Heron Provincial Park is located at Christopher Lake.
Phone: 306-982-6250
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://parks.saskatchewan.ca/great-blue-heron-provincial-park/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=SKPP&parkId=290401
Christopher Lake Nature Area
Christopher Lake Nature Area is located at Christopher Lake.
Fishing at Christopher Lake
The lake has occasionally been stocked with walleye in the past. The last time it was stocked was in 2017. In the 1930's it was even experimentally stocked with smallmouth bass!
Christopher Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Christopher Lake
Walleye, Northern Pike, Burbot, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Christopher Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Christopher Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Christopher Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
| Walleye | Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
| Burbot | Limit 8 |
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.
Record of fish stocked in Christopher Lake
| Stocked in 2017 with 350,000 Walleye Fry. |
Fish Facts
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Walleye (100-770g) Northern Pike (375-8500g) Yellow Perch (30-60g) | June 15-16, 2023. Gill nets. Walleye population has decreased slightly since last assessment while pike abundance has increased. |
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Walleye: (92 - 758 g) Good Pike: (388 - 1502 g) Moderate | June 19 - 20 / Gill nets. Angling success reported as fair at time of survey. |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Christopher Lake
Boating at Christopher Lake
There are 4 boat launches/marinas at Christopher Lake.
Camping at Christopher Lake
Most of the church camps have some rental facilities available depending on availability.
Beaches at Christopher Lake
There are 3 beaches at Christopher Lake.
Photos of Christopher Lake
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Beautiful night out on the lake.
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Boat Launch - Bell's Beach
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Boat Launch - Bell's Beach
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Boat Launch - Bell's Beach
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Still lots of ice on the lake May 7, 2026
Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Christopher Lake
Nearby Services & Amenities
Communities near Christopher Lake
There are 3 communities at Christopher Lake.
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References
Other References
- Christopher Lake (Wikipedia)
- Christopher Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Resort Village of Christopher Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- http://www.kinasao.ca/
- http://www.questnet.ca/
- http://www.campkadesh.com/
- https://www.campchristopher.ca/
- Christopher 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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The information here is for general awareness only and must not be relied on to determine whether ice is safe to travel on.
By continuing, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety. The site assumes no responsibility for injuries, damages, or losses resulting from use of this information.
Ice Safety Warning
Ice thickness and access reports in this panel come from users, site staff, and public social media posts. This information is unverified, may be inaccurate, and can change rapidly. Ice conditions vary greatly, and ice is never completely safe.
The information here is for general awareness only and must not be relied on to determine whether ice is safe to travel on.
By continuing, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety. The site assumes no responsibility for injuries, damages, or losses resulting from use of this information.
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