Montreal Lake
Montreal Lake is a very popular fishing lake in central Saskatchewan. It is the home of the Montreal Lake Annual Walleye Derby, the largest and most popular ice fishing tournament in Saskatchewan. The lake is located 106km N of Prince Albert and just E of Prince Albert National Park with access from Highway 2.
The south of the lake is bordered by the Montreal Lake 106 Reserve and the community of Montreal Lake. The hamlet of Timber Bay is on the east side of the lake, and the hamlet of Weyakwin is just west of the north end of the lake. There is access to the water from near Weyakwin, Timber Bay, and the community of Montreal Lake.
Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Cisco can be found in Montreal Lake. Please note there is a custom limit for walleye on Montreal Lake.
There are two bays on the lake named after soldiers who lost their lives in WW2. O'Connor Bay is named after Stafford Thomas O'Connor and McKee Bay is named after Ferris Ross McKee.
The Waskesiu River enters Montreal Lake in the southwest corner and is the primary inflow for the lake. Weyakwin River and MacLennan River also flow into Montreal Lake. The Bittern River flows out of the south end of the lake into Bittern Lake, while the Montreal River flows north into Lac La Ronge.
Montreal Lake is named after the Montreal traders of the North West Company. The Cree name is moniyawi-sakahikanihk, "at the white man's lake".
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| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 1 times |
| Photos: | 14 photos of Montreal Lake |
| Communities: | Timber Bay, Weyakwin |
| Location: | 54.303994930624, -105.69663208502 |
| Shore Length: | 221km |
| Surface Area: | 112,954 acres |
| Max Depth: | 7.8 m (26 ft) |
| Inflows: | Waskesiu River |
| Outflows: | Montreal River |
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Directions to Montreal Lake
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
Geomemorial Information
There are 2 features at Montreal Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.
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Fishing at Montreal Lake
Home to the very popular Montreal Lake Annual Walleye Derby. There is a custom limit for walleye on the lake.
Montreal Lake is in the central fishing zone.
Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.
What fish are in Montreal Lake
Walleye, Northern Pike, Cisco, White Sucker, Lake Whitefish, Burbot and Yellow Perch can be found in Montreal Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Montreal Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Montreal Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Walleye | Limit 1 |
| 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) |
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: (10 - 2825 g) Recovering Pike: (80 - 7950 g) Moderate Perch: (32 - 70 g) Poor Whitefish: (442 - 1850 g) | June 16 - 18 / Gill nets. Special regulations are in place for walleye. No reports of angling success at the time of the survey. |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Montreal Lake
Boating at Montreal Lake
There are 3 boat launches/marinas at Montreal Lake.
Camping at Montreal Lake
There is no campground at Montreal Lake. Many options for camping in Prince Albert National Park.
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Communities near Montreal Lake
There are 3 communities at Montreal Lake.
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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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