Tobin Lake
Tobin Lake is a massive, and incredibly popular fishing and recreational lake a short distance NE of Nipawin and 103km NE of Melfort. The west and north side of the lake are accessible from Highway 123. Highway 255 provides access to the south-west corner and the Resort Village of Tobin Lake.
There are multiple campgrounds, resorts, outfitters, lodges, a bible camp, and a resort village located on the lake.
The Resort Village of Tobin Lake has a boat launch, marina, beach, restaurant, store, and several campgrounds/cabin rentals.
The Nipawin & District Regional Park is located on the river portion of the lake and has a boat launch, boat rentals, splash park, day use areas, and a really pretty trout pond.
Tobin Lake is one of the most popular fishing destinations in the province. Barbless hooks are mandatory on the lake, and there are lake specific restrictions on northern pike and walleye on the lake.
A huge variety of fish can be found in Tobin Lake including: Walleye, Lake Sturgeon, Sauger, Goldeye, Northern Pike, Cisco, Longnose Sucker, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker and Yellow Perch.
The word record ice fishing record for walleye (8.3 kg) was set on Tobin Lake by Father Mariuz Zajac in 2005.
The lake was formed by the construction of the E.B. Campbell Dam in 1963.
The entire lake and the marshes to the west are part of the Tobin Lake (SK 099) Important Bird Area. Notable bird species include tundra swans, american white pelicans, bonaparte's gulls, and ring-billed gulls.
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Photos: | 67 photos of Tobin Lake |
| RM: | Moose Range No. 486, Nipawin No. 487 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Tobin Lake |
| Parks: | Tobin Lake Recreation Site, Maurice Street Protected Area, Nipawin and District Regional Park |
| Location: | 53.564175735153, -103.60680286869 |
| Shore Length: | 179km |
| Surface Area: | 61,579 acres |
| Max Width: | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Max Length: | 74 km (46 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Inflows: | Saskatchewan River, Petaigan River |
| Outflows: | Saskatchewan River |
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Directions to Tobin 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
William Thorburn
Tobin Rapids were flooded when the reservoir was backed up by the E. B. Campbell Dam in 1962. They were cited as Thobin Rapids on Fleming's 1880 map. Thobin and Tobin are both contactions of Thorburn, after William Thorburn, a Scot who built a post on the Saskatchewan River where it met the Petaigan River.
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Map
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Parks
There are 2 parks at Tobin Lake.
Tobin Lake Recreation Site
Tobin Lake Recreation Site is located at Tobin Lake.
Nipawin and District Regional Park
Contact
Phone: (306) 862-3237 Golf Phone: (306) 862-4811
Website: https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/nipawin-district/
Mailing Address: Box 1499 Nipawin, SK S0E 1E0
Amenities
- Barrier Free Areas (Wheelchair Accessible)
- Cabin Rental
- Camping (Electricity and Water)
- Cell Phone Service
- Fire Wood
- Gasoline and/or Propane Services
- Golf Course Club House (Licensed)
- Group Camping (Electric
- Water
- Sewer)
- Group Camping with Hall and/or Kitchen
- Horseshoe Pits
- Marina
- Outdoor Theatre / Stage
- Playground
- Quiet Time Enforced
- Sewer Dump Station
- Spray Park
- Wildlife Viewing
- Boat Launch
- Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter
- Camping (Electricity
- Water
- Sewer)
- Concession
- Fish Filleting
- Golf Course 18 Hole Grass Greens
- Golf Course Pro Shop
- Group Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Hall and/or Shelter Rental
- Internet and/or Wifi Service
- Mini Golf
- Pet Friendly
- Potable Water
- Restaurant
- Showers
- Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)
- Boat
- Canoe and/or kayak rentals
- Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Camping Seasonal
- Driving Range
- Fishing
- Golf Course Club House (Food Service)
- Group Camping
- Group Camping (Non-Electrical Sites)
- Hiking Trails
- Licensed Establishment
- Museum and/or Historical Site
- Picnic Tables
- Public Telephone
- Security
- Skiing - Cross Country
- Washrooms (Outhouse)
Fishing at Tobin Lake
Tobin Lake is in the central fishing zone.
What fish are in Tobin Lake
Walleye, Lake Sturgeon, Sauger, Goldeye, Northern Pike, Cisco, White Sucker, Longnose Sucker, Lake Whitefish, Burbot and Yellow Perch can be found in Tobin Lake.Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.
Additional Restrictions:
Mandatory Barbless Hooks
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Tobin Lake is from May 15, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Additional Restrictions:
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E.B. Campbell Dam To Francois Finley Dam, Including The Petaigan River Closed To Angling April 1 To May 14
Fishing Limits for Tobin Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Northern Pike | Limit 4, Only 1 Over 115 Cm , None May Be Between 75-115 Cm |
| Walleye | Limit 3 (combined), Only 1 Over 86 Cm, None May Be Between 55-86 Cm |
| Goldeye | Limit 8 (combined limit for goldeye and mooneye) |
| 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 |
| Sauger | Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
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: 25 g - 5,010 g - moderate Pike: 324 g - 10,103 g - poor Sauger: 73 g - 1,375 g - fair Perch: 11 g - 285 g - poor Burbot: 156 g - 1,330 g - sparse | July 16 - 20 (gill nets) Access at Nipawin Regional Park and the village of Tobin Lake. Walleye and sauger numbers have increased in the river and lake regions of Tobin Lake since the last assessment in 2003. Perch and pike numbers have decreased. |
Fishing Attractions/Services at Tobin Lake
Boating at Tobin Lake
There are 6 boat launches/marinas at Tobin Lake.
Camping at Tobin Lake
There are 5 campgrounds at Tobin Lake.
Beaches at Tobin Lake
There are 2 beaches at Tobin Lake.
Photos of Tobin Lake
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Sunset, Tobin Lake (Resort Marina) Sept 6/25
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Quiet calm at Tobin Lake
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Top of Sunset Ridge Boat Launch brand new across from Tobin Lake Leisure
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Panorama picture off the lookout point.
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View from Tobin Lake Leisure's Sunset Ridge Boat Launch & Recreation Area.
Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Tobin Lake
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References
Other References
- Tobin Lake (Wikipedia)
- Tobin Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Resort Village of Tobin Lake (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- Maurice Street Protected Area (Canadian Geographical Names Database)
- http://serenitybayresort.ca/
- http://tobinlakeleisure.com/
- https://www.tobinlaketrophyadventures.com/
- http://www.hilltopcamprv.ca
- https://www.rustyhooktobin.com/
- http://www.shorebirdinn.com/
- http://www.tobinlakeresort.com/
- https://www.prudenspoint.com/
- https://tobinlakeleisure.com/sunset-ridge-boat-launch
- https://serenitybayresort.ca/
- https://www.tobinlake.net/
- https://aurorahouseboats.com/
- Tobin 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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