Great Beach - No people, only accessed by boat. No camping nearby. Up the river is the old SIAST Camp. Use to go here for the SUPER DIVER competition. Gets to be about 10 feet deep 30 feet from shore.

Rocks maybe 2-3 feet deep - your engine will bottom out

Rocks maybe 2-3 feet deep - your engine will bottom out

Rocks maybe 2-3 feet deep - your engine will bottom out

Rocks maybe 2-3 feet deep - your engine will bottom out

Candle Lake is a busy resort lake. The lake is popular for recreational users as well as anglers. Fishing may take a little more patience than at other lakes that don’t see as much pressure, but can be fantastic in the spring and fall. Adam McNay, from Canadian Tire in Prince Albert, says that Candle Lake is best known for its walleye, pike and whitefish. In the spring, he suggests that jigging at almost any depth will work well. As the season progresses, and the fish move deeper, anglers can try Worm Harnesses and Lindy Rigs. McNay suggests trolling, or drifting. If you’re shore fishing, try the areas near the creek mouths in early spring. Some of his favourite colours for Candle Lake are chartreuse, green and yellow. Some of the best sellers at Candian Tire are Mepps Cyclops, as well as Danielson Walleye Rigs. One of the great things about Candle Lake is the wind, which is not as much fun for anglers, but perfect for walleye. McNay says that the Walleye Chop, as the wind is called, makes for excellent walleye conditions. Try the areas near the islands on the east side. Candle Lake can be weedy and rocky in places. This type of structure makes for the best fish habitat, though boaters be advised that caution is warranted here. Watch for rocks along the point across from Curly Island. The southern end can see good pike fishing. McNay says that fly fishing for pike can be best in the spring, before the lake sees too much boat traffic. Try larger presentations, he suggests. Topwater fishing can be best for spring, and anglers should use their sinking flies as the season heats up. LAKE ACCESS From Prince Albert, follow Hwy 55 north, staying north onto Hwy 120, about 88 km. Turn left onto Paddockwood Hwy 520 into Candle Lake Provincial Park, about 10 km. Candle Lake Provincial Park offers several amenities from camping to showers and laundry. There are several sandy beaches, a golf course, and hiking trails. The lake is near the resort village of Candle Lake. Here you will find further accommodations, restaurants, groceries and other amenities, including boat rentals. Adam McNay, from Canadian Tire, says that there are at least four public boat launches around Candle Lake. One of the best is at Nobles Point. It’s free, and so can get quite busy at times. All of the campgrounds around the lake have boat launches as well, though these are paid.