Tobin Lake
Saskatchewan

Where is Tobin Lake?

Tobin Lake (53.5672, -103.5951), located in Central Zone, Southern Zone, Saskatchewan, Canada spans 26195.1 hectares (approximately 64731 acres or 262 square kilometers).

Which fish can I catch at Tobin Lake?

The most popular species caught here are Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.

What does Tobin Lake have?

Our members have marked 4 Boat Launches and 1 Other Marker at Tobin Lake. You can view these markers on the map.

About Tobin Lake

Tobin Lake produces good catches of walleye, with fifteen pounders coming in regularly over the last few seasons, says Vince Walcer of Tobin Lake Resort. He says the hot spots for walleye are “The Hump,” Prudence Point and Serenity Bay. For new anglers looking to try out this fishery, Walcer has a number of tips to help you get started.

“Most [people] drift-fish the slopes of the main channel, maintaining 10’ to 20’ depths depending on conditions.He suggests “Lindy Rigs” bottom bouncers with 4’ to 10’ snells, with one or two hooks. For live bait, the popular choices are leeches and night-crawlers. Anglers can also try a variety of beads, spinners and floats, as well as snell lengths at varying depths depending on conditions.

Northern pike are another popular fish on Tobin Lake and Walcer suggests using spoons or crank baits. “Pike are aggressive so don’t be subtle with your presentation of tackle.” If you are fishing the river, Walcer says the best places are at Eagles Nest or at the opening of the lake. On the lake, the best place for pike is the “big lake,” and he suggests you stop into the store for a detailed map.

There are special regulations in effect for Tobin Lake to help keep the fishery healthy, like a mandatory use of barbless hooks, and a slot size in effect. Read through the Saskatchewan fishing regulations ahead of time.

From Francois Finley to E.B. Campbell dams (including the Petaigan River), the walleye limit is three, and they must be between 55 - 86 cm.

The pike limit is four, and none are allowed between 75 - 115 cm. The fishery is closed from April 1 to May 14.

LAKE ACCESS

Tobin Lake is located north east of Nipawin, with a number of access points.

Tobin Lake Resort is located 34 km east of Nipawin. Follow Highway 55 east for approximately 10 km to to Highway 255, then turn north.

Continue along Highway 255 for another 24 km to Willow Drive (note the left turn at the 14 km mark). The resort is located at the end of Willow Drive.

Tobin Lake Resort is a full service resort, with cabins, boats, store, restaurant and an enclosed marina. To learn more about its accommodations and services, go online and visit their website at tobinlakeresort.com.

Lodging and Camping

We don't have any information on lodging and camping for Tobin Lake.

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Boat Launch Marker Added

Solid ramp at Pruden's Point, Ramp at Carrol's Cove has been damaged with substitute ramp being sand and dangerous with rocks if windy.

1 year ago
Other Marker Added

Nipawin & District Regional Park. Provides camping, fishing, a boat launch, a marina, a golf club, cabin rentals and canoe and kayak rentals.

2 years ago
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Boat Launch Marker Added

Boat launch within the regional park.

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And this was her little sister that was caught the next day! This was July long weekend and the bite was on!

6 years ago

Wow what a weekend! This was our annual Family Fishing Derby in Tobin Lake and this Beauty won me the tournament!

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My wife, Linda with a nice fall Tobin Lake walleye. She won’t hold her fish for the picture.

6 years ago

Caught this 80cm beauty pre fishing for vanity cup and walleye tournament. Was a long fight and took a long time to finally bet this fish. Had to chase her down a few times with electric motor

6 years ago

Tobin Lake, as well as its river system, always produces trophy walleye, with fifteen plus pounders coming in regularly over the last few seasons, says established tournament angler Bob Kirkpatrick. The river system is home to both the Premier’s Walleye Cup and the Vanity Cup, both large annual walleye tournaments with big money payouts. In the river, Bob considers The Cabin, White Rock, and Eagles Nest to be his go-to spots. “The most common presentation is a live bait rig, typically with longer 8 to 10 foot snells. Crank baits or a jig with a minnow are also common later on in the fall. Typically, we try do drift down the river at the same speed as the current, always trying to stay as vertical as possible.” Garry Debienne, former Tobin Lake guide and owner of Silvertip Outfitting for 37 years says that the hot spots on the lake for walleye and pike include “The Hump,” Prudence Point and Serenity Bay. Other popular spots include Walls Flatts, the North Shore towards the bay, Elk Island, Petaigan Bay/River, and other numerous submerged islands ranging from the resort to the dam. “Most anglers drift-fish the slopes of the main channel, maintaining 10’ to 20’ depths depending on the conditions. He suggests live bait rigs or bottom bouncers with 4’ to 10’ snells, with one or two hooks. For live bait, the popular choices are leeches and night crawlers. Anglers can also try a variety of beads, spinners and floats, as well as snell lengths at varying depths depending on conditions. Shallow crank baits in early spring and late fall are also popular. There are special regulations in effect for Tobin Lake to help keep the fishery healthy, such as a mandatory use of barbless hooks, and a slot size and protected zone in effect. Be sure to read through the Saskatchewan fishing regulations ahead of time. The fishery is closed from April 1 to May 14. LAKE ACCESS Tobin Lake is located north east of Nipawin, with a number of access points. To launch on the river, head to the Twin Marine boat launch, just south of the Highway 55 bridge, at the north end of Nipawin. To get to Tobin Lake Resort, follow Highway 55 east for approximately 10 km to Highway 255 for another 24 km to Willow Drive (note the left turn at the 14 km mark). The resort is located at the end of Willow Drive.

7 years ago
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Confirmed by IzzzyCat on Tobin Lake
7 years ago

Nice 10 pounder I caught on...

Nice 10 pounder I caught on Tobin Lake in Saskatchewan.

9 years ago
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