Stillwater · Granite · Saskatchewan, CA

Hara & Burnett Lakes

Hara & Burnett Lakes terrain map

Hara and Burnett Lakes are remote, lightly-fished far-north camp water — pike in the weedy bays, lake trout over the structure, grayling in the connected water, and walleye through the system.

Prime · Pike
Large pike streamer (deceiver) · 8–10
Primelive now
Autumn pike — big fish, big flies
Good wave on — drift country. Drift the windward shore. Wet flies on the wave.
81% confidence

Hara & Burnett Lakes is often best in spring through autumn.

What moved it
  • WindSW 16 km/hGentle breeze
Today's fly
LP
Large pike streamer (deceiver)8–10
Strip it for fish chasing fry or in coloured water.
Conditions on the water
Estimate
Wind
Gentle breeze
SW 16 km/h
N
SW
from the south-west
Wave20 cm ripple
Water temp13.0°C
Air temp15°C
CloudClear
Pressure1002 hPa
Rain · recent0.0 mm

No gauge on this water — readings are regional estimates from weather, not a live gauge.

Head to
Wind driftW wind
Eastern end

A westerly has held for 13 hours at much the same temperature as the 13°C water. No thermal steer either way, but the drift still stacks food against the eastern end — the bank it is blowing into — so start there. This reads the upper water, though — a bottom bait at range feels it far less than a floater or a fish in the margins. Treat it as a tiebreaker between good swims rather than an override — features and angling pressure usually count for more.

How to fish it · for Pike
When
Pike are feeding aggressively as water cools, building reserves for winter. Weed is dying back, concentrating both pike and prey fish into predictable holding areas.
Where
Autumn/winter pike on the fly — big fish season. Pike are putting on condition and take large flies confidently. Fish dropping weed edges, deep channels, and structure. Start with a sinking line and move to faster-sinking as the water cools. Biggest pike of the year come in this window.
The plan
Plan A

Autumn/winter pike on the fly — big fish season. Pike are putting on condition and take large flies confidently. Fish dropping weed edges, deep channels, and structure. Start with a sinking line and move to faster-sinking as the water cools. Biggest pike of the year come in this window.

Plan B

If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.

Watch for

Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.

Boat — drift

A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.

Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface

Hatch predictions

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Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
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Black MidgeHatch
2
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Flying AntsHatch
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Gray DrakeHatch
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CallibaetisHatch
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.

Ranked for today
Pike fly box
LP
Large pike streamer (deceiver)Top
8–10 · Streamer
Strip it for fish chasing fry or in coloured water.
AL
Articulated leech
12–16 · Fly
A dependable searching pattern for these waters.
LB
Large baitfish/streamer
8–10 · Streamer
Strip it for fish chasing fry or in coloured water.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • Northern zone; limits
  • Verify the 2026–27 SK Anglers Guide.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
52%
Cloud25%
Wind65%
Temp60%

A reasonable day here, though cloud isn't quite in the sweet spot.

About this water

Hara and Burnett Lakes are remote, lightly-fished far-north camp water — pike in the weedy bays, lake trout over the structure, grayling in the connected water, and walleye through the system. Untouched Shield wilderness for the angler who wants big fish without a crowd. Streamers for the pike and lakers, dries for the grayling.

Under the surface

The Hara and Burnett Lakes area is a remote, lightly pressured far-north fly-in camp fishery offering northern pike, walleye, lake trout and Arctic grayling. Classic untouched Shield water — weedy pike bays, rocky laker structure and connected grayling water — the kind of low-traffic wilderness destination that suits a Rise Daisy remote-profile entry.

Wading: Remote fly in wilderness, weather — a boat/camp fishery

  • Lake
  • Granite
  • Stillwater
  • Shoal
Why this score
  • autumn conditions with clear skies and breezy wind.
Directions
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Seasons & zones
  • Trout 25 May → 31 March
Related guides
Thermal Layers & Troutreading depth and temperatureEuro Nymphingsubsurface methods
Booking & contacts