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.

Good · Pike
Large pike streamer / Bulkhead (XL) · 4/0–2/0 (7–10 in)
Goodlive now
Autumn pike — big fish, big flies
Good wave on — drift country. Drift fishing weather — three flies on a long leader.
65% confidence

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

What moved it
  • WindS 8 km/hLight breeze · Gusts to 14 km/h
Today's fly
LP
Large pike streamer / Bulkhead (XL)4/0–2/0 (7–10 in)
High-confidence seasonal pick
Conditions on the water
Estimate
Wind
Light breeze · Gusts to 14 km/h
S 8 km/h
N
S
from the south
WaveRipple
Water temp3.9°C
Air temp-3°C
CloudClear
Pressure1037 hPa
Rain · recent0.0 mm

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

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.

Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)

Hatch predictions

Top prey shown — see all 2 as a supporter.

Start free trial

14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.

Through the year
0–3 scale · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Flying AntsHatch
1
2
1
Gray DrakeHatch
1
1
CallibaetisHatch
1
2
2
2
1

Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.

Ranked for today
Pike fly box

Probably the best pike fly fishing window of the year. Cooling water activates pike metabolism and baitfish shoal up before winter, concentrating the predators. Fish are aggressive feeders moving to windward banks, dropoffs, and points where baitfish are pushed. Large profile baitfish streamers on intermediate lines retrieved at medium pace, with pauses at structure edges. Count-down retrieves to find the active depth. Fish move — cover ground rather than working one spot.

LP
Large pike streamer / Bulkhead (XL)Top
4/0–2/0 (7–10 in) · Large pike streamer / Bulkhead
High-confidence seasonal pick
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
66%
Cloud25%
Wind100%
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
  • Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
Directions
Apple MapsGoogle Maps
Seasons & zones
  • Trout 25 May → 31 March
Related guides
Thermal Layers & Troutreading depth and temperatureEuro Nymphingsubsurface methods
Booking & contacts