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Planning your next fishing trip in Lloydminster, Canada ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Lloydminster, Canada offers access to productive prairie pothole lakes and reservoirs that hold strong populations of northern pike, walleye, yellow perch and other classic Alberta/Saskatchewan gamefish. Anglers can target these species year-round, from open-water trolling and casting to highly consistent ice fishing, all within an easy drive of town. With a mix of shallow weedy bays, mid-depth flats and deeper basins, the Lloydminster area gives shore anglers, small-boat owners and hardwater specialists plenty of options. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Lloydminster include: Cold Lake, North Saskatchewan River, Moose Lake, Turtle Lake, Jackfish Lake, Muriel Lake, Brightsand Lake, Battle River, Vermilion River, Ethel Lake, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 16:51 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Visibility:
    61%
  • Third Quarter Moon - 61% illuminated Third Quarter Moon
Next New Moon in ~7 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    379,840 km
    Proximity:
    60.7 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Lloydminster
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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    05:21 am - 07:21 am
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All times are displayed in the America/Edmonton timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -6 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Third Quarter Moon at 61% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -33 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Edmonton • Mon, 6 Jul 15:52 • 53.272, -110.023
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Lloydminster

The Lloydminster region straddling the Alberta–Saskatchewan border is surrounded by classic prairie pothole lakes, dugouts and small reservoirs that offer consistent multi-species fishing close to town. Northern pike, walleye and yellow perch are the core targets, with lake whitefish, burbot and others providing bonus action, especially in winter. Most waters are shallow to mid-depth, with weedy shorelines, soft-bottom bays and a few deeper basins that concentrate fish during the heat of summer and the coldest months.

Seasonal patterns around Lloydminster revolve around water temperature and weed growth. In spring, as soon as shorelines open, pike move into warming back bays and flooded grasses. Casting in-line spinners, spoons and suspending jerkbaits in 2–6 feet of water is highly effective; focus on dark-bottom shorelines that warm first and any inflowing creeks. Walleye typically set up on windswept shorelines and shallow points—use 1/8–1/4 oz jigs tipped with minnows or soft-plastic paddletails, keeping your presentation just off bottom.

Through summer, weedlines and mid-depth structures dominate. Pike cruise outside edges of cabbage and coontail beds in 6–12 feet; medium-size spoons, spinnerbaits and 4–6 inch swimbaits cover water and trigger reaction strikes. For walleye, look for gravelly points, subtle humps and transitions where hard bottom meets mud in 10–18 feet. Bottom-bouncers with spinner rigs and live bait, slow-trolled at 0.8–1.2 mph, are a staple approach in many of the area’s reservoirs. Perch often mix in on the same structures; downsize to small tungsten jigs tipped with worms or soft plastics when you mark tight schools on sonar.

Fall is one of the best times to fish around Lloydminster. Cooling water pushes baitfish shallow again, and both pike and walleye feed heavily. Casting crankbaits along rocky shorelines and deeper weedlines is efficient, and vertical jigging on edges of drop-offs becomes more consistent day to day. Burbot and lake whitefish start to show more frequently in catches as they move shallower; small spoons and slender jigs worked just off bottom can pick off these bonus fish.

Ice fishing is a major draw in the Lloydminster area. Many lakes freeze with good clarity, making sight-fishing for pike and perch in 6–10 feet of water possible over sand or light weed growth. Set lines with large dead baits or quick-strike rigs take bigger pike, while actively jigging spoons or lipless rattle baits calls fish in from a distance. Perch often hold slightly deeper—8–20 feet over soft bottom—where small tungsten jigs, balanced minnows and horizontal ice flies tipped with maggots or small pieces of worm excel. Walleye typically travel edges of flats and subtle breaks; using glow spoons and rattle baits during low light, then switching to more subtle presentations as the sun rises, is a reliable pattern.

Habitat and tactical tips are similar from lake to lake. Look for:

  • Wind-blown shorelines and points for walleye, especially in stained water.
  • Emergent reeds and submerged cabbage beds for pike in spring and early summer.
  • Soft-bottom basins adjacent to weedbeds for perch and winter whitefish.
  • Subtle depth changes of 2–4 feet, which can be key fish-holding structure on otherwise flat prairie lakes.
Use polarized sunglasses to spot weed edges and transitions, and rely on a simple electronics setup—a basic sonar/GPS unit— to mark productive depth zones and repeat successful drifts.

Given the often windy conditions around Lloydminster, low-profile presentations excel. Heavier jigs (1/4–3/8 oz) and slightly larger spoons cast better in gusts and maintain bottom contact. Braided mainline with fluorocarbon leaders helps detect light bites from perch and walleye at distance, while a short steel or heavy fluorocarbon leader protects against pike. Small boats, kayaks and even shore access can all produce, as long as you focus on the primary fish-holding structures: weedlines, points, and the nearest drop-off to shallow feeding flats.

The Best Fishing Spots around Lloydminster

Cold Lake

A vast, deep border lake famous for lake trout, with strong populations of walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch; trolling deep structure shines midsummer, while spring and fall see productive casting along points and drop-offs. Popular launches and beaches on both the Alberta and Cold Lake, Saskatchewan sides give plentiful access, and winter brings consistent ice action over humps and saddles.

North Saskatchewan River

A broad prairie river flowing east of Lloydminster, noted for walleye, northern pike, goldeye, and occasional sturgeon; shore anglers work current seams, eddies, and outside bends, while boaters drift jig-and-minnow rigs and crankbaits through deeper runs. Access near places like Lea Park and Paynton makes it a reliable multi-species option spring through late fall.

Moose Lake

A popular family lake west of Bonnyville with healthy walleye and northern pike plus yellow perch; weedlines, mid-lake structure, and bays produce from ice-out to freeze-up. Multiple launches and beaches around Bonnyville Beach and Pelican Point provide easy access for trolling, casting, and year-round ice fishing.

Turtle Lake

A well-known Saskatchewan destination north of Lloydminster offering strong walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch; anglers target weed edges and sandbars in summer and transition to deeper basins for winter schools. Access around Turtle Lake resorts and public launches supports both boating and productive shoreline fishing.

Jackfish Lake

Near North Battleford, this clear, well-serviced lake is known for walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch; trolling breaklines and working rocky points is a staple pattern, with good ice angling over mid-depth flats. Shore access at parks and marinas complements abundant boat opportunities.

Muriel Lake

A classic Bonnyville-area fishery with northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch; shallow bays warm quickly in spring, while summer focuses on outside weedlines and subtle offshore structure. Public launches and beaches make both trolling and shore casting straightforward across seasons.

Brightsand Lake

A scenic Saskatchewan lake southwest of Glaslyn, popular for walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch; anglers work cabbage beds and points in summer and target basin edges during ice season. Campgrounds, resorts, and ramps around the shoreline provide excellent access.

Battle River

Flowing near Wainwright, this prairie river offers consistent walleye, northern pike, and goldeye; shore anglers fish below riffles and along cutbanks, while small boats and canoes probe deeper holes and current breaks. Spring and fall see strong movement, with steady summer action at dawn and dusk.

Vermilion River

A meandering tributary west of Lloydminster that produces northern pike, walleye, and goldeye around pools, culverts, and weedy bends; anglers favor accessible spots near Vermilion and bridges along rural roads. Low, clear summer flows reward finesse presentations, while spring rises trigger active feeding.

Ethel Lake

A smaller Bonnyville-area gem with walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch; anglers key on emergent weed edges and subtle mid-lake contours for trolling and jigging. A public launch and modest shore access make it a quiet alternative to busier waters nearby like Cold Lake and Moose Lake.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Lloydminster area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Sandybeach Lake - 21.68165234967km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Lloydminster. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Neale Lake - 6.65582651275km , Devonia Lake - 8.62224280187km , Edmunds Lakes - 11.47318701108km , Big Gully Lakes - 17.0087412361km , Sandybeach Lake - 21.68165234967km , Killarney Lake - 21.78396179294km , Tyler Lake - 22.49107391305km , Teepee Lake - 22.82002682648km , Big Gully Creek - 23.10028510218km , Ravine Lake - 23.17651946876km , Reilly Lake - 23.53310425805km , St. Ives Lake - 25.49175971994km , Greenstreet Lake - 25.58135873186km , Clarke Lake - 25.68556519781km , Harold Lakes - 25.81489622867km , Hillmond Lake - 28.55627359734km , Earlie Lake - 28.75755290716km , Pasatchaw Lakes - 30.00387081558km , Blackfoot Creek - 30.32654792715km , Albert Lake - 30.86815934749km , Briker Lake - 31.11129514959km , West Twin Lake - 32.48346117384km , Twin Lake - 32.52879088884km , Oswell Lake - 32.8702081398km , Kenilworth Lake - 33.91079466873km , Stretton Creek - 34.47164248748km , Carmody Island - 35.25418618943km , East Twin Lake - 35.50827635862km , Patmore Island - 36.14599447074km , North Saskatchewan River - 36.50895962689km , Rivière Saskatchewan Nord - 36.50895962689km , Marwayne Creek - 37.09870555458km , Still Lake - 38.78523755457km , Monnery River - 39.45463020367km , Hind Lake - 40.23229842793km , Waseca Marsh - 41.65038439388km , Oldman Creek - 41.87603418394km , Blackfoot Creek - 43.43367589647km , Glenbogie Creek - 43.55285234177km , Grizzly Bear Creek - 44.05670521957km

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