Amiskowan Lake
Amiskowan Lake is a long, skinny, tiny (44 acre) lake located in Prince Albert National Park.
It is just south of Waskesiu Lake on the road to the Narrows. The name of the lake is Cree and means "Home of the beaver".
When you are driving towards the Narrows on Waskesiu, you'll cross a bridge over what looks like a fairly small river. If you stop though you'll be in for a real treat. This little lake twists and turns providing lots of shelter from the wind, and great views of the Larches along the shore. The only way to really see the lake is to paddle it, and this is a great paddling lake. Small, calm, and pretty. It's a great option especially if Waskesiu Lake is too rough/busy for you.
If you're feeling adventurous at some times in the year you can even paddle through the creek at the east side of the lake into Shady Lake. From Shady Lake, it's possible to continue to Beartrap Lake to camp.
There is no parking lot for the lake, so you'll need to pull over and park on the side of the road. The South Bay Beach at Waskesiu Lake is very close on the other side of the road if you need a washroom/garbage/picnic area. Or if not everyone wants to go for a paddle!
There is a trail at the south end of the lake but it is no longer being maintained by the park.
This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.
Details
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Park: | Prince Albert National Park |
| Location: | 53.891783158446, -106.14592295869 |
| Shore Length: | 5km |
| Surface Area: | 44 acres |
Discussion and Ratings
Directions to Amiskowan Lake
Accessible off the Narrows road. No parking lot so you'll just need to pull over and park on the side of the road.
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Events
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Map
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Prince Albert National Park
Prince Albert National Park is located at Amiskowan Lake.
Phone: 306-663-4522
Email:
[email protected]
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert
Fishing at Amiskowan Lake
Amiskowan Lake is in the central fishing zone but since this lake is in the National Park different fishing limits and license requirements apply.
Fishing is closed on Amiskowan Lake.
Boating at Amiskowan Lake
The following restrictions apply to the lake
- Motors are not allowed on this lake.
- Personal watercraft such as Jet Ski, WaveRunner, or Sea-Doo are not permitted on park waters.
- All watercraft must conform to federal small vessel and pleasure craft regulations.
Learn more about boating in the National Park.
There is 1 boat launch/marina at Amiskowan Lake.
Camping at Amiskowan Lake
I don't have any campgrounds reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!
Beaches at Amiskowan Lake
I don't have any beaches reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!
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Prince Albert National Park
Phone: 306-663-4522
Email:
[email protected]
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert
Boat Launch
This is not really a launch, but it is the only access on the lake for getting a canoe/kayak down to the water. Fairly steep drop-off down from the road. No parking, you'll just need to pull over on the side of the road.
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July 14, 2024Visited by Matthew Siemens (paddling)
July 14, 2024