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.

National Park Boat Launch
Boundary on map.

Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Park: Prince Albert National Park
Location: 53.891783158446, -106.14592295869
Shore Length: 5km
Surface Area: 44 acres

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Favourited by Matthew Siemens
July 14, 2024
Visited by Matthew Siemens (paddling)
Great little lake, I put my kayak in and paddled through the lake into Shady Lake. Larch were turning colours, and 2 trumpeter swans were swimming around. Just perfect!

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.

What fish are in Amiskowan Lake

We don't know of any fish species that can be found in Amiskowan Lake. Please let me know if you do!

Fishing is closed on Amiskowan Lake.

Boating at Amiskowan Lake

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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

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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

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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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