Amiskowan Lake

Amiskowan Lake is a long, skinny, tiny (44-acre) recreational lake in Prince Albert National Park. The lake is just SW of the Waskesiu townsite and 81km N of Prince Albert. Amiskowan Lake is accessible from the Narrows road just before the Sandy Beach turn-off.

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.

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Fishing Zone:	Central Zone
Photos:	14 photos of Amiskowan Lake
Parks:	Prince Albert National Park
Location:	53.891783158446, -106.14592295869
Shore Length:	4.82km
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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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".

There is a trail at the south end of the lake but it is no longer being maintained by the park.

Prince Albert National Park

Phone: 306-663-4522
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Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert

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Fishing at Amiskowan Lake

Fishing is closed on Amiskowan Lake year round.

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!

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Fishing is closed on Amiskowan Lake.

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Boating at Amiskowan Lake

The following restrictions apply to the lake

Starting April 15, 2025 watercraft require an AIS Centification Permit before entering park waters.
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.

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There is 1 boat launch/marina at Amiskowan Lake.