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.
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| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 2 times |
| Photos: | 16 photos of Amiskowan Lake |
| Parks: | Prince Albert National Park |
| Location: | 53.891783158446, -106.14592295869 |
| Shore Length: | 5km |
| Surface Area: | 44 acres |
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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.
Get directions to the lake: here
Note: this just takes you to the closest road to the centre of the lake, and may not be the best route to get to the lake.
For directions directly to a service/amenity at the lake click on one of the listings in Services & Amenities
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Prince Albert National Park
Phone: 306-663-4522
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert
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!
Additional Restrictions:
Fishing is closed on Amiskowan Lake.
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Fishing Attractions/Services at Amiskowan Lake
Boating at Amiskowan Lake
The following restrictions apply to the lake
- Starting April 15, 2025 watercraft require an AIS Certification 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.
Learn more about boating in the National Park.
There is 1 boat launch/marina at Amiskowan Lake.
Camping at Amiskowan Lake
Beaches at Amiskowan Lake
No beach at Amiskowan Lake but there are a number of really nice beaches just across the road at Waskesiu Lake
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