Cowan Lake
Cowan Lake is a very long and skinny (8,308 acre) recreational lake 77km east of Meadow Lake (City).
The town of Big River is adjacent to the lake on the southeastern end and offers most services including gas, restaurants, groceries, banking, emergency service, etc.
Big River Regional Park and Cowan Dam Recreation Site are both at Cowan Lake. Both of these offer camping and a boat launch. The town dock near the Regional Park is a popular shore fishing location.
There are a number of private campgrounds, resorts and developments along the lake as well.
The lake is very easily accessible on pavement with Highway 55 following the eastern shore of the lake, and Highway 942 running along most of the western shore.
There are many other popular lakes in the area including the very popular fishing lake Delaronde and Top lake.
This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.
![Regional Park Regional Park](https://images.sasklakes.ca/icons/sask_regional_parks_logo.png)
![Northern Pike Northern Pike](https://ctrozsxoaa.cloudimg.io/images.sasklakes.ca/fish/northern-pike.jpg?height=40)
![Yellow Perch Yellow Perch](https://ctrozsxoaa.cloudimg.io/images.sasklakes.ca/fish/yellow-perch.jpg?height=40)
Is this not the Cowan Lake you are looking for? There are 3 Cowan Lakes in Saskatchewan.
Details
Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
Parks: | Cowan Dam Recreation Site,Big River Regional Park |
Community: | Big River |
Location: | 54.01923925689958, -107.27251722252392 |
Shore Length: | 106km |
Surface Area: | 8308 acres |
Inflows: | Big River |
Outflows: | Cowan River |
Discussion and Ratings
Directions to Cowan Lake
Highway 55 follows the eastern shore of the lake, and Highway 942 runs along most of the western shore.
Get directions to a specific location:
Events
I don't know of any events at this time.
Map
Explore Cowan Lake with our interactive map.
Parks
There are 2 parks at Cowan Lake.
Fishing at Cowan Lake
Cowan Lake is in the southern fishing zone.
What fish are in Cowan Lake
Longnose Sucker, Northern Pike, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Cowan Lake.
Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.Fishing Season
Fishing season on Cowan Lake is open from May 5, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
Fishing Limits for Cowan Lake
Species | Limit |
Northern Pike | Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm |
Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye | Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm |
Disclaimer
Although we try our best to provide correct and updated information for every lake in Saskatchewan, all information on this site is provided to use at your own risk. Please reference the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide for more information.
Boating at Cowan Lake
There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Cowan Lake.
Camping at Cowan Lake
There are 4 campgrounds at Cowan Lake.
Beaches at Cowan Lake
I haven't actually been able to find a beach here at Cowan. Maybe there are some private ones? If you know of a beach on the lake, please let me know!
Communities near Cowan Lake
There are 1 communities near Cowan Lake.
Nearby Lakes
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Cowan Lake
Cowan Dam Campground
Phone: 306-837-2410,1-800-205-7070
Email:
[email protected]
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/908/cowan-dam-campground
Normal season: Open May long weekend to Sep 21.
Pier 55 Mooring and Camping
Phone: (306) 469-2118
Website: http://pier55.ca/
Shores On Cowan Resort
Phone: (306) 251-0243
Website: http://www.shoresoncowan.ca/
Poplar Point Resort
Big River Regional Park Boat Launch
Big River Regional Park Campground
Cowan Dam Recreation Site
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/908/cowan-dam-campground
Big River Regional Park
About
Season: Mid May - Fall, Pending Weather
Park Entry: $7.00 per day or Seasonal Park Pass
Payment Information: Visa, MasterCard, Interac, Cash and Cheque accepted. Subject to change without notice
Contact
Phone: Office Phone: (306) 469-2232
Website: https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/big-river/
Mailing Address: Box 94 Big River, SK S0J 0E0
Amenities
- Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter
- Camping (Electricity
- Water
- Sewer)
- Fire Wood
- Group Camping (Electric
- Water
- Sewer)
- Group Camping with Hall and/or Kitchen
- Laundry Facilities
- Potable Water
- Showers
- Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Camping (Non-Electrical)
- Fish Filleting
- Group Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Horseshoe Pits
- Picnic Tables
- Quiet Time Enforced
- Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)
- Camping (Electricity and Water)
- Camping Seasonal
- Group Camping
- Group Camping (Non-Electrical Sites)
- Internet and/or Wifi Service
- Playground
- Security
- Wildlife Viewing
Feedback
Visited by Gerald Siemens
May 27, 2024Visited by Matthew Siemens
May 27, 2024