Cowan Lake
Cowan Lake is a very large (8308 acre) lake located partially within Big River and 77km E of Meadow Lake (City).
Cowan Dam Recreation Site and Big River Regional Park are located at Cowan Lake.
The lake was officially named on 1932-01-05.
This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.
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
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 3 campgrounds at Cowan Lake.
Beaches at Cowan Lake
I don't have any beaches reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!
Communities near Cowan Lake
There are 1 communities near Cowan Lake.
Nearby Lakes
Photos
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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
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Visited by Matthew Siemens