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.
Is this not the Cowan Lake you are looking for? There are 3 Cowan Lakes in Saskatchewan.
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| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Favourited: | 1 times |
| Photos: | 26 photos of Cowan Lake |
| RM: | Big River No. 555 |
| Communities: | Big River |
| Parks: | Big River Regional Park, Cowan Dam Recreation Site |
| Location: | 54.0192392569, -107.27251722252 |
| Shore Length: | 106km |
| Surface Area: | 8,308 acres |
| Inflows: | Big River |
| Outflows: | Cowan River |
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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 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
Events
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Map
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Cabins for Sale at Cowan Lake
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Parks
There are 2 parks at Cowan Lake.
Big River Regional Park
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
Cowan Dam Recreation Site
Cowan Dam Recreation Site is located at Cowan Lake.
Website:
https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/908/cowan-dam-campground
Fishing at Cowan Lake
Cowan Lake is in the southern fishing zone.
What fish are in Cowan Lake
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Cowan Lake is from May 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Cowan Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
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.
Fishing Attractions/Services at Cowan Lake
Boating at Cowan Lake
There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Cowan Lake.
Camping at Cowan Lake
There are 5 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!
Photos of Cowan Lake
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Data Sources & References
- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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