Crean Lake
Crean Lake is a massive lake located 63km ENE of Big River in central Saskatchewan. Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike and Walleye can be found in Crean Lake.
The lake has a surface area of 28,741 acres and is located at: 54.09001096329524, -106.17422833943736.
Crean Lake is located within Prince Albert National Park.
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Crean Lake is a popular recreation destination with fishing, camping, boating, and much more available!
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FishingCrean Lake is a popular fishing destination. Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike and Walleye are found in the lake.
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Fishing at Crean Lake
Crean Lake is in the central fishing zone but since this lake is in the National Park different fishing limits and license requirements apply.
Fishing season on Crean Lake is open from Victoria Day to Labour Day.
According to the official website the season actually begins on the Saturday immediately preceding Victoria Day. When the last day of the season falls on a Friday or Saturday, the season ends on the Sunday immediately following the Friday or Saturday.
Fishing Limits for Crean Lake within Prince Albert National Park
| Species | Limit |
| Northern Pike | Limit 3 |
| Walleye | Limit 2 |
| Lake Trout | Limit 0; Lake Trout fishing is currently closed on Crean Lake |
| Whitefish | Limit 5 |
Camping at Crean Lake
Boating at Crean Lake
Motors are allowed on this lake.
The following restrictions apply to the 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.
Attractions at Crean Lake
Prince Albert National Park
Crean Lake is located within Prince Albert National Park.
Chipewyan Campground
Website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/activ08/activ08b/activ08b3
Located at: 54.0747543,-106.2874718
Crean Kitchen
Website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/crean#b1
Located at: 54.03349949999999,-106.2508533
Big Island Campground
Moose Bay
Website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/activ08/activ08b/activ08b3
Located at: 54.1497611,-106.1888061
Depth Charts for Crean Lake
These maps were produced by the government a long time ago, using primitive methods. They are not intended for navigation and should not be expected to be accurate. The maps are interesting though and give you a bit of an idea of the shape and depth changes of the lake.
Details
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Park: | Prince Albert National Park |
| Location: | 54.09001096329524, -106.17422833943736 |
| Shore Length: | 78km |
| Surface Area: | 28,741 acres |
Nearby lakes
| Hanging Heart Lake | 10km |
| Chipewyan Lake | 12.1km |
| Waskesiu Lake | 14.4km |
| Ehman Lake | 15km |
| Kingsmere Lake | 18.6km |
References
- https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/experiences/peche-fishing
- https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=HADWL
- https://gisappl.saskatchewan.ca/BathyMaps/Crean.pdf
- https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/activ08/activ08b/activ08b3
- https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/crean#b1