Sandy Lake

(Halkett Lake)

Sandy Lake is a large (2,510 acre) recreational lake in the Prince Albert National Park.

The lake is 24km WNW of Christopher Lake (Village) and 56km NNW of Prince Albert and is accessible from the scenic highway (#263)

There is a boat launch and beach at the lake. The beach has many day-use picnic sites and a covered picnic area. This is one of only a few lakes in the park that allow motors and is a popular boating destination and fishing destination. Walleye and Northern Pike can be found in the lake.

A large campground at the lake has some lakefront sites as well as walk-in tenting sites. The campground is self-registration and there is no potable water on-site.

A short trail from the end of the campground connects to the popular Elk hiking trail.

This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.

Campground Boat Launch National Park
Lake Trout Northern Pike Walleye
Boundary on map.

Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Park: Prince Albert National Park
Location: 53.650279753371, -106.10008397996
Shore Length: 22km
Surface Area: 2510 acres

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Hi, this is Matthew Siemens. I wrote and compiled the data on this page from a variety of sources. Sources include government websites and data sources, public websites, personal experience, and user-submitted information. References for this page.

No AI is used to generate content anywhere on this site.

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Visited by Gerald Siemens
July 26, 2024
Visited by Matthew Siemens
July 26, 2024
Looks like the storm blew a lot of debris up on the boat launch and beach. Hopefully it gets cleaned up for the weekend!

Directions to Sandy Lake

Accessible from the Prince Albert National Park Scenic Highway (#263)

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Prince Albert National Park

About

The Prince Albert National Park is located in central Saskatchewan, covering nearly a million acres.

Lakes in Prince Albert National Park

Prince Albert National Park is home to some gorgeous lakes that attract visitors from around the world every year. Many of these lakes, like Waskesiu, Kingsmere, Crean and Ajawaan have names that will be familiar to people across Canada and around the world.

According to the park website, there are over 1,500 lakes within Prince Albert National Park. We have only been able to find records for 83 of these lakes. The rest are most likely small and unnamed. Many of these lakes are relatively inaccessible with no road access requiring either a float plane, canoe, hiking, or some combination of these to access.

Waskesiu Lake

Waskesiu Lake is the most well know lake in the park as well has having the most services and being the easiest to access. Thousands flock to Waskesiu Lake every year. Looking to camp, hike, paddle, swim, and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the townsite.

Kingsmere Lake

Kingsmere is a popular fishing, canoeing, and hiking destination in its own right. but is also used as a transit to Ajawaan Lake.

Ajawaan Lake

Although a smaller and more difficult to get to lake. Ajawaan Lake is famous as the location of Grey Owl's Cabin

Crean Lake

Crean Lake is the largest lake within Prince Albert National Park. It is only accessible by water (through the Hanging Heart Lakes) or by trail (19km out and back).

Fishing in Prince Albert National Park

Everyone fishing in PA National Park requires a valid Prince Albert National Park fishing permit. If you are under 16 years old you can either purchase a permit or accompany another permit holder who is 16 or older (If you don't purchase your own permit then the fish in your possession will count toward the permit holder's limit).

Prince Albert National Park fishing permits can be purchased at the Visitor Centre, entry gates, campground kiosks, and the marinas.

We've done our best to summarize the rules/regulations for fishing in the National Park but please refer to the official Parks Canada website for the most up to date information. https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/experiences/peche-fishing

Fishing Permit Price

Daily$12.75 Annual$44.25

Fishing Season in Prince Albert National Park

Lake Species Season Dates
Waskesiu Lake All Species Victoria Day to March 31
Kingsmere Lake and Wassegam Lake All Species Victoria Day to Labour Day
Crean Lake All Species except lake trout Victoria Day to Labour Day
All other Waters (except closed waters) All Species Victoria Day to September 30

Closed Waters

The following lakes and waters are closed to fishing in Prince Albert National Park:

  • First Hanging Heart Lake (Most easterly)
  • Waskesiu River
  • Mud Creek
  • Amiskowan Lake
  • Kapasiwin Creek
  • Kingsemere River between Kingsmere Lake and Waskesiu Lake
  • Closed to fishing within 500 metres of the following:
    • Outlet of Mud Creek into Waskesiu Lake
    • Outlet of Kingsmere River into Waskesiu Lake
    • Outlet of Kapasiwin Creek into Sandy Lake
    • Clare Point on Kingsmere Lake
  • Fishing is not permitted from boating docks at the Heart Lakes, Narrows, or the Main Marina on Waskeisu Lake
  • Some closed areas are marked by buoys, but even when bouys are not present it is still illegal to fish in these areas

Daily Limit/Possession Limit in Prince Albert National Park

Species Limit
Northern Pike 3
Walleye 2
Lake Trout 1 (Yearly limit of 2)
Whitefish 5
Yellow Perch 5
Total limit for all game fish 5

If the fish has been filleted, two fillets are considered one fish. Unless the body is shown, every fillet will be treated as coming from a game fish.

Additional lake trout regulations

There are additional restrictions for Lake Trout in Prince Albert National Park.

  • If you are fishing for Lake Trout you need to obtain a Lake Trout tag from the Visitor Centre or at the South Gate. Make sure to follow all instructions on the catch report card.
  • There is an annual catch limit of two lake trout per year/person.

Phone: 306-663-4522
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert

Fishing at Sandy Lake

Sandy 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 Sandy Lake is open from The Saturday before Victoria Day to September 30.

Fishing is not allowed within 500m of the outlet of Kapasiwin Creek.

Fishing Limits for Sandy Lake within Prince Albert National Park

Species Limit
Northern Pike Limit 3
Walleye Limit 2
Lake Trout Limit 1
Whitefish Limit 5

Boating at Sandy Lake

Motors are allowed on this lake.

Learn more about boating in the National Park.

There is 1 boat launch/marina at Sandy Lake.

Camping at Sandy Lake

There is 1 campground at Sandy Lake.

Beaches at Sandy Lake

I don't have any beaches reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!

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Uploaded by Lana Patterson

Uploaded by Lana Patterson

Uploaded by Lana Patterson
Great to enjoy another spectacular sunset
Great to enjoy another spectacular sunset
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Sunset  early August
Sunset early August
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great Lakefront camping
great Lakefront camping
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Boat launch dock pulled out of the water for the winter.
Boat launch dock pulled out of the water for the winter.
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Cement boat launch
Cement boat launch
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Welcome sign.
Welcome sign.
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No overnight mooring without camping permit sign
No overnight mooring without camping permit sign
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Boat launch caution sign.
Boat launch caution sign.
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Day use picnic area on the beach.
Day use picnic area on the beach.
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Campground road along the beach.
Campground road along the beach.
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Trail sign
Trail sign
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Campsite adjacent to the beach.
Campsite adjacent to the beach.
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Beach rules sign
Beach rules sign
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Parking at the far end of the beach
Parking at the far end of the beach
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Path to walk-in campsites
Path to walk-in campsites
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Picnic area by the beach
Picnic area by the beach
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Covered cook stove
Covered cook stove
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Panorama of the lake from the beach.
Panorama of the lake from the beach.
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Uploaded by Matthew Siemens
Sandy Lake beach
Sandy Lake beach
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Picnic table at the beach.
Picnic table at the beach.
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Sandy Lake beach.
Sandy Lake beach.
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Covered picnic area at the beach.
Covered picnic area at the beach.
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Sandy Lake welcome sign.
Sandy Lake welcome sign.
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Important phone numbers by the campground.
Important phone numbers by the campground.
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Bathrooms near the launch and beach.
Bathrooms near the launch and beach.
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Bathrooms near the launch and beach
Bathrooms near the launch and beach
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Fish cleaning shack
Fish cleaning shack
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My truck and kayak at the boat launch.
My truck and kayak at the boat launch.
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Sandy Lake

Prince Albert National Park

About

The Prince Albert National Park is located in central Saskatchewan, covering nearly a million acres.

Lakes in Prince Albert National Park

Prince Albert National Park is home to some gorgeous lakes that attract visitors from around the world every year. Many of these lakes, like Waskesiu, Kingsmere, Crean and Ajawaan have names that will be familiar to people across Canada and around the world.

According to the park website, there are over 1,500 lakes within Prince Albert National Park. We have only been able to find records for 83 of these lakes. The rest are most likely small and unnamed. Many of these lakes are relatively inaccessible with no road access requiring either a float plane, canoe, hiking, or some combination of these to access.

Waskesiu Lake

Waskesiu Lake is the most well know lake in the park as well has having the most services and being the easiest to access. Thousands flock to Waskesiu Lake every year. Looking to camp, hike, paddle, swim, and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the townsite.

Kingsmere Lake

Kingsmere is a popular fishing, canoeing, and hiking destination in its own right. but is also used as a transit to Ajawaan Lake.

Ajawaan Lake

Although a smaller and more difficult to get to lake. Ajawaan Lake is famous as the location of Grey Owl's Cabin

Crean Lake

Crean Lake is the largest lake within Prince Albert National Park. It is only accessible by water (through the Hanging Heart Lakes) or by trail (19km out and back).

Fishing in Prince Albert National Park

Everyone fishing in PA National Park requires a valid Prince Albert National Park fishing permit. If you are under 16 years old you can either purchase a permit or accompany another permit holder who is 16 or older (If you don't purchase your own permit then the fish in your possession will count toward the permit holder's limit).

Prince Albert National Park fishing permits can be purchased at the Visitor Centre, entry gates, campground kiosks, and the marinas.

We've done our best to summarize the rules/regulations for fishing in the National Park but please refer to the official Parks Canada website for the most up to date information. https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/experiences/peche-fishing

Fishing Permit Price

Daily$12.75 Annual$44.25

Fishing Season in Prince Albert National Park

Lake Species Season Dates
Waskesiu Lake All Species Victoria Day to March 31
Kingsmere Lake and Wassegam Lake All Species Victoria Day to Labour Day
Crean Lake All Species except lake trout Victoria Day to Labour Day
All other Waters (except closed waters) All Species Victoria Day to September 30

Closed Waters

The following lakes and waters are closed to fishing in Prince Albert National Park:

  • First Hanging Heart Lake (Most easterly)
  • Waskesiu River
  • Mud Creek
  • Amiskowan Lake
  • Kapasiwin Creek
  • Kingsemere River between Kingsmere Lake and Waskesiu Lake
  • Closed to fishing within 500 metres of the following:
    • Outlet of Mud Creek into Waskesiu Lake
    • Outlet of Kingsmere River into Waskesiu Lake
    • Outlet of Kapasiwin Creek into Sandy Lake
    • Clare Point on Kingsmere Lake
  • Fishing is not permitted from boating docks at the Heart Lakes, Narrows, or the Main Marina on Waskeisu Lake
  • Some closed areas are marked by buoys, but even when bouys are not present it is still illegal to fish in these areas

Daily Limit/Possession Limit in Prince Albert National Park

Species Limit
Northern Pike 3
Walleye 2
Lake Trout 1 (Yearly limit of 2)
Whitefish 5
Yellow Perch 5
Total limit for all game fish 5

If the fish has been filleted, two fillets are considered one fish. Unless the body is shown, every fillet will be treated as coming from a game fish.

Additional lake trout regulations

There are additional restrictions for Lake Trout in Prince Albert National Park.

  • If you are fishing for Lake Trout you need to obtain a Lake Trout tag from the Visitor Centre or at the South Gate. Make sure to follow all instructions on the catch report card.
  • There is an annual catch limit of two lake trout per year/person.

Phone: 306-663-4522
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert

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