Kingsmere Lake
Kingsmere Lake is a massive (13,376 acre) lake in Prince Albert National Park. It is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, hiking, camping and swimming.
Access to the lake is at the end of the Kingsmere Road (gravel) about 30km from the town of Waskesiu. The lake itself is not accessible by road but can be accessed by trail and the river. There is a boat launch on the Kingsmere River and a trolley to bypass an inaccessible portion of the river. You can hike to the Southend campground, as well as all of the campgrounds on the eastern shore.
Motors are allowed on the lake but are limited to a maximum of 40 HP. Be aware that the lake is very large and has wide open areas of water, if the weather is bad you may need to wait to cross the lake.
Kingsmere is a popular fishing lake, with Lake Trout, Walleye, and Northern Pike commonly caught. Multiple back-country campgrounds are on the lake, some accessible by trail and some only by water. You'll need to be registered at the PANP Visitor Centre the day of your tip to stay at these campsites.
Grey Owl Trail a very popular hiking route to the Grey Owl Cabin on Ajawaan Lake follows the eastern shore of Kingsmere Lake. Many people also canoe on Kingsmere to the Northend Campground and then hike in the remaining couple kilometres to Ajawaan Lake.
This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.
Details
Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
Park: | Prince Albert National Park |
Location: | 54.090937108352, -106.45606885642 |
Shore Length: | 38km |
Surface Area: | 13376 acres |
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Prince Albert National Park
Phone: 306-663-4522
Email:
[email protected]
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert
Fishing at Kingsmere Lake
Kingsmere 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 Kingsmere Lake is open from The Saturday before Victoria Day to Labour Day.
Fishing is not allowed within 500m of the outlet of Clare Point.
Fishing Limits for Kingsmere Lake within Prince Albert National Park
Species | Limit |
Northern Pike | Limit 3 |
Walleye | Limit 2 |
Lake Trout | Limit 1 |
Whitefish | Limit 5 |
Boating at Kingsmere Lake
Motors are allowed on this lake, but are restricted to 40 HP or less.
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.
Learn more about boating in the National Park.
There is 1 boat launch/marina at Kingsmere Lake.
Camping at Kingsmere Lake
There are 7 campgrounds at Kingsmere Lake.
Beaches at Kingsmere Lake
I don't have any beaches reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!
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Prince Albert National Park
Phone: 306-663-4522
Email:
[email protected]
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert
Kingsmere River Boat Launch
Grey Owl Trail Head
Westwind Group Campground
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/kingsmere#k1
Chipewyan Portage Campground
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/kingsmere#k2
Sandy Beach Campground
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/kingsmere#k3
Northend Campground and Group Camping
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/kingsmere#k4
Southend Campground
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/kingsmere#k5
Bladebone Bay Campground
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/kingsmere#k6
Pease Point Campground
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/kingsmere#k7
Kingsmere Lake Parking
Parking lot for accessing Kingsmere Lake or starting the Grey Owl Trail. There is room for boat trailers in the lot. There are outhouses nearby.
References
Other References
- https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/experiences/peche-fishing
- https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=HAERJ
- https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert
- https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=HAXTC
- https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/kingsmere#k1
- https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/kingsmere#k2
- https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/kingsmere#k3
- https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/kingsmere#k4
- https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/kingsmere#k5
- https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/kingsmere#k6
- https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/arrierepays-backcountry/kingsmere#k7
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