Lake Athabasca
Lake Athabasca is a massive (1925762 acre) lake located 294km N of La Loche and 558km N of Meadow Lake (City).
Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park is adjacent to Lake Athabasca.
The lake was officially named on 1983-11-23. The name Lake Athabasca is of Plains Cree origin.
This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.
Details
| Fishing Zone: | Northern Zone |
| Park: | Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park |
| Location: | 59.123901342692, -109.01873204606 |
| Shore Length: | 1612km |
| Surface Area: | 1925762 acres |
| Max Width: | 50 km (31 mi) |
| Max Length: | 283 km (176 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Inflows: | Peace River, which backs up through Rivière des Rochers during flooding, Athabasca River, William River, MacFarlane River, Colin River, Fond du Lac River, |
| Outflows: | Rivière des Rochers that meets with the Peace to form the Slave |
Discussion and Ratings
Directions to Lake Athabasca
Geomemorial Information
There are 9 features at Lake Athabasca named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.
Events
I don't know of any events at this time.
Map
Explore Lake Athabasca with our interactive map.
Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park
Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park is located at Lake Athabasca.
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1414/athabasca-sand-dunes-provincial-park
Fishing at Lake Athabasca
Lake Athabasca is in the northern fishing zone.
What fish are in Lake Athabasca
Arctic Grayling, Burbot, Cisco, Goldeye, Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish, Longnose Sucker, Northern Pike, Round Whitefish, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Lake Athabasca.
Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.Fishing Season
Fishing season on Lake Athabasca is open from May 25, 2024 to April 15, 2025.
Fishing Limits for Lake Athabasca
| Species | Limit |
| Arctic Grayling | Limit 2, only one may exceed 35 cm |
| Burbot | Limit 8 |
| Goldeye | Limit 8 |
| Lake Trout | Limit 3, only one may exceed 65 cm |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm |
| Round Whitefish | Limit 8 |
| 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 Lake Athabasca
I don't have any boat launches, or marinas reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!
Camping at Lake Athabasca
I don't have any campgrounds reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!
Beaches at Lake Athabasca
I don't have any beaches reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!
Nearby Lakes
Photos
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Lake Athabasca
Old Provincial Bathy Charts
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.
Athabasca Sand Dunes Provincial Park
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1414/athabasca-sand-dunes-provincial-park
Stewart Point
References
Other References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Athabasca
- https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=HAUGA
- https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1414/athabasca-sand-dunes-provincial-park
- https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=HAWVE
- https://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique?id=HAJWH
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Visited by Matthew Siemens (fishing, swimming, camping, hiking, picnic, paddling)
Favourited by Matthew Siemens
February 29, 2024