Lake of the Day

Ajawaan Lake is a small (134-acre) lake within Prince Albert National Park. It's mainly known for being the home of Grey Owl from 1932 to 1938 and [his cabin](#grey-owl-039-s-cabin-beaver-lodge) is the primary destination on the lake. The cabin has become a tourist attraction in its own right and is also the end point of the very popular 20-kilometre Grey Owl Trail. Due to its popularity, it is probably one of the most visited back-country lakes in Saskatchewan! The lake is located just [700 metres north of Kingsmere Lake](/kingsmere-lake/) and can be accessed by portage from Kingsmere Lake or the Grey Owl Trail. The Grey Owl Trail starts at the Kingsmere River and follows the west side of Kingsmere Lake before continuing around the south end of Ajawaan Lake and ending at the cabin. VirtualSK has a great write-up on <a href="http://www.virtualsk.com/current_issue/grey_owl.html" rel="nofollow">Ajawaan Lake and Grey Owl</a>. Please note that the article is quite old so some things may be out of date.

Flotten Lake is a very large (5422 acre) recreational lake in Meadow Lake Provincial Park nestled in the boreal forest. It is a popular boating, fishing and camping destination. The lake is 22km NNE of the [Resort Village of Greig Lake](/greig-lake/). Access is from Highway 904 (gravel). There are two campgrounds, a subdivision of cabins, a boat launch and a resort on the lake. The cabins at Flotten Lake burnt down in 2018 and have since been rebuilt. **Flotten Lake Adventures Resort** operates year-round and offers cabin rentals, campsites, rental kayaks, a shower house, and other amenities. The lake was named after **Peter Flotten** who worked for the government as a surveyor in the area and was a veteran of the Boer and First World Wars.

Musker Pond is a small trout pond near the Resort Village of Candle Lake and just north of the Sandy Bay Campground. It is stocked yearly with rainbow trout, there is no boat launch but it is suitable for paddlers. (Boat motors forbidden) There is ample parking available (Provincial Park pass required), a fish cleaning hut, as well as a wheelchair-accessible dock for fishing. There is also a covered picnic area and a few fire pits. A short 1km hiking/walking path goes around the pond. This is a great family-friendly destination, especially when Candle Lake is rough!

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](/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.

Isbister Lake is a small (260-acre) recreational lake in the east block of Porcupine Hills Provincal Park. The lake is accessible from Highway 980 (gravel) and is located 54km SE of Hudson Bay. There is a boat launch and dock at the lake, as well as a small campground. Northern Pike and Yellow Perch are found in the lake. There are several other nearby lakes in the park. Isbister Lake was named after Archie Isbister in 1951 as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program run by the Sask Government.

Piprell Lake is a small (330 acre) stocked trout lake located 46km NNE of the Resort Village of Candle Lake and 115km NNE of Prince Albert. The lake is a very popular fishing destination with four different kinds of stocked trout found in the lake. (Brown, Rainbow, Tiger, and Splake) Many other fishing lakes can be found within a short distance of Piprell Lake. Clarence-Steepbank Provincial Park is just north and Narrow Hills Provincial Park is just east of the lake. There are also many ATV and snowmobile trails in the area. Piprell Lake Recreation Site is a leased recreation site at the north end of the lake. The recreation site has a boat launch, camping, a store with gas, and showers. Rainbow Lodge is surrounded by the recreation site and has a chalet and rental cabins. There is no cell-service in this part of the province, and the store at the recreation site is one of the only places you can find a payphone in the area. Piprell Lake was named after Gordon Leslie Piprell in 1952 as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program run by the Sask Government.

Matheson Lake is a medium-sized (816-acre) recreational lake in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. There is a campground at the lake, as well as a boat launch and sandy beach. A 7.2km hiking trail goes around the lake. The lake is located 16km WSW of Greig Lake and 45km NW of Meadow Lake (City) and is accessible from Highway 224. Matheson Lake was named after two brothers and their wives. Who were pioneering Anglican Missionaries in Saskatchewan. - The Rev. John Richard Matheson - Dr. Elizabeth Becket Matheson - The Rev. Canon Edward K. Matheson - Eleanor Shepphird Matheson

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.

Struthers Lake is a small (255-acre) recreational lake located 18km SW of Kinistino and 43km W of Melfort. Struthers Lake Regional Park is located on the south shore and the Barney's Bay development is on the north shore of the lake. The regional park has a campground, rental cabins, boat launch, and a beach. The lake was last stocked in 2023 with 100,000 Walleye Fry. Northern Pike and Yellow Perch can also be found in the lake. The lake is accessible from Highway 778.

Meeting Lake is a large (2,733 acre) shallow recreational lake located 22km SSW of Spiritwood and 63km NE of North Battleford. There are four communities on the lake as well as a Regional Park. Spruce Bay and Moose Range are on the northeast shore, and the hamlets of Crescent Beach and Shady Bay are on the south shore. The Regional Park is located on the western shore of the lake and has cabins, a store, a boat launch, a marina, a mini-golf, camping, a beach, showers, laundry, and much more! Parts of the NE shore are within Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man TLE 1 (Reserve). Meeting Lake is stocked periodically with Walleye and was last stocked in 2022 with 300,000 Walleye Fry. Northern Pike and Perch can also be found in the lake. The lake is accessible from Highway 378 which runs along the south shore. The lake has no natural outlet and water levels have been rising significantly over the last few years resulting in flooding to cabins and the Regional Park.

Constance Lake is a small stocked trout lake located just outside the [Emerald Lake Regional Park](/emerald-lake/). It is only accessible through private land and may not always be accessible. It is being regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout and Splake have been reported but I&#039;m not sure if they are still there. There is a gravel boat launch on the lake providing access for smaller boats/paddlers.

Ispuchaw Lake is a small (387 acre) popular, recreational and fishing lake within Narrow Hills Provincial Park. The name "Ispuchaw" is of Cree origin and means "the land is high". The lake is located 46km ENE of the Resort Village of Candle Lake and 109km NE of Prince Albert. It is accessible down a sand road off of the Hanson Lake Road (Highway 106). There is a campground and primitive boat launch at the lake. The campground has outhouses, garbage cans, and a fish cleaning station. Ispuchaw Lake is very close to Zeden Lake, and the St. John Bosco Camp extends to the west shore of Ispuchaw. There is a very nice trail along the shoreline from the boat launch, to the edge of St. John Bosco Camp. It's not long, and a fairly easy walk, but very pretty. One of my favourite little hikes in the park. There are trails from the campground heading the other way around the lake as well.

Singh Lake is a tiny (39 acre) lake stocked with Rainbow Trout. The lake is just north of Clarence and Steepbank Provincial Park and is 63km NNE of the Resort Village of Candle Lake and 132km NNE of Prince Albert. It's stocked yearly with Rainbow trout and is often fished in both summer and winter. It's accessible by snowmobile in the winter, and by trail off of Highway 927 in the summer. You can drive part way into the lake, but it's narrow and bumpy, you'll need to walk the last bit into the lake. There is no sign off the highway and the exit is very easy to miss. Singh Lake was named after James Singh on 1969-04-09 as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program run by the Sask Government. This is a beautiful little lake, and people have been pulling some pretty nice Rainbows out, it's worth the effort to visit!

Steiestol Lake is a tiny (35-acre) lake stocked with Rainbow Trout within Greenwater Lake Provincial Park. It is the highest lake in the area with an elevation of 2,025 feet. The lake is just east of [Greenwater Lake](/greenwater-lake/) with a parking lot south of the highway. From the parking lot there is a trail into the lake. Steiestol Lake is stocked yearly with Rainbow Trout, and is a popular angling destination in both summer and winter. In the winter there are groomed ski trails as well as snowmobile trails in the area. *An aerator is present on the lake so be extra careful on the ice.* The lake was officially named in 1987 for Odd Jostein Steiestol who worked as a park ranger for Greenwater Provincial Park for 32 years. He also trapped in the area and Steiestol Lake was part of his trapping lease. This is a very cool and reasonably accessible lake and well worth the visit! When I was there in the fall of 2023 I saw two trumpeter swans on the lake! <a href="https://saskborder.com/stories/2016/1/27/winter-camping-at-steiestol-lake" rel="nofollow">SaskBorder has an interesting blog about winter camping at the lake.</a>

Shannon Lake is a tiny (31-acre) stocked trout lake within Narrow Hills Provincial Park. The lake is 48km ENE of the Resort Village of Candle Lake and 111km NE of Prince Albert. Shannon Lake is regularly stocked with Brown Trout and is a very nice, calm lake for paddling. There is a boat launch and picnic area at the lake. The lake is accessible from the Hanson Lake Road.

Little Bear Lake is a large (3,844 acre) recreational and fishing lake located 74km NE of the Resort Village of Candle Lake and 142km NNE of Prince Albert. Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye and Perch can be found in the lake. On the southern part of the lake are Little Bear Lake Lodge, Little Bear Lake Campground, Little Bear Lake Recreation Site, a subdivision of cabins and a small airstrip. There is a public boat launch and a really nice sandy beach in the Recreation Site. The southern tip of the lake is in Narrow Hills Provincial Park. There is another resort about half way up the lake called Moose Horn Lodge.

Zeden Lake is a very small (77 acre) popular recreational and fishing lake in Narrow Hills Provincial Park. This is a great family-friendly lake. It's small and easy to paddle, the beach is nice and sandy, and it has some lakefront camping spots. The lake is 46km ENE of the Resort Village of Candle Lake and 109km NE of Prince Albert. There is a campground, boat launch, playground, picnic area, and beach at the lake. It's been regularly stocked with trout but lately, there are more and more perch being found in the lake and even Northern Pike have been reported in some places. St. John Bosco Camp is on the northeast shore of the lake. The lake was supposedly named after a Vickers Vedette airplane (G-CYZN) that crashed into the lake. Accessible from the Hanson Lake Road down a short gravel road.

Whiteswan Lakes is a popular chain of recreational and fishing lakes located 36km NNE of the Resort Village of Candle Lake and 105km NNE of Prince Albert. It is the furthest south lake where you can catch Lake Trout in Saskatchewan (outside the Prince Albert National Park). *Whelan Bay is closed to fishing from September 10th to November 10th.* Whelan Bay, the southern section of the lakes is accessible from Highway 913 (gravel). The furthest north lakes are relatively inaccessible. Whiteswan Lake (Whelan Bay) Recreation Site is on the southern end of the lakes and contains Whiteswan Lake Resort. The resort has a licensed restaurant, rental cabins and seasonal campsites. Whiteswan Lake is a very popular snowmobile destination with over 170km of snowmobile trails in the area. The lakes are also popular for diving and are known for their clear water.

Heritage Lake is a smaller (683 acre) recreational and fishing lake located 18km NNE of the Resort Village of Candle Lake (Village) and 87km NNE of Prince Albert. Heritage Lake Recreation Site is on the eastern side of the lake and has a boat launch with a dock, outhouses, and several picnic areas. The shoreline is sandy and suitable for swimming on either side of the boat launch. There is also a Girl Guides Camp and Bible Camp at the lake. The lake is also a popular dive location for the Saskatchewan Underwater Council and others. There are Walleye and Northern Pike in the lake. Some of my earliest fishing memories are of visiting Heritage Lake with my dad and brothers! [Heritage Lake is only a short distance from Candle Lake](/candle-lake/) and can be a good option when the weather is bad on the much larger lake. The lake is accessible from Highway 913 which is a gravel road. Formerly known as "Little Sandy Lake" the lake was renamed "Heritage Lake" in 1963 after the first Girl Guide camps took place at the lake.

Hanging Heart Lake is a series of three small connected lakes withing Prince Albert National Park. The lakes are about 15km from the Waskesiu townsite. They offer great paddling, boating, and fishing. The lakes are the main route to Crean lake with a channel that connects the [eastern Heart Lake with Crean](/crean-lake/). There is a marina at the lake, with a paid boat launch, berths for rent, kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals. There is lots of parking, a pit toilet, and a fish filleting shack as well as a store. This is a great lake to explore by paddle and a great option if Waskesiu is rough. **Fishing is not permitted in the 1st lake (most easterly).**

Theodore Reservoir is a medium-sized (737 acre) long and narrow recreational lake along the course of the Whitesand River. The lake is easily accessible only 6km NE of Theodore and 38km NW of Yorkton. [Good Spirit Lake and the provincial park are 30km to the West.](/good-spirit-lake/) Whitesand Regional Park is located at the lake and offers camping, a playground, a boat launch, and a golf course. There is another boat launch at the south end of the reservoir by the dam. The area by the dam also offers shore-fishing opportunities. The lake is regularly stocked with Walleye, and Northern Pike and Perch can also be found.

Kipabiskau Lake is a medium-sized (1065 acre) recreational lake 22km E of Pleasantdale and 43km SE of Melfort. The lake is a long narrow lake along the course of the Barrier River. The lake has a great beach, boat launch, lots of campsites and cabins. It's a popular destination for fishing and water sports. It was last stocked in 2022 with 400,000 Walleye Fry. The lake has an active water sports club with a slalom course and jump ramp. The Kipabiskau Regional Park, the hamlet of Kipabiskau and Stoney Lake Bible Camp are along the north shore of the lake. The regional park has a large store, nature trails, sports courts, picnic areas, beach and more. Access to the lake is from a gravel road off Highway 35.

Fishing Lake is a very popular recreational lake in Southern Saskatchewan for camping, cabin owners, boating, swimming, golfing, and of course fishing! There are many communities around the lake, a regional park and several reserves. The resort villages of Leslie Beach and Chorney Beach, the hamlets of North Fishing Lake and Ottman-Murray Beach are all found at the lake. Fishing Lake is 22km north of Foam Lake and 24km east of Wadena, and is accessible from Highway 5 and 310. The lake holds the record for the largest Northern Pike caught in Southern Saskatchewan. "Pikezilla" was caught Feb. 9, 2009 and weighed 18.1kg (39.9lb). There is a huge replica of the fish at Leslie Beach. The lake itself is a closed basin lake without an effective outlet. This means it is prone to flooding, after record floods in 2007 that permanently flooded parts of the regional park, flood control berms were built. Fishing lake offers plenty to discover for families, and some great fishing without having to head way up north!

Emma Lake is a top-rated recreational lake located 12km NW of the Resort Village of Christopher Lake and 46km NNW of Prince Albert. This is one of the most popular recreational lakes in the province, with a very popular campground, boat launches and beaches, and many cabin developments and communities around the lake. Emma Lake is actually three different connected lakes, with quite a few islands, bays and coves. The two southern lakes have the most development with a large number of cabins and communities. Neis Beach, Guise Beach, Sunnyside Beach and the community of Emma Lake are all on the southern lake. The northern lake and part of the middle lake are surrounded by Great Blue Heron Provincial Park. The lake is accessible from Highways 953, 952, and 263. Emma lake was named by Christopher Gravel after his sister Emma. Christopher was an employee of Dominion Land Survey. He also named Christopher Lake after himself and Oscar Lake after his brother.

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](/delaronde-lake/) and [Top lake](/top-lake/).

Greig Lake is a large recreational lake in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The lake is about 40km from Meadow Lake (City). The Resort Village of Greig Lake and the Provincial Park campground are on the east shore of the lake. Waters Edge Eco Lodge is on the south-west corner of the lake. The park office is located at Greig, and the lake has many amenities and activities available. There are many campsites, two boat launches, a store, boat rentals, showers, laundry, washrooms, tennis and basketball courts, hiking trails, an interpretive trail and more! Greig Lake offers tons to do for visitors and is also an ideal base for exploring the [dozens of other lakes that Meadow Lake Provincial Park has to offer](/meadow-lake-provincial-park/)!

Christopher Lake is a popular recreation lake located 40km NNW of Prince Albert. The lake has parks, campgrounds, camps, marinas, beaches, boat launches, and hiking trails to explore. The Resort Village of Christopher Lake is just SE of the lake and has most services including gas, restaurant, liquor, library and groceries. [The northernmost tip of Christopher lake is within Blue Heron Provincial Park](/great-blue-heron-provincial-park/) although no park services/facilities exist there. The provincial park office is within the Resort Village of Christopher Lake though. The lake is accessible from Highways 953 and 263. There are several other popular recreational lakes nearby including [Emma Lake just west of Christopther](/emma-lake/) and [Anglin Lake half way between Christopher and Waskesiu](/anglin-lake/).

Greenwater Lake is a popular recreation destination located within the [Greenwater Lake Provincial Park](#greenwater-lake-provincial-park). The lake is [accessible from Highway 38](#directions) and a provincial park pass is required. There are many services and activities available at the lake including fishing, boating, boat rentals, camping, cabin rentals, a great beach, hiking trails and a golf course. There is something for everyone to do at Greenwater Lake! Other than the provincial park there are no communities on the lake. Porcupine Plain is the closest town about 30km from the main park area on the lake. The name of the lake is based on the colour of the trees surrounding the lake reflecting off of the water, and not the colour of the water itself, so don't let the name scare you off!

Candle Lake is one of the most popular recreational destinations in the province. The lake draws huge crowds in the summer to the water and community. In the winter it's a popular destination for snowmobiling and ice-fishing. The lake is a massive 32,616 acres and is 72km N of Prince Albert. The Resort Village of Candle Lake boasts a very significant summertime population and offers many services including a clinic, bank, restaurants, ice-cream shops, gas stations, and groceries. Most of the rest of the lake is within Candle Lake Provincial Park. There are two large provincial campgrounds, multiple RV parks, thousands of cabins, six main beaches, a golf course and endless activities for families.

Namekus Lake is a medium-sized (2,132 acre) recreational lake located within Prince Albert National Park on the scenic highway (#263). The farthest east section of the lake extends outside of the National Park. There is a campground, picnic sites, and a great beach. No motors are allowed on the lake, and there is no boat launch, which makes this a great lake for paddling, swimming, or a lake front picnic! Namekus is the Woods Cree word for Lake Trout. You won't find them in the lake, but Northern Pike, Walleye, and Whitefish can all be found. If you plan on fishing, you'll need a National Park license and need to follow National Park rules and regulations.

Lower Fishing Lake is a popular recreational lake in Narrow Hills Provincial Park. The lake is located about 115km north of Prince Albert with pavement most of the way except for the last few kilometres. The park office for the Provincial Park is located here, as well as most of the services provided by the park. There is a large provincial campground at the lake, a boat launch, cabins, playgrounds, and a very nice beach. This is a great family-friendly lake with lots to do. It is also just a short drive from dozens of other lakes offering endless fishing, paddling, and exploring opportunities. Pine Ridge Resort with cabin rentals, seasonal RV sites, and a small store is located beside the campground. A short drive from the campground is the Esker Trail which gives you an incredible view and access to several different hiking trails. This lake is an old favourite of mine, and well worth the visit!

Martins Lake is a small (280-acre) recreational lake located 29km north of Blaine Lake and just over an hour from Saskatoon. The lake has a nice Regional Park featuring a beach, playgrounds, picnic areas, two boat launches, camping, seasonal lots, cabins, and a 9-hole golf course. There is another newer subdivision of cabins on the southern side of the lake. The lake isn't big, and the water can get busy on weekends, but it's a pretty lake with many amenities not too far from Saskatoon. It is very worth a visit with lots for families to do.

Morin Lake is a medium-sized (598 acre) recreational lake located 13km west of Debden and just under 100km from Prince Albert. The small town of Victorie is located almost directly adjacent to the lake and offers some services. The lake is spring-fed, and surrounded by boreal forest. It is located within the Thickwood Hills. Morin Lake Regional Park is located at the lake and offers camping, a boat launch, cabins, playgrounds, picnic areas, and quite a nice little beach. The northernmost part of the lake is within Big River 118 (Reserve). The lake is accessible from Highways 695 and 793, but signage for getting to the lake isn't great, a GPS or map is recommended.

Sturgeon Lake is a popular fishing, boating, and camping lake located about 30 minutes north of Prince Albert. The lake is located along the Sturgeon River and is quite long and winding. There is a dam at the eastern end of the lake that regulates that water level. The majority of the lake is within the Sturgeon Lake 101 Reserve, and the rest is in the RM of Shellbrook. Sturgeon Lake Regional Park located at the lake has a campground, boat launch, beach, restaurant/store and two subdivisions of cabins. The lake is split into two divided by a culvert. The larger section and most regional park services are on the eastern side. The western side is much quieter with no large boats, and is a great destination for a paddle. There is a picnic area and playground, and a launch suitable for paddlers. I've seen plenty of eagles, blue herons, and other birds on that side and you can paddle right up the Sturgeon River from the lake. There are Walleye, Northern Pike and Perch in the lake, quite a few people come out to fish during the summer, and usually some ice fishing shacks setup in the winter.

Swede Lake is a small (209 acre), very pretty lake located just south of Nesslin Lake. It is accessible down a pretty steep road off of the Nesslin Lake road, keep your eyes open for the sign it's small and easy to miss. There is a parking spot and a primitive launch at the bottom of the road. The launch is suitable for a small boat or paddlers. There are a few small bays to explore, and it's possible to portage/walk your way into the nearby Little Nesslin Lake from the north end of Swede. This was one of my favourite lakes to paddle!

Anglin Lake is a large (3,334 acre) top-rated recreational lake located 23km NNW of Christopher Lake (Village). The far west part of the lake is within Prince Albert National Park with the rest of the lake in Great Blue Heron Provincial Park. There are several campgrounds, three boat launches, several cabin developments, and many kilometres of hiking/biking/cross-country ski trails at the lake. The many amenities, location and natural beauty of the lake make this a popular destination. The lake is accessible from Highway 953 and was last stocked in 2023 with 300,000 Walleye Fry.

Amiskowan Lake is a long, skinny, tiny (44 acre) lake located in Prince Albert National Park. It is just south of Waskesiu Lake on the road to the Narrows. The name of the lake is Cree and means "Home of the beaver". When you are driving towards the Narrows on Waskesiu, you'll cross a bridge over what looks like a fairly small river. If you stop though you'll be in for a real treat. This little lake twists and turns providing lots of shelter from the wind, and great views of the Larches along the shore. The only way to really see the lake is to paddle it, and this is a great paddling lake. Small, calm, and pretty. It's a great option especially if Waskesiu Lake is too rough/busy for you. If you're feeling adventurous at some times in the year you can even paddle through the creek at the east side of the lake into Shady Lake. From Shady Lake, it's possible to continue to Beartrap Lake to camp. There is no parking lot for the lake, so you'll need to pull over and park on the side of the road. The [South Bay Beach](https://sasklakes.ca/waskesiu-lake/#south-bay-beach) at Waskesiu Lake is very close on the other side of the road if you need a washroom/garbage/picnic area. Or if not everyone wants to go for a paddle! There is a trail at the south end of the lake but it is no longer being maintained by the park.

Fur Lake is really several connected lakes. It is officially called 'Fur Lakes'. Even though it's nearly 600 acres, that is spread across three lakes. Each lake is quite small. This makes them easy to navigate by canoe, kayak or paddleboard. This is a great paddling lake! There is public access on both the north and south lakes. The north launch is quite shallow with no dock but is suitable for paddlers and small boats. The south launch is a bit deeper with a dock but is still a sand launch and not suitable for all boats. There are cabins on both the north and south lakes as well as docks/private access from some of the surrounding farms. Fishing is popular on the lake, although has been reported as slower in recent years as the lake has increased in popularity.

Waskesiu Lake is a huge, incredibly popular lake and the top tourist destination within the Prince Albert National Park. The park offices and resort village of Waskesiu are located on the east shore of the lake, featuring hotels, restaurants, a movie theatre, coffee shops, museums and much more. The lake itself features many beaches, multiple marinas/boat launches, kilometres of hiking trails, as well as hundreds of camping sites, cabins, and a golf course. The natural beauty of the lake and the huge number of services and attractions at the lake make it one of the most popular and busiest lakes in the province! The lake is accessible from both Highways 263 and 264. Highway 264 is a scenic highway and very popular with visitors passing many lakes and trails on the way to Waskesiu Lake.

Emerald Lake is a small (228 acre), popular recreational lake located 86km W of Prince Albert. The Emerald Lake Regional Park is located at the south end of the lake. The park has campsites, a 9-hole golf course, a boat launch, a sandy beach, a sports pad, playgrounds, hiking trails, and a concession. The park is very well maintained with lots to explore for everyone. Many other lakes are in the immediate area, including [Constance Lake (Stocked Trout)](/constance-lake-southern-zone-1/) just outside the Regional Park, Iroquois Lake, Martins Lake, and Big Shell Lake.

Kimball Lake is a very popular recreational lake in Meadow Lake Provincial Park 9km west of Greig Lake. There is a subdivision of cabins on the lake, a nice sandy beach, boat launch, store, and a campground. From the campground, there is an interpretive trail leading to Little Raspberry Lake. The lake is accessible from Highway 224 which passes the north shore of the lake.

Brightsand Lake is a popular recreational lake (11,235 acres) located 65km SSW of Meadow Lake (City) and 25km E of St. Walburg. Brightsand Lake Regional Park is located on the north end of the lake and features a golf course, restaurant, camping, beach, boat launch, trout pond and more. The Regional Park also has some of the best hiking trails I've ever seen in a Regional Park with some really well done interpretive signs. There are several other communities on the lake including Crystal Bay-Sunset, Evergreen Beach, Mowrey Beach, and Lakeshore Estates. The lake is accessible from Highways 795 and 796.

Good Spirit Lake is a massive (11,574 acre) recreational lake located 41km NNW of Yorkton. Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park borders the west and southern shores of the Lake. On the northeastern shore, there are several communities and resorts. The lake is known for its beautiful sandy beaches and well-developed Provincial Park. The park features over 200 campsites, a beautiful beach, picnic areas, a dog park, a boat launch, and hiking trails. One of the trails the Dune Discovery trail traverses sand dunes along the south shore. The south shore is accessible from Highway 229, and the north shore from Highway 651.

Exner Lake is a stocked trout lake located within the Makwa Lake Provincial Park. It was first stocked in 1992 and was last stocked in 2023 with 3,000 Tiger Trout Fingerlings. It is one of very few lakes in the province with Tiger Trout. The lake is accessible by a gravel road from near the Mewasin Campground on Jumbo Lake. Boats/Canoes cannot be left on the lake overnight, and no gas motors are allowed. Electric motors/paddles only. There is a large fishing dock located on the lake for shore fishing.

Makwa Lake is a huge (7,913 acre) recreational lake located just north and west of the Village of Loon Lake. There are two First Nations, two provincial parks and two communities on the Lake. The last battle of the North-West Resistance was fought at Steele Narrows on the lake. The site is now Steele Narrows Provincial Park. It was last stocked in 2023 with 500,000 Walleye Fry. Loon Lake and Pine Cove are accessible from Highway 26 running along the eastern shore. The central part of Makwa Provincial Park and and Steele Narrows Provincial Park are accessible from Highway 699 which follows the southern shore of the lake. The lake water levels on Makwa, Upper Makwa, Jumbo and Little Jumbo are controlled by a small dam managed by the Water Security Agency at the northeastern corner of the lake.

Jumbo Lake is a popular recreational lake at the heart of Makwa Lake Provincial Park. That features several beaches, multiple boat launches and hundreds of campsites. Makwa Lake Provincial Park surrounds the southern half of Jumbo Lake, while Makwa Lake 129B (Reserve) borders the northern half. The lake is just west of the Village of Loon Lake and is accessible from Highway 699.

Peck Lake is a medium-sized (1,815 acre) recreational lake known for its bright, clear water popular for boating, fishing, and swimming. The lake is located 33km WSW of Loon Lake (Village) and 72km NNE of Lloydminster within Bronson Forest Recreation Site. The lake features a boat launch, campground, and beach, as well as a subdivision of cabins.

Little Fishing Lake is a medium sized (973 acre) recreational lake located within the Bronson Forest Recreation Site. It is 31km SW of Loon Lake (Village) and 71km NNE of Lloydminster. The lake has a campground, boat launch, and public beach. There are cabins at the lake within the hamlet of Little Fishing Lake. The lake is accessible from Highway 21. The lake is in the Monnery River drainage basin with a short stream connecting to the river from the western shore.