Lake of the Day

Elbow Lake is a small recreational and fishing lake in the Woody River Block of Porcupine Hills Provincial Park. It is located 60km SE of Hudson Bay.

The only amenities in the lake that are part of the provincial park are a boat launch with a dock, and a fish filleting shack. The hamlet of Elbow Lake is also located on the north shore of the lake.

Access to both the hamlet and the boat launch is from Spirit Lake Rd which branches off of Highway 980 (gravel) and runs past the north end of Elbow Lake and ends at Spirit Lake.

Walleye, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch are in the lake. Although it was regularly stocked with Walleye in the past, it hasn't been stocked since 2019.

Elbow Lake is connected by a short stream to Stark Lake on the other side of Highway 980.

The primary inflow is Midnight Creek which enters at the northwest corner of Elbow Lake. Another inflow to Elbow Lake is from a stream that flows from Spirit Lake. The outflow for the lake is a short river that flows from the south of Elbow Lake into Woody Lake.

Pasqua Lake is a large fishing and recreational lake located 58km NE of Regina. It is the farthest west and upstream of the four Fishing Lakes. (Pasqua Lake, Echo Lake, Mission Lake, Katepwa Lake)

Echo Valley Provincial Park is located on the isthmus between Pasqua Lake and Echo Lake. The provincial park has a boat launch, beach, and day-use areas all on Pasqua Lake. There are additional services and a campground just south of the lake within the park.

The Resort Village of Pasqua Lake is on the north shore. There are also three Reserves on the lake. Standing Buffalo 74 is just north of the provincial park. Pasqua 79 and Muscowpetung 80 are on the south side of the lake.

There are many different species of fish found in Pasqua Lake. Including Bigmouth Buffalo, Common Carp, Walleye, Northern Pike and Yellow Perch.

The lake has been stocked with Walleye in the past. The last time it was stocked was in 2017.

The Qu'Appelle River flows in on the west side of Pasqua Lake. It flows out of the east before flowing into Echo Lake.

The lake was named after Chief Joseph Pasqua.

Access to the lake is from Highway 727 and Highway 210. Pasqua Lake Road runs along the north shore of the lake.

Steep Creek Trout Pond is a tiny stocked trout pond located 22km E of Prince Albert.

This is a pretty little spot in the forest just south of the river. The sign for the pond has fallen over so drive slow and don't blink or you might miss it!

There is a parking spot just off the road on the east side of the pond. There are several paths down to the pond on that side. On the west side, there is a larger access trail down to the water, but I wouldn't recommend driving on it with anything bigger than an ATV. You can park on the east side and walk over to access the pond pretty easily.

The pond is stocked yearly. It has been stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout.

Junction Lake is a tiny (20-acre) fishing lake located 42km SSW of Air Ronge and 171km N of Prince Albert. This is a very pretty little tree-lined lake with a sandy bottom.

There are no services or facilities at the lake.

The lake is stocked yearly. It has been stocked over the years with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Tiger Trout.

Access to the lake is off Highway 165 (gravel) just north of the junction with Highway 2. The access road had massive potholes when I was here. It's passable with a truck or SUV but take your time.

Jumping Lake is a large fishing lake located 15km S of Birch Hills and 43km SSE of Prince Albert.

This is not the prettiest lake, but it is used for hunting and fishing as well as a stopping point for migrating geese and ducks.

There was once a beach and recreational facilities at the lake, but they were abandoned many years ago. There is not much at the lake today besides primitive lake access/launch. The now abandoned hamlet of Waitville is on the eastern shore of the lake, but not much remains now.

Although the lake is subject to occasional winter-kill it is still periodically stocked with Walleye.

Jade Lake is one of the very popular Gem Lakes in the Narrow Hills Provincial Park. It's the closest lake to the parking lot and probably the most well-known and photographed. This is an incredibly popular destination for hiking, paddling, swimming and camping!

The lake is not big at only 30 acres but is still the largest of the Gem Lakes.

Jade Lake is 54km NE of the Resort Village of Candle Lake and 123km NNE of Prince Albert. The parking lot for the lake is accessible on a gravel road off of Highway 913 (gravel). The road is usually in decent shape and I've seen some pretty small cars in there. Be aware that it can be rough and is not maintained frequently.

The lake itself is only accessible by trail. There is good access for launching a canoe/kayak but it is at the bottom of a fairly steep set of stairs. So be prepared to carry your boat down the trail and stairs before launching. Please note that no gas motors are allowed on the Gem Lakes

From Jade Lake it is possible to portage to a number of the other Gem Lakes. There is also a hiking trail that loops around many of the lakes. There is no cell service at the Gems so I recommend taking a picture of the Hiking Trail map near the parking lot before getting started.

It is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout.

Melville Town Reservoir is the water source for the City of Melville and is also used for fishing and recreation. Just a few km northwest of Melville it is a nice spot close to town for a picnic or fishing both in summer and winter.

There is a viewing platform (no fishing allowed), a fishing dock, a primitive boat launch, picnic tables and an outhouse. No gas motors are allowed on the lake. Only electric motors or paddlers are permitted.

Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch can be found in the lake. Please note there is a custom limit for Perch. The lake has been stocked in the past with Walleye but not since 2016.

The reservoir is along the course of Crescent Creek.

History

The dam was originally built in 1921 by Canadian National Railway to create a reservoir. The city of Melville bought the reservoir in 1958 and a water treatment plant was built in 1959.

Nemeiben Lake is a popular fishing and recreational destination located 25km NNW of La Ronge and 237km N of Prince Albert. It's a massive lake covering 37,342 acres, making it the 42nd largest lake in the province!

Many of the cabins and the forest on much of the lake burned during a 2015 forest fire.

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park is adjacent to the south shore of Nemeiben Lake. There is a provincial campground with a boat launch and beach on the lake, as well as the Hamlet of Nemeiben Lake adjacent to the park.

The campground and hamlet are accessible from a narrow gravel road that branches off of Highway 102. The rest of the lake is only accessible by water.

You'll find Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Burbot, Whitefish, and Suckers in the lake. Please note that Nemeiben Lake is a CR1 (catch-and-release water) and the limits are different from most lakes. Also, limits are inclusive of fish caught on both Nemeiben Lake and the adjacent Head Lake.

The name of the lake Nemeiben comes from the Cree word for sucker

Burton Lake is a small incredibly round stocked lake located 7.5km N of Humboldt. Highway 20 curves around the lake and follows the shore.

There are a few unmarked pull-offs from the highway with access to the lake. Be careful when pulling off and on the highway, there can be a bit of a drop! Another access on the south end of the lake has a bit of a parking lot. No boat launch on the lake, but it should be possible to launch a small boat or canoe/kayak.

The lake is periodically stocked with Walleye Fry. You'll find Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, and Common Carp in the lake.

This is not the prettiest lake out there, but it's nicely located just off the highway and is a decent fishing or paddling destination without travelling too far! It's also one of the farthest north locations where you're able to fish for Carp.

Wakaw Lake is a very popular recreational lake 70km south of Prince Albert and 100km NE of Saskatoon. Wakaw is located just west of the lake and offers all services.

The lake is a destination for camping, boating, fishing, golfing, and swimming. There are an incredible number of communities, resorts and campgrounds around the lake. There are around 800 cabins at Wakaw Lake and many year-round residents.

The town of Wakaw is located a short distance from the west end of the lake. The Resort Village of Wakaw Lake is on the south side.

Wakaw Lake Regional Park is located on the north side of the lake and has a large campground, a 9-hole golf course with a licensed restaurant, a boat launch and refuelling station, and a beautiful beach with day-use picnic facilities.

Northern Pike, Walleye and Yellow Perch can be found in the lake.

The lake is the source of the Carrot River. The name Wakaw is from the Cree word for "Crooked", referring to the shape of the lake.

Wakaw Lake is located conveniently close to both Saskatoon and Prince Albert and is a popular year-round destination with lots to do for everyone!

Lost Echo Lake is a beautiful recreational lake on the far West side of Narrow Hills Provincial Park just past Piprell Lake. It's surrounded by trees and is nestled in a glacier-formed valley in the Cub Hills.

There is a provincial park campground at the lake with a number of non-electric sites, a primitive boat launch, outhouses, and a fish filleting station. There is no cell service at the lake. The road has been improved from what it was like, but can still be very rough to travel on. The lake can be quite shallow in areas, and the boat launch is quite primitive as well.

Reminder that the campsites need to be booked in advance and you won't be able to do it at the lake because there is no cell service. Plan ahead and book your sites online or by phone before heading to the campground. You can also book a campsite at Lost Echo in person at the Park Office at Lower Fishing Lake.

The lake's outflow (Lost Echo Creek) was originally stocked with brook trout way back in 1934 and continues to be stocked with both Brook Trout and Brown Trout. In the lake itself, you'll find Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch.

Water flows into the Lost Echo Lake via Caribou Creek from Summit Lake. From the lake, Caribou Creek continues down to Lower Echo, Upper Fishing Lake, and then Lower Fishing Lake. It's possible to paddle both up stream and down stream from the lake depending on the time of year and water level. Heading down stream you can get a smaller boat or canoe into Lower Echo Lake if you're able to portage/carry it a bit.

Shell Lake is a small recreational and fishing lake just 12km NE of the Resort Village of Chitek Lake. The lake is accessible from Highway 945 (Gravel).

This beautiful lake is in a heavily forested and quiet part of the province! You'll find Northern Pike and Yellow Perch in the lake.

Shell Lake Recreation Site (often called Little Shell Recreation Site) is adjacent to Shell Lake and has a campground, boat launch with a dock, outhouses and a fish-filleting station. The campground here is beautiful, with many trees and some lakefront campsites.

Timberlost Outfitting has a lodge on the south end of the lake and offers hunting/fishing excursions.

The main inflow to Shell Lake is from Lac Huard to the south. Tea Creek flows out of the north end of Shell Lake, eventually running into the north end of Green Lake.

Ness Lakes is a medium-sized (592 acre) recreational lake located 17km ENE of Big River and 104km NW of Prince Albert. It is actually 5 different interconnected lakes, with the largest lake most often being just called Ness Lake. Ness Lake itself is 247 acres.

The access to Ness Lake is off Nesslin Lake road, which branches from Highway 922.

Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch can be found in the lake.

Ness Lake Recreation Site is adjacent to Ness Lake and is leased and managed by Li'l Douce Camping. The rec. site has seasonal campsites, a boat launch, and fish filleting facilities. There is a day-use fee for picnics and using the boat launch if you are not a registered camper. There are hiking trails in the rec. site as well as access from the rec. site to ATV trails (although no ATV's allowed in the rec. site). The campsites are all filled with seasonal campers during the summer, and I was told there was a waitlist for spots by one of the campers when I was there.

Pierce Lake is a very large and very deep fishing and recreational lake on the west end of Meadow Lake Provincial Park. It has a surface area of 6,579 acres and a max depth of over 150ft.

Highway 919 (gravel) runs along the southern shore of the lake and provides access to the lake and amenities.

The town of Pierceland is just 19km south of the lake which has several services including groceries, gas, and mechanics.

Pierce Lake Resort and Sandy Beach Campground are the only developments on the lake.

The resort is at the southeast corner of the lake on Howe Bay and has 55 campsites, rental cabins, a beach, docks, and boat rentals.

The Sandy Beach Provincial Campground is further west on the lake and features 83 campsites (some electric), and group campsites. There is a very nice beach, day-use facilities, concession, playground, and boat launch.

Fishing is a popular activity at the lake in both the summer and winter. You'll find Lake Trout, Northern Pike, and Walleye in Pierce Lake.

The Boreal Trail runs along past the resort and along the south end of the lake.

Delaronde Lake is a massive recreational lake located 24km N of Big River and 91km E of Meadow Lake (City). Probably most well-known for its fishing, the lake offers a wide range of activities for visitors and residents.

View rental cabins at Delaronde Lake

The lake and its amenities are accessible from Highway 922 (gravel).

The lake is long and narrow and split into two parts by a narrow channel. The southern part of the lake is relatively shallow with a max depth of 7m (23ft). The northern part is deeper with a max depth of 40m (130ft).

There are a number of communities, resorts, campgrounds, subdivisions and a bible camp on the lake. These are all clustered on the southern end of the lake. There are multiple boat launches, mostly private or requiring payment.

Delaronde Lake (Zig Zag Bay) Recreation Site is privately leased and has a campground, boat launch and beach (all requiring payment).

Delaronde Lake is a very popular fishing destination, and you'll find Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch here.

Spirit Lake is a medium-sized (832 acre) recreational lake located in the Woody River Block of Porcupine Hills Provincial Park.

The lake is 59km SE of Hudson Bay and is accessible from Spirit Lake Road which branches off Highway 980 and runs past the cabins at Elbow Lake.

Spirit Lake is a bifurcation lake and has two outlets. The southern end of the lake drains into Elbow Lake while the main outlet is from the north which runs into Island Lake.

At the south end of the lake is a small campground with seven non-electric sites. There is a boat launch, picnic area, fish cleaning station and a short section of sandy shoreline. A rough ATV trail begins at the campground and leads to Armit Lake which is almost entirely in Manitoba.

Walleye, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch can be found in the lake.

Nisbet Trout Pond is a tiny (2-acre) stocked trout pond located 15km W of Prince Albert.

The pond is the closest location to Prince Albert to fish (other than the river). It is also just a beautiful spot in the woods where you can spend some time in nature. Nisbet Trails Recreation Site is adjacent to Nisbet Trout Pond, and offers a large area of forest to explore and is a great spot for a hike.

As of 2023, the pond was still being stocked with Rainbow Trout every year, but the government has warned that they will stop stocking it at some point in the future. The dam that maintains the water level on the pond is failing and there is no plan to repair it.

The lake is accessible down a seasonal sand road off of Highway 3. The first little bit of the road is paved, before turning into a sand road at the Nisbet Trout Pond sign. During the summer and depending on conditions its possible to drive to the pond. There is a parking lot as well as launch access beside the pond.

Steepbank Lake is a small (370 acre) lake within Clarence-Steepbank Lakes Provincial Park.

The lake is 54km NNE of Candle Lake (Village) and 123km NNE of Prince Albert. Steepbank Lake is within a steep valley and resembles a coastal fjord which is where the name came from.

The nearest highway to the lake is Highway 927. An access road runs past many of the lakes in the provincial park but ends before it gets to Steepbank Lake. Along the access road, there is a bridge that is no longer maintained, although you can walk across it, it is unsafe for vehicles. From the bridge, you can walk into Steepbank Lake itself.

There is a sandy beach and two primitive campsites at the lake. This is a very pretty lake and well worth the effort to get too.

Sealey Lake is a small (182-acre) stocked trout lake in Narrow Hills Provincial Park.

The lake is at the far north end of the park, 69km NE of Candle Lake (Village) and 137km NNE of Prince Albert.

There is a picnic area, fish filleting shack, outhouse, and boat launch with dock. The lake is stocked yearly with both Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout. This is one of the more accessible trout lakes in the park, with a better boat launch then you'll usually find on one.

Sealey Lake was named after Walter Bertie Sealey in 1968 as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program run by the Sask Government.

Ruby Lake is a medium-sized (551 acre) recreational lake located 13km N of Hudson Bay. Hudson Bay Regional Park is located on the east side of the lake.

The Regional Park has a campground, ball diamonds, a boat launch, a beach, day-use areas, playgrounds, change rooms, bathrooms and a subdivision of privately owned cabins. It's a very well-maintained, nice-looking park with plenty of amenities for visitors and residents!

The campground has both electric and non-electric sites and seasonal spots are available.

Woody Lake is a small (307-acre) recreational lake in the East Block of Porcupine Hills Provincial Park. The lake is 62km SE of Hudson Bay and 150km NNE of Yorkton.

Access to the lake is from Highway 980 (gravel).

There is a boat launch on the north-east shore with outhouses and a fish filleting station. Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch can all be found in the lake.

Inflow to the lake is from a short river that flows from Elbow Lake. Another short river from Townsend Lake provides another inflow. The water level on the lake is controlled by the Woody Lake Weir which manages the outflow from Woody Lake to the Woody River.

Nesland Lake is a tiny stocked trout pond 13km ESE of the village of Shell Lake and 80km W of PA. The lake is located right off Highway 3.

There is a primitive boat launch with no dock that is suitable for small boats or paddlers.

It's popular as a fishing destination and is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Tiger Trout. Recently invasive Yellow Perch in the lake has become a problem for the stocked fish. Supposedly they shut off the aerator last winter to try and kill them off. Hopefully, there are still some trout there!

Lovering Lakes is a pair of small lakes just outside of Chamberlain. All public access and amenities are on the western lake. The lake is accessible down a gravel road off Highway 733.

The lake is very clear and is a popular diving destination. Several attractions for divers to explore are at the bottom of the lake including a dive bell, car, and row boat.

There is a recreation site with a small beach, day-use picnic areas, outhouses, and a boat launch. The rec site is a great spot to stop if you're passing by on the highway. Lots of room to stretch your legs, have a picnic, or go for a swim!

A small subdivision of cabins can be found on the south shore within the Recreation Site.

Northern Pike and Walleye can be found in the lake, with Walleye Fry stocked periodically in the lake.

Most interestingly Lovering Lake is also the first lake to be stocked with Smallmouth Bass since 1998 here in Saskatchewan. A small number of Bass were stocked in the lake in 2023. This is a really exciting development to see! Remember the limit for Smallmouth Bass is 0 in the province If you catch one please report it to: [email protected]

Pear Lake is a small, pretty, stocked trout lake located 33km NNW of the Village of Christopher Lake just before the turn-off to the National Park.

When I visited, the road was quite muddy, but the lake is only a few hundred metres from the highway. The launch is primitive and only suitable for paddlers and small boats you can carry in.

It was last stocked in 2023 with 2,000 Brook Trout Fingerlings and 2,000 Rainbow Trout Fingerlings.

Round Lake is a medium-sized (693 acre) stocked trout lake in the Bronson Forest Recreation Site.

The lake is not surprisingly, quite round! It's the roundest of the four different Round Lakes in the province.

The lake is accessible down a sand road off Highway 21.

There are no amenities or services at Round Lake. There are campgrounds nearby at both Peck Lake and Little Fishing Lake.

There is a primitive boat launch with no dock, suitable for small boats or paddlers.

The lake has been stocked every few years with trout. Mainly Splake, but occasionally Tiger Trout have been stocked.

Mistohay Lake is a medium-sized (1484 acre) recreational lake within Meadow Lake Provincial Park and 15km NE of the town of Goodsoil.

The lake is just off Highway 224 which runs along the south end of the lake. The much larger Lac des Îles is to the west and [Matheson Lake with another campground] is east along the highway.

There is a non-electric campground at the lake, with a playground, outhouses, a playground, fish-filleting shack, and a boat launch.

Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Whitefish can be found in the lake. It is occasionally stocked with Walleye.

Blackstrap Lake is a man-made reservoir located 41km SSE of Saskatoon. The lake is in the RM of Dundurn No. 314 east of Dundurn in southern Saskatchewan.

The lake is a popular recreational destination for fishing, boating, and camping. There are several communities and developments on the lake and a Provincial Park. Blackstrap Lake is also used for irrigation and as a municipal and industrial water source.

There are two communities on the western side of the lake; Thode and Shields. There are residential subdivisions at Skyview Estates.

Blackstrap Provincial Park is on the eastern side of the lake. The park has campgrounds, a boat launch, a beach and trails. A recreation area was established shortly after the lake was formed. A ski hill (now closed) was added for the 1971 Canada Winter Games. The provincial park itself was opened in 1986.

There is an important IBA (Important Bird Areas) in the Blackstrap Coulee. The IBA contains both Blackstrap and Indi Lake. 239 different species have been recorded. Both lakes are important for many different species.

History

There were two small marshy lakes (Theresa Lake and Blackstrap Lake) in the area of the current lake. The current lake formed when two dams were built in 1967. The dams are operated by the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency.

The canal that feeds Blackstrap Lake starts at Gardiner Dam on Lake Diefenbaker. From there it flows through Broderick Reservoir, and Brightwater Reservoir. Then bypasses Indi Lake and flows under Highway 11 and into Blackstrap Lake.

Baldy Lake is a tiny (61-acre) stocked lake located within Narrow Hills Provincial Park. It is just east of Stickley Lake and north of Lower Fishing Lake.

There is a small RV-accessible campground with 12 non-electric campsites. The campsite is relatively primitive with no showers or running water. Showers, a service centre, and the parks office can be found at Lower Fishing Lake.

The lake has Northern Pike and Walleye. Walleye fry have been stocked into the lake periodically.

Baldy Lake is accessible from a secondary road off the Hanson Lake Road.

York Lake is a medium-sized (775 acre) shallow recreational lake just south of Yorkton. Originally called Pebble Lake it has been used for recreational purposes since the early 1900s.

York Lake Regional Park is on the east shore of the lake. The regional park has a campground, a beach, washrooms, a 12-hole golf course, a hiking trail, ball diamonds, a boat launch, and a really incredible playground!

There are private cabins/houses within the Regional Park. Another subdivision Maple Grove Resort is also found on the eastern shore of the lake.

The lake is shallow and you won't find any game fish here, but it is suitable for boating and water sports. The lake is also a popular paddling lake with the Yorkton Canoe and Kayak Club operating here.

York Lake offers a lot to do for the whole family only a short drive from the city! Yorkton is very close and provides all services.

Rusty Lake is a small (425-acre) fishing lake in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. It's just west of Greig Lake and just east of Kimball Lake. The lake is accessible from Highway 224 (gravel).

Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch can be found in the lake. There is a primitive unmaintained boat launch, an outhouse and a few picnic-sites at the lake.

There is no campground at the lake, but several campgrounds can be found within a short distance at Grieg Lake, Kimball Lake, and Matheson Lake.

This is a nice little lake to go fishing, do some paddling, or just enjoy some peace and quiet. There are lots of other lakes and amenities nearby to explore at other lakes within the park.

McBride Lake is a medium-sized (662 acre) recreational lake in the west block of Porcupine Hills Provincial Park.

The lake is popular for fishing and boating, and I found it to be a great lake for paddling. You can paddle upstream to Eldredge Lake, or downstream along the Pepaw River. Northern Pike, Walleye and Yellow Perch can all be found in the lake.

The lake is quite narrow and runs from west to east following the course of the Pepaw River. Eldredge Lake is upstream and Pepaw Lake is downstream from McBride Lake. All of these lakes are accessible from Highway 983 (gravel).

McBride Lake Campground is a private campground at the lake. The majority of the sites are seasonal, and there is currently a waiting list for seasonal sites. There are a handful of overnight sites available. The campground also has a boat launch, fish-filleting shack, and outhouses. The owners are wonderful and do a great job taking care of the campground!

There is a subdivision of cabins at the lake that is surrounded by the provincial park but technically not part of it.

Mackie Lake is a very tiny (2-acre) stocked trout lake in Narrow Hills Provincial Park. It is only accessible down a steep sand trail from the Narrow Hills Scenic Drive. There is a pull-off to the side of the road for parking with a sign for the lake.

The view of the lake from the road is beautiful, but if you decide to walk down you'll be rewarded with a sandy beach, and a beautiful little lake for fishing, paddling, or swimming! This lake takes a bit of effort to get down to, but it's well worth it!

The lake is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout and occasionally Splake.

Smallfish Lake is a medium-sized (593 acre) fishing lake in the east block of Porcupine Hills Provincial Park.

There is a nice campground at the lake, with a boat launch, fish-filleting shack, and outhouses. The campsites are quite large and private with lots of trees. Reservations are required at the campground, and there is no cell service so plan ahead and book online or by phone before you get to the lake.

The lake is relatively shallow and has Yellow Perch and Northern Pike.

There are several other lakes in the nearby area to explore including Townsend Lake, Isbister Lake, Woody Lake, Spirit Lake, and Elbow Lake.

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 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 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 Ajawaan Lake and Grey Owl. 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. 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 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. 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'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 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!

SaskBorder has an interesting blog about winter camping at the lake.

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 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.

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.

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 and 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!

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 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 and Anglin Lake half way between Christopher and Waskesiu.

Greenwater Lake is a popular recreation destination located within the Greenwater Lake Provincial Park.

The lake is accessible from Highway 38 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 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) 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.