Matthew Siemens
Hi, I'm Matthew!
I'm a self-employed (aka fun-employed) software developer living in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. I'm passionate about the outdoors and enjoy hiking, kayaking, biking, gardening, swimming, and camping.
My wife and I have a small cabin just north of Prince Albert, and there aren't many days throughout the year where I'm not swimming, paddling, skiing, or enjoying one of our amazing lakes.
You can contact me directly at [email protected].
Other places to find me:Recent Activity
Replied to comment on Dauk Lake
January 20, 2025Hi Alan, Thanks for the comment! I was that information on this lake but I've added it now. You'll see the geomemorial info with a link to the virtual war memorial on the lake page now.
Uploaded photos of Kristi Lake
January 20, 2025Uploaded photos of Kristi Lake
January 18, 2025Uploaded photos of Cameron Lake
January 18, 2025Uploaded photos of Chante Lake
January 18, 2025Uploaded photos of Sapphire Lake
January 17, 2025Uploaded photos of Diamond Lake
January 17, 2025Uploaded photos of Pearl Lake
January 17, 2025Uploaded photos of Little Pearl Lake
January 17, 2025Uploaded photos of Upper Fishing Lake
January 17, 2025Uploaded photos of Beaver Lake
January 17, 2025Uploaded photos of Bay lake
January 17, 2025Uploaded photos of Kristi Lake
January 15, 2025Uploaded photos of Kristi Lake
January 8, 2025Visited Shady Lake
January 6, 2025I paddled into Shady Lake from Amiskowan Lake. Water was getting low, but the creek was still passable. Didn't make it all the way to Beartrap Lake but I plan on doing that next summer!
Visited Echo Lake
December 28, 2024B Say Tah boat launch has a nasty ice heave. Pasqua has trucks and shacks all over. Steep launch is 17”. *Reported on FB*
Visited Kristi Lake
December 19, 2024I've spent countless hours cross-country skiing on or around this lake. It's also a great spot for a hike or some bird watching!
Uploaded photos of Deschambault Lake
December 15, 2024Uploaded photos of Lake Diefenbaker
December 15, 2024Replied to comment on Rhona Lake
December 15, 2024I’ve seen reference to it being 35ft deep!
Uploaded photos of Lac la Ronge
December 13, 2024Uploaded photos of Potato Lake
December 13, 2024Uploaded photos of Echo Lake
December 13, 2024Uploaded photos of Lac la Pêche
December 13, 2024Uploaded photos of Tulabi Lake
December 13, 2024Lakes Visited
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
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 26 photos of Blackstrap Lake |
| RM: | Dundurn No. 314 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Shields, Resort Village of Thode |
| Parks: | Blackstrap Provincial Park |
| Location: | 51.794701962656, -106.42223139094 |
| Shore Length: | 40km |
| Surface Area: | 2992 acres |
| Max Width: | 0.8–1.2 km (0.50–0.75 mi) |
| Max Length: | 14.4 km (8.9 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 9.39 m (30.8 ft) |
| Inflows: | Earthen aqueduct from Lake Diefenbaker |
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 sno
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Photos: | 24 photos of Candle Lake |
| RM: | Paddockwood No. 520 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Candle Lake |
| Parks: | Candle Lake Provincial Park, Waskateena Beach Recreation Site |
| Location: | 53.822669397618, -105.29727226295 |
| Shore Length: | 73km |
| Surface Area: | 32616 acres |
| Max Depth: | 16.8 m (55 ft) |
| Inflows: | Fisher Creek, Clearsand Creek, Hanin Creek |
| Outflows: | Torch River |
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 Villa
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Photos: | 27 photos of Christopher Lake |
| RM: | The District of Lakeland No. 521 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Christopher Lake, Bell's Beach, Clearsand Beach |
| Parks: | Great Blue Heron Provincial Park, Christopher Lake Nature Area |
| Location: | 53.566265824554, -105.82591024771 |
| Shore Length: | 18km |
| Surface Area: | 1643 acres |
| Max Length: | 14.61 km (9.08 mi) |
| Max Depth: | 10.1 m (33 ft) |
| Inflows: | Christopher Lake diversion |
| Outflows: | Christopher Creek |
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,
| Fishing Zone: | Central Zone |
| Photos: | 35 photos of Emma Lake |
| RM: | The District of Lakeland No. 521 |
| Communities: | Sunnyside Beach, Guise Beach, Neis Beach, Emma Lake (Unincorporated), Okema Beach |
| Parks: | Fairy Island Wildlife Refuge, Emma Lake (Murray Point) Recreation Site, Great Blue Heron Provincial Park |
| Location: | 53.60438082944, -105.92050530467 |
| Shore Length: | 67km |
| Surface Area: | 4364 acres |
| Max Depth: | 10.1 m (33 ft) |
| Inflows: | Montreal Creek, Emma Lake Diversion |
| Outflows: | Christopher Lake diversion |
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 re
| Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
| Photos: | 38 photos of Fishing Lake |
| RM: | Sasman No. 336, Foam Lake No. 276 |
| Communities: | Resort Village of Leslie Beach, Resort Village of Chorney Beach, Hamlet of North Shore Fishing Lake, Hamlet of Ottman - Murray Beach |
| Parks: | Fishing Lake Wildlife Refuge, Fishing Lake Regional Park (Leslie Beach) |
| Location: | 51.836640063468, -103.55045285949 |
| Shore Length: | 55km |
| Surface Area: | 7583 acres |
| Max Depth: | 17.99 m (59.0 ft) |
| Outflows: | None |