Namekus Lake
Namekus Lake is a medium-sized (2,132 acre) recreational and fishing lake located within Prince Albert National Park on the scenic highway (#263). It is 15km S of Waskesiu and about 100km driving from Prince Albert.
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 lakefront picnic! It's an awesome day trip from Prince Albert and a smaller lake to spend time on if Waskesiu Lake is rough.
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.
From Namekus Lake it is possible to paddle through Trappers Creek to Trappers Lake and eventually to Anglin Lake. Read more on the Eb's Source for Adventure Blog.
This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.
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| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Favourited: | 4 times |
| Photos: | 15 photos of Namekus Lake |
| RM: | The District of Lakeland No. 521 |
| Parks: | Prince Albert National Park |
| Location: | 53.827223360767, -106.02792694858 |
| Shore Length: | 11km |
| Surface Area: | 2132 acres |
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Directions to Namekus Lake
Accessible from Highway 263. There is a short section of gravel to the lake.
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Prince Albert National Park
Prince Albert National Park is located at Namekus Lake.
Phone: 306-663-4522
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert
Fishing at Namekus Lake
Namekus Lake is in the central fishing zone but since this lake is in the National Park different fishing limits and license requirements apply.
Fishing season on Namekus Lake is open from The Saturday before Victoria Day to September 30.
Fishing Limits for Namekus Lake within Prince Albert National Park
| Species | Limit |
| All Game Fish in Aggregate | Limit 5 |
| Northern Pike | Limit 3 |
| Walleye | Limit 2 |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 5 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
Disclaimer
Although I try my best to provide correct and updated information for the lakes in the National Park, all information on this site is provided to use at your own risk. Please reference PANP website for more information.
Boating at Namekus Lake
The following restrictions apply to the lake
- Starting April 15, 2025 watercraft require an AIS Centification Permit before entering park waters.
- Motors are not allowed on this lake.
- Personal watercraft such as Jet Ski, WaveRunner, or Sea-Doo are not permitted on park waters.
- All watercraft must conform to federal small vessel and pleasure craft regulations.
Learn more about boating in the National Park.
There is 1 boat launch/marina at Namekus Lake.
Camping at Namekus Lake
There is a non-reservable campsite at the lake.
There is 1 campground at Namekus Lake.
Beaches at Namekus Lake
There is 1 beach at Namekus Lake.
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Namekus Lake Campground
This campground is located on the shore of Namekus Lake and is accessible by a gravel road off of the Scenic Highway (#263).
There is no potable water supply available at the lake. The nearest source is the Beaver Glen Campground in Waskesiu, or the sani dump/fill station 3 km south of Sandy Lake.
The campground is self-registration and all campsites are "first come first served". There is room for tents and camping units up to 24ft.
Campground features:
- 14 back-in, unserviced, non-reservable sites.
- 6 unserviced, non-reservable walk-in tenting sites.
- Pit toilets
- Firewood (permit must be purchased at self-registration kiosk)
- Fish cleaning station
Each campsite has:
- Picnic table
- Fire-pit
- Raised, gravel camping area
Check in time: 2:00pm.
Checkout time: 11:00 am.
Website:
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/camping/avantpays-frontcountry/namekus
Namekus Lake Beach
A long sandy beach with bathrooms, picnic areas, and campfire spots.
Launch Site
There is no boat launch at the lake, but there is access to hand launch a watercraft near the parking lot.
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