Waskesiu Lake

Waskesiu Lake is a beautiful lake located in the Prince Albert National Park in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is the largest and most popular lake in the park, with a surface area of 36.4 square kilometres and a maximum depth of 60 meters. The lake offers a variety of activities for visitors, such as swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, and camping. There are also several attractions around the lake, such as the Waskesiu Heritage Museum, the Waskesiu Golf Course, and the Grey Owl Cabin. Waskesiu Lake is a great destination for anyone who loves nature and outdoor recreation.

There are 2 parks near Waskesiu Lake. Prince Albert National Park and Parc national du Canada de Prince Albert.

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Things to do at Waskesiu Lake

Waskesiu Lake is a popular recreation destination with fishing, camping, boating, golfing, swimming, hiking, and much more available!

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Fishing

Waskesiu Lake is a popular fishing destination. Cisco, Northern Pike, Perch and Walleye are found in the lake.

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Camping

Camping is a popular activity at Waskesiu Lake.

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Swimming

Swimming is a popular activity at Waskesiu Lake.

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About Waskesiu Lake

The lake was officially named on 1929-03-05. The name Waskesiu Lake is of Cree origin.

Bays on Waskesiu Lake

There are 1 bays on Waskesiu Lake.

  • South Bay (Surface Area: 885 acres)

Islands on Waskesiu Lake

There are 1 islands on Waskesiu Lake.

  • King Island (Surface Area: 7 acres)

Activities at Waskesiu Lake

Fishing at Waskesiu Lake

Waskesiu Lake is in the central fishing zone.

Available Species

Cisco, Northern Pike, Perch and Walleye can be found in Waskesiu Lake. Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.

Additional Restrictions:

  • Fishing not allowed from docks at Narrows and Waskesiu Marina. Fishing closed within 500m of the outlet of Mud Creek. Fishing closed within 500m of the outlet of Kingsmere River.

These are the restrictions that apply to Waskesiu Lake. Full list of fishing restrictions for central zone.

Fishing Season

Fishing season on Waskesiu Lake is open from May 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024.

Fishing Limits for Waskesiu Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Waskesiu Lake. All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.
Species Limit
Northern Pike Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm
Perch Limit 25
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm

Camping at Waskesiu Lake

Camping is a popular activity at Waskesiu Lake.

Golfing at Waskesiu Lake

Hiking at Waskesiu Lake


Attractions at Waskesiu Lake

Prince Albert National Park

Prince Albert National Park is located at Waskesiu Lake.

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Parc national du Canada de Prince Albert

Parc national du Canada de Prince Albert is located at Waskesiu Lake.

Waskesiu Golf Course

Golf Course

Phone: (306) 663-5300

Website: http://www.waskesiugolf.com/

Located at: 53.9198923,-106.0980663

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Beaver Glen Campground

Narrows Campground

Red Deer Campground

Beaver Glen Beach

South Bay Beach

Beach

Phone: (306) 663-4522

Website: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/activ04.aspx

Located at: 53.8993319,-106.1587429

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Trippes Beach

Beach

Phone: (306) 663-4522

Website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/experiences/plages-beaches

Located at: 53.90845270000001,-106.183666

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Waskesiu Main Beach

Beach

Phone: (306) 663-4522

Website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/experiences/activ04

Located at: 53.9242224,-106.0834771

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Birch Bay Beach

Beach

Phone: (306) 663-4522

Website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/sk/princealbert

Located at: 53.9785534,-106.1628628

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Point View Beach

Beach

Phone: (888) 773-8888

Website: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/sk/princealbert/visit/visit03.aspx

Located at: 53.9555097,-106.0991238

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Paignton Beach

Beach

Phone: (306) 663-4522

Website: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/activ04.aspx

Located at: 53.9588252,-106.2361193

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Narrows Beach

Beach

Phone: (306) 663-4522

Website: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/sk/princealbert/activ/activ04.aspx

Located at: 53.9791274,-106.2894737

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Mud Creek Trail

Trail

Phone: (306) 663-4522

Located at: 53.8996916,-106.1569387

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Waskesiu Boat Launch

Boat Launch

Located at: 53.9523989,-106.0901546

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Narrows Boat Launch

Boat Launch

Phone: (306) 663-1999

Website: http://waskesiumarina.com/

Located at: 53.979752,-106.2896213

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Waskesiu Lake Marina

Marina

Phone: (306) 663-1999

Website: https://www.waskesiumarina.com/

Located at: 53.95259840000001,-106.0904139

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Details

Fishing Zone: Central Zone
Parks: Prince Albert National Park, Parc national du Canada de Prince Albert
Location: 53.96111333716853, -106.23097132989392
Shore Length: 78km
Surface Area: 17,369 acres
Max Depth: 19 m (62 ft)
Inflows: Kingsmere River
Outflows: Waskesiu River
Communities: Waskesiu Lake

Nearby lakes

Hanging Heart Lake 5.1km
Amiskowan Lake 7.9km
Shady Lake 10.8km
Beartrap Lake 12.8km
Dog Lake 14.2km

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