Sturgeon_Lake_(Saskatchewan)

Sturgeon Lake (Saskatchewan)

Sturgeon Lake (Saskatchewan)

Lake in Saskatchewan, Canada

Sturgeon Lake[1] is lake in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is a small, narrow body of water situated in the transition zone between the aspen parkland and boreal forest biomes. It is located along the course of Sturgeon River, which has its headwaters in Prince Albert National Park and the Waskesiu Hills. The Sturgeon River is a tributary of the North Saskatchewan River. A small dam at the eastern end of the lake helps regulate water levels.[2]

Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...

Sturgeon Lake is about 48 kilometres (30 mi) north-west of the city of Prince Albert. The lake is surrounded by the Sturgeon Lake 101 Indian reserve and the RM of Shellbrook No. 493. Access to Sturgeon Lake is from Highways 788 and 693.[3]

Sturgeon Lake Regional Park

Sturgeon Lake Regional Park (53.4221°N 106.1541°W / 53.4221; -106.1541)[4] is a regional park on the northern shore of Sturgeon Lake. Founded in 1965, the park offers camping, boating, swimming, and picnicking. The campground has 55 campsites, potable water, washrooms and showers, and electrical hook-ups. The park also has a store, restaurant, and canoe / kayak rentals.[5][6] The park was awarded the Saskatchewan Regional Park of the Year in 2014.

Fish species

Fish commonly found in the lake include northern pike, yellow perch, and walleye.[7][8]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Sturgeon Lake". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Sturgeon Lake Fishing Map | Nautical Charts App".
  3. [3]
    "Sturgeon Lake Map, 51-1-W3, Saskatchewan, Topography".
  4. [4]
    "Sturgeon Lake Regional Park". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
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    "Sturgeon Lake".
  6. [6]
    "Sturgeon Lake Regional Park | Tourism Saskatchewan".
  7. [7]
    "Angler's Atlas".
  8. [8]
    "Fishing in Sturgeon Lake".
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