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Deschambault Lake (Saskatchewan)

Coordinates: 54°47′N 103°25′W / 54.783°N 103.417°W / 54.783; -103.417
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Deschambault Lake
Deschambault Lake is located in Saskatchewan
Deschambault Lake
Deschambault Lake
Location in Saskatchewan
Deschambault Lake is located in Canada
Deschambault Lake
Deschambault Lake
Deschambault Lake (Canada)
LocationNorthern Saskatchewan Administration District
Coordinates54°47′N 103°25′W / 54.783°N 103.417°W / 54.783; -103.417
Part ofSaskatchewan River drainage basin
Primary inflows
River sourcesCub Hills
Primary outflowsChannel to Pelican Lake
Catchment area7,356 km2 (2,840 sq mi)
Basin countriesCanada
Surface area542 km2 (209 sq mi)
Average depth6.2 m (20 ft)
Max. depth22.4 m (73 ft)
Water volume3,350,000 dam3 (2,720,000 acre⋅ft)
Residence time4.7 years
Shore length1680 km (420 mi)
Surface elevation324 m (1,063 ft)
FrozenOctober to May
Islands
  • McIntyre Island
  • Robertson Island
  • Carey Island
  • Tower Island
SettlementsDeschambault Lake
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Deschambault Lake[2] /dəˈʃæmb/ is a freshwater lake in the north-eastern region of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The identically-named community of Deschambault Lake resides on its shore. There are also four Indian reserves on the lake — Kimosom Pwatinahk 203, Mistik Reserve, Pisiwiminiwatim 207, and Muskwaminiwatim 225 — and a provincial recreation site.[3]

Access to Deschambault Lake and its amenities is from Highways 106 and 911.[4]

Description

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Deschambault Lake is a large lake divided into two sections by the Deschambault Channel.[5] The western section is known as Ballantyne Bay. While several rivers flow into the lake, Deschambault and Ballantyne Rivers are the primary inflows. Other significant rivers include Puskwakan River[6] and Palf Creek.[7] Deschambault River begins at Wapawekka Lake and drains the nearby Wapawekka Hills. Ballantyne River begins at Big Sandy Lake and drains the Cub Hills.[8] Deschambault Lake and its catchment are part of the Sturgeon-Weir River drainage basin. The Sturgeon-Weir River is a tributary of the Saskatchewan River.[9]

Parks and recreation

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The provincial Deschambault Lake (South East Arm) Recreation Site (54°42′22″N 103°14′05″W / 54.7062°N 103.2346°W / 54.7062; -103.2346)[10] is situated on the Southeast Arm of Deschambault Lake. It is leased by Northern Lights Lodge, which also has a facility at the neighbouring Limestone Lake. Northern Lights Lodge is a fishing lodge with a campground, cabins, and access to the lake for fishing. There is also a dock and boats for rent.[11]

Deschambault Lake Resort is on the eastern shore of Ballantyne Bay. The resort has a motel, cabins, and a campground. There is access to the lake for fishing, boating, and swimming.[12]

The Puskwakau River enters Deschambault Lake at the south end of Ballantyne Bay. Puskwakau River Recreation Site (54°30′37″N 103°31′40″W / 54.5104°N 103.5278°W / 54.5104; -103.5278)[13] is just upstream from the river's mouth where Highway 106 crosses it. The park has a small campground and access to the river for fishing.[14]

Fish species

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Fish commonly found in Deschambault Lake include burbot, cisco, lake whitefish, longnose sucker, northern pike, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.[15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "World Lake Database (Deschambault Lake)". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Deschambault Lake". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Deschambault Lake (South East Arm) Recreation Site, Saskatchewan Map". Geodata.us. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Deschambault Lake community". Peter Ballantyne. 31 March 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Deschambault Channel". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Puskwakau River". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Palf Creek". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Cub Hills, Saskatchewan, Canada". mindat. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  9. ^ "Deschambault Lake Fishing Map". GPS Nautical Charts. Bist LLC. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  10. ^ "Deschambault Lake (South East Arm) Recreation Site". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  11. ^ "Northern Lights Lodge". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Deschambault Lake Resort". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Puskwakau River Recreation Site". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Puskwakau River Recreation Site". BRMB Maps. Mussio Ventures Ltd. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  15. ^ Siemens, Matthew. "Deschambault Lake". SaskLakes. Retrieved 16 April 2024.