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Jackfish Lake (Saskatchewan)

Coordinates: 53°08′34″N 108°29′27″W / 53.14278°N 108.49083°W / 53.14278; -108.49083
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Jackfish Lake
Dusk at Jackfish Lake
Jackfish Lake is located in Saskatchewan
Jackfish Lake
Jackfish Lake
Location in Saskatchewan
Jackfish Lake is located in Canada
Jackfish Lake
Jackfish Lake
Jackfish Lake (Canada)
LocationRM of Meota No. 468,  Saskatchewan
Coordinates53°08′34″N 108°29′27″W / 53.14278°N 108.49083°W / 53.14278; -108.49083
Primary inflowsJackfish Creek
Primary outflowsJackfish River
Catchment areaNorth Saskatchewan River
Basin countries Canada
Surface area7,212.6 ha (17,823 acres)
Average depth2.4 m (7 ft 10 in)
Max. depth7.1 m (23 ft)
Surface elevation642 m (2,106 ft)
Settlements

Jackfish Lake[1] is a large body of shallow water in central Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located about 48 kilometres (30 mi) south of the village of Edam on Highway 26. Communities on or near the lake shore include Meota, Metinota, Cochin, and Aquadeo. The lake is accessed from Highways 4, 26, 697, 674, 769, and 204.

Jackfish River, located at the lake's southern end, is the primary outflow. It exits the lake at the southern end and flows south into the North Saskatchewan River. Charette Creek, Jackfish Creek, and a short stream from Murry Lake at Cochin are the primary inflows.[2]

Parks and recreation

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The lake is surrounded by several beaches, with three campgrounds, over 300 campsites and several hiking trails at The Battlefords Provincial Park.[3] Meota Regional Park is located at the southern end of the lake beside the village of Meota.[4]

Fishing

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Fish commonly found in the lake include perch, walleye, pike, burbot, and whitefish.[5]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jackfish Lake". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Jackfish Lake Fishing Map | Nautical Charts App".
  3. ^ "Saskatchewan Provincial Parks - Tourism Saskatchewan". Tourismsaskatchewan.com. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Meota".
  5. ^ "Angler's Atlas".
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