Deschambault Lake[2] /dəˈʃæmboʊ/ 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]
| Deschambault Lake | |
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  Deschambault Lake Location in Saskatchewan  Deschambault Lake Deschambault Lake (Canada) | |
| Location | Northern Saskatchewan Administration District |
| Coordinates | 54°47′N 103°25′W / 54.783°N 103.417°W |
| Part of | Saskatchewan River drainage basin |
| Primary inflows |
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| Primary outflows | Channel to Pelican Lake |
| Catchment area | 7,356 km2 (2,840 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 542 km2 (209 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 6.2 m (20 ft) |
| Max. depth | 22.4 m (73 ft) |
| Water volume | 3,350,000 dam3 (2,720,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Residence time | 4.7 years |
| Shore length1 | 680 km (420 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 324 m (1,063 ft) |
| Frozen | October to May |
| Islands |
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| Settlements | Deschambault Lake |
| References | [1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Access to Deschambault Lake and its amenities is from Highways 106 and 911.[4]
Description
editDeschambault 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
editThe provincial Deschambault Lake (South East Arm) Recreation Site (54°42′22″N 103°14′05″W / 54.7062°N 103.2346°W)[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)[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
editFish commonly found in Deschambault Lake include burbot, cisco, lake whitefish, longnose sucker, northern pike, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.[15]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "World Lake Database (Deschambault Lake)". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
- ^ "Deschambault Lake". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Deschambault Lake (South East Arm) Recreation Site, Saskatchewan Map". Geodata.us. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Deschambault Lake community". Peter Ballantyne. 31 March 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Deschambault Channel". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Puskwakau River". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Palf Creek". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Cub Hills, Saskatchewan, Canada". mindat. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ "Deschambault Lake Fishing Map". GPS Nautical Charts. Bist LLC. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ "Deschambault Lake (South East Arm) Recreation Site". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Northern Lights Lodge". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Deschambault Lake Resort". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Puskwakau River Recreation Site". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Puskwakau River Recreation Site". BRMB Maps. Mussio Ventures Ltd. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ Siemens, Matthew. "Deschambault Lake". SaskLakes. Retrieved 16 April 2024.