Deschambault Lake (Saskatchewan)
- Ballantyne River
- Deschambault River
- McIntyre Island
- Robertson Island
- Carey Island
- Tower Island
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]
Access to Deschambault Lake and its amenities is from Highways 106 and 911.[4]
Description
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
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
Fish commonly found in Deschambault Lake include burbot, cisco, lake whitefish, longnose sucker, northern pike, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.[15]
See also
References
- ^ "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.
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