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{{Short description|Lake in Saskatchewan, Canada}} |
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{{About|the lake|the village|Wakaw Lake, Saskatchewan}} |
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| name = Wakaw Lake |
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| image = Wakaw Lake Nelson Beach Saskatchewan 2010.jpg |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Saskatchewan |
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| location = [[RM of Hoodoo No. 401]], near [[Wakaw, Saskatchewan|Wakaw]], [[Saskatchewan]] |
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| coords = {{coord|52.6689|-105.5951|region:CA-SK_type:waterbody|display=inline,title}} |
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| outflow = [[Carrot River (Saskatchewan)|Carrot River]] |
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| basin_countries = Canada |
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| length = {{cvt|19|km}} |
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| area = {{cvt|1158.1|ha}} |
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| depth = {{cvt|538|m}} |
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| shore = {{cvt|48.8|km}} |
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| elevation = {{cvt|538|m}} |
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| cities = [[Wakaw Lake, Saskatchewan|Wakaw Lake]] |
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'''Wakaw Lake''' is a [[lake]] near [[Wakaw, Saskatchewan]], [[Canada]]. It is located within a 1-hour drive to the north-east of the city of [[Saskatoon, Saskatchewan]] (102 kilometres), and 73 kilometres to the south of the city of [[Prince Albert, Saskatchewan]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=RM of Hoodoo 2018 Community Plan|url=https://www.rmofhoodoo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2018_Community_Plan.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://www.rmofhoodoo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2018_Community_Plan.pdf|archive-date=2020-11-03|access-date=2020-11-03|website=}}</ref> It takes its name from a [[Cree language|Cree]] word meaning "crooked." |
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'''Wakaw Lake'''<ref>{{cite web |title= Wakaw Lake |url=https://toponymes.rncan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/HAUTM|website=Canadian Geographical Names Database |publisher=Government of Canada |access-date=11 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Wakaw Lake |url=https://ca.geoview.info/wakaw_lake,6175105 |publisher=Geoview.info |access-date=4 December 2023}}</ref> is a lake in the [[Rural Municipality of Hoodoo No. 401|RM of Hoodoo No. 401]] in the central part of the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]] of [[Saskatchewan]]. It is about {{convert|102|km}} north-east of [[Saskatoon]] and {{convert|73|km}} south of [[Prince Albert, Saskatchewan|Prince Albert]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Wakaw Lake Fishing Map |url=https://www.gpsnauticalcharts.com/main/ca_sk_wakaw_lake_sk-wakaw-lake-nautical-chart.html |website=GPS Nautical Charts |publisher=Bist LLC. |access-date=12 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Wakaw Lake |url=https://sasklakes.ca/wakaw-lake/ |website=Sask Lakes |publisher=Sask Lakes |access-date=20 September 2023}}</ref> It takes its name from a [[Cree language|Cree]] word meaning "crooked", referring to the curved shape of the lake. The lake is known in Cree as ''ᐚᑳᐤ ᓵᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ wâkâw sâkahikan''. Wakaw Lake is the source of the [[Carrot River (Saskatchewan)|Carrot River]], which is a {{convert|300|km|adj=on}} long river that parallels the [[South Saskatchewan River|South Saskatchewan]] and [[Saskatchewan River]]s before meeting the Saskatchewan River at [[The Pas, Manitoba]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Carrot River Valley Watershed Association |url=http://crwatershed.ca/about-us/ |website=Carrot River Valley Watershed |publisher=CRWatershed.ca |access-date=23 September 2023}}</ref> |
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There are currently about 800 cabins located on the lake, some of which are winterised and occupied year-round. Some of these cabins have permanent boat houses, but a bylaw has been issued that no more boat houses are to be built. Some cabin-owners are getting around this by rigging up temporary coveralls. |
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Communities along the lake's shore include [[Wakaw Lake, Saskatchewan|Wakaw Lake]], [[Nelson Beach, Saskatchewan|Nelson Beach]], [[Nickorick Beach]], [[Cudsaskwa Beach]], [[Balone Beach]], [[Domremy Beach]], and [[Berard Beach]]. There are currently about 800 cabins located on the lake, some of which are winterised and occupied year-round. The town of [[Wakaw]] is about {{convert|1|km}} west of the western end of Wakaw Lake.<ref>{{cite web |title=Town of Wakaw |url=https://wakaw.ca/ |website=Wakaw |publisher=Town of Wakaw |access-date=20 September 2023}}</ref> |
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The lake hosts a regional park with over 300 camp sites, a 9-hole golf course and a restaurant.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=https://www.wakawlakeregionalpark.ca/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Wakaw Lake Regional Park|language=en-US}}</ref> It is a long, narrow body of water situated in [[aspen parkland]] and home to several species of fish including [[Northern Pike]], [[Walleye]], and [[Perch]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Angler's Map of Saskatchewan|url=https://saskborder.com/fishing|access-date=2020-11-03|website=The Saskatchewan Border|language=en-CA}}</ref> While not a deep lake, it still suffices for some watersports. |
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== Wakaw Lake Regional Park == |
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In general, the bottom of the lake is muddy, shallow and covered in seaweed, but there are a few areas where a deep, rocky bottom is found. |
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'''Wakaw Lake Regional Park''' ({{Coord|52.6641|-105.6096|display=inline}}) has a campground with over 150 campsites, a 9-hole golf course, mini golf, picnic area, boat launch and refuelling station, beach, and a licensed restaurant. While not a deep lake, it still suffices for some watersports.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wakaw Lake |url=https://saskregionalparks.ca/park/wakaw-lake/ |website=Regional Parks of Saskatchewan |publisher=Saskatchewan Regional Parks |access-date=12 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Wakaw Lake Regional Park |url=https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/3003/wakaw-lake-regional-park |website=Tourism Saskatchewan |publisher=Government of Saskatchewan |access-date=12 September 2023}}</ref> |
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Wakaw Lake Golf Club is a 9-hole, par 72 course with grass greens and 6,244 total yards.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wakaw Lake Golf Club |url=https://www.golfcanada.ca/golf-facility/wakaw-lake-golf-club-en/ |website=Golf Canada |publisher=Golf Canada |access-date=23 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Wakaw Lake Regional Park Golf Course |url=https://www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/courses/28569-wakaw-lake-regional-park-golf-course |website=GolfPass |publisher=GolfPass |access-date=23 September 2023}}</ref> |
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== Fish species == |
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Fish species commonly found in Wakaw Lake include [[northern pike]], [[walleye]], and [[perch]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Angler's Map of Saskatchewan|url=https://saskborder.com/fishing|access-date=2020-11-03|website=The Saskatchewan Border|language=en-CA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Wakaw Lake |url=https://fishbrain.com/fishing-waters/_-pyOQBw/wakaw-lake |website=FishBrain |publisher=FishBrain |access-date=12 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Wakaw Lake |url=https://www.anglersatlas.com/place/112957/wakaw-lake |website=Angler's Atlas |publisher=Angler's Atlas |access-date=12 September 2023}}</ref> |
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* [[Tourism in Saskatchewan]] |
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== References == |
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*[http://www.becquet.ca/director/maps/Wakaw.htm Map showing location of Wakaw Lake] |
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[[Category:Hoodoo No. 401, Saskatchewan]] |
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[[Category:Lakes of Saskatchewan]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:38, 22 April 2024
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  Wakaw Lake Location in Saskatchewan  Wakaw Lake Wakaw Lake (Canada) | |
| Location | RM of Hoodoo No. 401, near Wakaw, Saskatchewan |
| Coordinates | 52°40′08″N 105°35′42″W / 52.6689°N 105.5951°W |
| Primary outflows | Carrot River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 19 km (12 mi) |
| Surface area | 1,158.1 ha (2,862 acres) |
| Average depth | 538 m (1,765 ft) |
| Max. depth | 11.9 m (39 ft) |
| Shore length1 | 48.8 km (30.3 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 538 m (1,765 ft) |
| Settlements | Wakaw Lake |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Wakaw Lake[1][2] is a lake in the RM of Hoodoo No. 401 in the central part of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is about 102 kilometres (63 mi) north-east of Saskatoon and 73 kilometres (45 mi) south of Prince Albert.[3][4] It takes its name from a Cree word meaning "crooked", referring to the curved shape of the lake. The lake is known in Cree as ᐚᑳᐤ ᓵᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ wâkâw sâkahikan. Wakaw Lake is the source of the Carrot River, which is a 300-kilometre (190 mi) long river that parallels the South Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Rivers before meeting the Saskatchewan River at The Pas, Manitoba.[5]
Communities along the lake's shore include Wakaw Lake, Nelson Beach, Nickorick Beach, Cudsaskwa Beach, Balone Beach, Domremy Beach, and Berard Beach. There are currently about 800 cabins located on the lake, some of which are winterised and occupied year-round. The town of Wakaw is about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) west of the western end of Wakaw Lake.[6]
Wakaw Lake Regional Park[edit]
Wakaw Lake Regional Park (52°39′51″N 105°36′35″W / 52.6641°N 105.6096°W) has a campground with over 150 campsites, a 9-hole golf course, mini golf, picnic area, boat launch and refuelling station, beach, and a licensed restaurant. While not a deep lake, it still suffices for some watersports.[7][8]
Wakaw Lake Golf Club is a 9-hole, par 72 course with grass greens and 6,244 total yards.[9][10]
Fish species[edit]
Fish species commonly found in Wakaw Lake include northern pike, walleye, and perch.[11][12][13]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Wakaw Lake". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Wakaw Lake". Geoview.info. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "Wakaw Lake Fishing Map". GPS Nautical Charts. Bist LLC. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "Wakaw Lake". Sask Lakes. Sask Lakes. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Carrot River Valley Watershed Association". Carrot River Valley Watershed. CRWatershed.ca. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Town of Wakaw". Wakaw. Town of Wakaw. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Wakaw Lake". Regional Parks of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Regional Parks. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "Wakaw Lake Regional Park". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "Wakaw Lake Golf Club". Golf Canada. Golf Canada. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Wakaw Lake Regional Park Golf Course". GolfPass. GolfPass. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Angler's Map of Saskatchewan". The Saskatchewan Border. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ^ "Wakaw Lake". FishBrain. FishBrain. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "Wakaw Lake". Angler's Atlas. Angler's Atlas. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
