Bistcho Lake
| Bistcho Lake | ||
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| Geographical location | NW of Alberta ( Canada ) | |
| Tributaries | Petitot River | |
| Drain | Petitot River → Liard River → Mackenzie River | |
| Data | ||
| Coordinates | 59 ° 44 ′ N , 118 ° 48 ′ W | |
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| Altitude above sea level | 552 m | |
| surface | 413 km² | |
The Bistcho Lake , with an area of 413 km² one of the largest lakes in Alberta . It is located in the extreme northwest of the province at an altitude of 552 m. The total area including islands is 426 km². The Petitot River , a right tributary of the Liard River , flows through the lake.