Lac la Plonge
| Lac la Plonge | ||
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| Geographical location | Saskatchewan ( Canada ) | |
| Drain | Rivière la Plonge → Beaver River | |
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| Coordinates | 55 ° 8 ′ N , 107 ° 20 ′ W | |
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| Altitude above sea level | 450 m | |
| surface | 257 km² | |
The Lac la Plonge is a lake in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan .
The lake is located in the catchment area of the Beaver River . The Lac la Plonge is drained by the short river Rivière la Plonge, which flows to the west . The lake has an area of 257 km². The Lac la Plonge is of glacial origin and lies in the area of the boreal forest belt not far from the Canadian shield .
The Saskatchewan Highway 165 leads on the northwestern shore. There is also a leisure resort there.
The lake is a popular destination for anglers. In winter it is used for ice fishing . The species of fish caught in Lac la Plonge include American char and pike .