| Sturgeon Lake | |
| Pushpin Map: | Saskatchewan#Canada |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Saskatchewan |
| Location: | RM of Shellbrook No. 493 / Sturgeon Lake Indian reserve, Saskatchewan |
| Coords: | 53.4217°N -106.0059°W |
| Inflow: | Sturgeon River |
| Outflow: | Sturgeon River |
| Basin Countries: | Canada |
Sturgeon Lake[1] is lake in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is a small, narrow body of water situated in the transition zone between the aspen parkland and boreal forest biomes. It is located along the course of Sturgeon River, which has its headwaters in Prince Albert National Park and the Waskesiu Hills. The Sturgeon River is a tributary of the North Saskatchewan River. A small dam at the eastern end of the lake helps regulate water levels.[2]
Sturgeon Lake is about north-west of the city of Prince Albert. The lake is surrounded by the Sturgeon Lake 101 Indian reserve and the RM of Shellbrook No. 493. Access to Sturgeon Lake is from Highways 788 and 693.[3]
Sturgeon Lake Regional Park [4] is a regional park on the northern shore of Sturgeon Lake. Founded in 1965, the park offers camping, boating, swimming, and picnicking. The campground has 55 campsites, potable water, washrooms and showers, and electrical hook-ups. The park also has a store, restaurant, and canoe / kayak rentals.[5] [6] The park was awarded the Saskatchewan Regional Park of the Year in 2014.
Fish commonly found in the lake include northern pike, yellow perch, and walleye.[7] [8]