Peck Lake (Saskatchewan)
| Peck Lake (Saskatchewan) | |
|---|---|
  Peck Lake (Saskatchewan) | |
 Peck Lake (July, 2018) | |
| Location | Loon Lake No. 561, Saskatchewan |
| Coordinates | 53°52′53″N 109°34′50″W / 53.88139°N 109.58056°WCoordinates: 53°52′53″N 109°34′50″W / 53.88139°N 109.58056°W |
| Primary outflows | that drains into the North Saskatchewan River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 4.52 km (2.81 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.78 km (1.73 mi) |
| Max. depth | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft)[1] |
Peck Lake (/ˌpɛkˈleɪk/; French: lac Peck), a lake in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, is located in the Provincial Recreation Site in the Rural Municipality of Loon Lake No. 561, 27.0 km (16.8 mi) east of the Alberta border.
Geography[]
Known for its bright turquoise-coloured water, unlike most other lakes in the region, Peck Lake is a popular spot for beachgoers, fishermen, and boaters, alike. According to Saskatchewan Fish Management, Peck Lake reaches a depth of 46 ft (14 m).[2] Water flows southward across the lake, entering Peck Lake from and exiting into . The southeast shore of the lake is subdivided into 50 lots, 45 of which have a permanent structure.
Fishing[]
Peck Lake contains 7 species of fish, including Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Burbot, Lake Whitefish, White Sucker, and Spottail Shiner.[3]
Camping[]
Peck Lake has one government-run campground, split into two sections: the beachfront campsites and the "overflow" forested campsites. Facilities include washrooms, a picnic shelter, fish-filleting table, sewage dump, and a swingset. The beachfront campground is situated directly next to the boat launch, providing easy access for launching watercraft. Each campsite has a picnic table, firepit, electrical plug, and free access to drinking water and firewood.[4]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Padbury, G.A.; Acton, Donald F.; Stushnoff, Colette T. (1998). Ecoregions of Saskatchewan. Regina: Canadian Plains Research Center: University of Regina. p. 93. ISBN 9780889770973.
- ^ "Peck Lake Depth Chart 1974" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-06-07.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Fish Species of Saskatchewan" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- ^ "Tourism Saskatchewan". Retrieved 2020-06-07.
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- Lakes of Saskatchewan
- Loon Lake No. 561, Saskatchewan