Sturgeon Lake (Saskatchewan)

Sturgeon Lake
Sturgeon Lake
Location in Saskatchewan
Sturgeon Lake
Sturgeon Lake (Canada)
LocationRM of Shellbrook No. 493 / Sturgeon Lake Indian reserve, Saskatchewan
Coordinates53°25′18″N 106°00′21″W / 53.4217°N 106.0059°W / 53.4217; -106.0059
Primary inflowsSturgeon River
Primary outflowsSturgeon River
Basin countriesCanada
Surface area542 ha (1,340 acres)
Max. depth17.98 m (59.0 ft)
Shore length139 km (24 mi)
Surface elevation458 m (1,503 ft)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Sturgeon Lake is a 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.

Sturgeon Lake is about 48 kilometres (30 mi) 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.