Emma Lake (Saskatchewan)

Emma Lake is a recreational lake in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is located near the southern limit of the boreal forest, about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Prince Albert. The lake is within the District of Lakeland No. 521 and east of Prince Albert National Park. There are several small communities and recreational opportunities around Emma Lake and much of the northern half is within Great Blue Heron Provincial Park. Access to the lakes is from Highways 953, 952, and 263.

Emma Lake
Emma Lake
Emma Lake
Location in Saskatchewan
Emma Lake
Emma Lake (Canada)
LocationLakeland No. 521, Saskatchewan
Coordinates53°36′35″N 105°54′50″W
TypeLake
Primary inflowsMontreal Creek, Emma Lake Diversion
Primary outflowsChristopher Lake diversion
Catchment area161 km2 (62 sq mi)
Basin countriesCanada
Surface area1,874 ha (4,630 acres)
Max. depth10.1 m (33 ft)
Shore length166.9 km (41.6 mi)
Surface elevation516 m (1,693 ft)
Islands
  • Fairy Island
  • Cattle Island
SettlementsEmma Lake
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.
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