Lac la Biche (Alberta)
Lac La Biche (/ˌlæk lə ˈbɪʃ/ LAK lə BISH) is a large lake in north-central Alberta, Canada. It is located along the Northern Woods and Water Route, 95 km east of Athabasca. Lac La Biche has a total area of 236 km2 (91 sq mi), including 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi) islands area.
| Lac La Biche | |
|---|---|
Lac La Biche in Alberta | |
Lac La Biche | |
| Location | Lac La Biche County, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 54°51′23″N 112°03′32″W |
| Primary inflows | Owl River |
| Primary outflows | La Biche River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 20.7 km (12.9 mi) |
| Max. width | 29.3 km (18.2 mi) |
| Surface area | 234 km2 (90 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 8.4 m (28 ft) |
| Max. depth | 21.3 m (70 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 544 m (1,785 ft) |
| Settlements | Lac La Biche, Plamondon, Barnegat, Owl River |
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