Lac la Ronge
Lac la Ronge is a glacial lake in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is the fifth largest lake in the province and is approximately 250 kilometres (160 mi) north of Prince Albert, on the edge of the Canadian Shield. La Ronge, Air Ronge, and the Lac La Ronge First Nation are on the western shore. The lake is a popular vacation spot. Recreational activities include fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking, and camping.
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| Location | Northern Saskatchewan Administration District |
| Coordinates | 55°10′N 105°00′W |
| Type | Glacial lake |
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| Primary outflows | Rapid River |
| Catchment area | 10,000 km2 (3,900 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 1,413 km2 (546 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 14.6 m (48 ft) |
| Max. depth | 42.1 m (138 ft) |
| Water volume | 17.6 km3 (14,300,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Shore length1 | 1,015 km (631 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Islands | 1,305 |
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| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
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