Crooked Lake (Saskatchewan)

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Crooked Lake
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Crooked Lake
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Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake (Canada)
LocationFlag of Saskatchewan.svg  Saskatchewan
Group Fishing Lakes
Coordinates 50°36′18″N102°44′13″W / 50.605°N 102.737°W / 50.605; -102.737
Type Reservoir
Primary inflows Qu'Appelle River
Primary outflows Qu'Appelle River
Basin  countriesFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Surface area1,644.8 ha (4,064 acres)
Max. depth15 m (49 ft)
Water volume119,000 dam3 (96,000 acre⋅ft)
Shore length135.91 km (22.31 mi)
Surface elevation448 m (1,470 ft)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Crooked Lake [1] is a recreational lake located in the south-eastern region of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is part of a chain of lakes in the Qu'Appelle Valley and, like many of the other lakes in the valley, there's a dam at the eastern end that controls water levels. [2]

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The majority of the southern and western shores of the lake are undeveloped and part of First Nation Indian reserves. Most of the development is along the northern and eastern shores and includes cabins, resorts, campgrounds, beaches, and several communities, including Moose Bay, Sunset Beach, Exner's Twin Bays, Melville Beach, and Grenfell Beach. Access to the lake and most of its amenities is from Highway 247. [3]

Recreation

Crooked Lake offers a variety of activities during both the summer and the winter. During the summer, there is fishing from both boats and docks, various water sports, camping, picnicking, swimming, and hiking. The Trans Canada Trail runs through the valley and along the lake's northern shore. The winter has ice fishing and snowmobiling.

Crooked Lake Provincial Park

Along the north-eastern shore of the lake is Crooked Lake Provincial Park. The park has campgrounds, a swimming area, a boat launch, and a playground. The Trans Canada Trail makes its way through this scenic area. [4]

Cedar Cove

Cedar Cove is found along the eastern side of the lake with beach access for swimming and boating. There are 80 full-service campsites with washroom facilities, including showers, and a convenience store. There is also a large boat storage yard and provisions for docks and boat lifts. [5]

Coyote Gulch Campgrounds

Coyote Gulch is a seasonal campground located along the north-eastern side of Crooked Lake. The park has 56 full service RV trailer sites, a boat dock, playground, fire pits, showers, bathrooms, and laundry facilities. [6]

Sunset Beach

Located at the eastern end of the lake is Sunset Beach. Run by the Criddle family since 1920, it encompasses 22 campsites, a full service convenience store, and a small arcade. There is also a beach and swim area which contains a playground, a boat launch, and beach volleyball courts. Every Sunday from June to September, local farmers bring fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, and baked goods to sell at the flea market. [7]

Last Oak Golf and Country Club

On Cowessess First Nation land is Last Oak Golf and Country Club, an 18-hole golf course, equipped with a pro shop, restaurant, and lounge. The course is a par 72 with 6558 total yards. [8]

Crooked Lake Dam

Crooked Lake Dam ( 50°35′15″N102°39′54″W / 50.5875°N 102.6650°W / 50.5875; -102.6650 ) was built in 1941 to help regulate lake water levels. The dam is located at the eastern end of the lake on the Cowessess 73 Indian reserve. It is a nine-bay concrete and timber dam that is 3.5 metres (11 ft) high and has a reservoir capacity of 119,000 dam3 (96,000 acre⋅ft). [9] After flooding settlements were reached with the federal government and the local First Nations for previous flooding issues, it was announced in 2015 that the dam will get a $6 to $8 million upgrade. As recently as 2011 and 2014, lake water levels over-topped the dam. [10]

Fish species

Fish species commonly found in the lake include northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch. [11] [12]

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