| Puntchesakut Lake Provincial Park | |
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Quesnel |
| Coordinates | 52°59′01″N122°56′25″W / 52.98361°N 122.94028°W |
| Area | 0.38 km2 (0.15 sq mi) |
| Established | July 26, 1980 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
Puntchesakut Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is approximately 16.7m deep and has trout as the main fish source.
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Coordinates: 52°59′00″N122°56′00″W / 52.98333°N 122.93333°W
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