Jackfish Lake (Alberta)
| Jackfish Lake(slough) | |
|---|---|
| Location | Parkland County, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 53°29′02″N 114°15′05″W / 53.48389°N 114.25139°WCoordinates: 53°29′02″N 114°15′05″W / 53.48389°N 114.25139°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 3.6 km (2.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.9 km (1.8 mi) |
| Surface area | 2.39 km2 (0.92 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 3.4 m (11 ft) |
| Max. depth | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 731 m (2,398 ft) |
| References | Jackfish Lake |
Jackfish Lake is a lake in Parkland County, Alberta.
The lake is named after the Northern Pike found in the lake, often locally called a Jackfish. The lake also contains Walleye and Yellow perch
There is a park on the south shore of the lake which has facilities for camping.[1]
It is located about 60 kilometers west of the city of Edmonton and 25 km west of the town of Stony Plain.
References
- ↑ "Jackfish Lake Provincial Recreation Area". Alberta Parks. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
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