Jan Lake
Unincorporated community
Jan Lake (bottom)
Jan Lake (bottom)
Jan Lake is located in Saskatchewan
Jan Lake
Jan Lake
Jan Lake is located in Canada
Jan Lake
Jan Lake
Coordinates: 54°54′00″N 102°49′02″W / 54.9001°N 102.8171°W / 54.9001; -102.8171
CountryCanada
ProvinceSaskatchewan
Census divisionDivision No. 18
Rural MunicipalityNorthern Saskatchewan Administration District
Elevation
331 m (1,086 ft)
Time zoneCST
HighwaysHighway 135
WaterwaysJan Lake

Jan Lake[1] is a community on the south-eastern shore of Jan Lake on Doupe Bay in the north-eastern part of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The community has a Canadian Coast Guard wharf,[2] provincial and private campgrounds, pubs, as well as many tourist lodges, which focus on fishing, camping, and private cabins. Access is from Highway 135[3] and Jan Lake Airport, which is located along Highway 135, near the intersection with Highway 106.[4]

Recreation

The community of Jan Lake is surrounded by Jan Lake Recreation Site (54°53′04″N 102°49′01″W / 54.8845°N 102.8169°W / 54.8845; -102.8169).[5] This 5171-acre provincial recreation site has a campground and access to four lakes, including Jan, Callaghan, Garner, and Phaneuf.[6] The campground is operated by Jan Lake Trading Post and has both electric and non-electric campsites and access to the lake for swimming, boating, and fishing. Amenities include modern washrooms / showers, laundry facilities, and a convenience store.[7]

Privately operated campgrounds, cabins, and outfitters include Jan Lake Lodge,[8] F.A.T.S. Camp,[9] and Three Lakes Camp.[10]

Game fish found in Jan Lake include walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch.[11] Fishing season is generally open from May to March.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Jan Lake". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "OC 45/2019 - Jan Lake Wharf Land Transfer from Federal Government (Minister of Environment)". Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  3. ↑ Drive-in Fishing at Jan Lake, Tourism Saskatchewan, retrieved 27 June 2018
  4. ↑ Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
  5. ↑ "Jan Lake Recreation Site". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  6. ↑ "Jan Lake Recreation Site". Sask Lakes. SaskLakes. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "Jan Lake Trading Post Ltd". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "Jan Lake Lodge". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  9. ↑ "F. A. T. S. Camp 2005 Ltd". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Three Lakes Camp". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  11. ↑ "Jan Lake". Angler's Atlas. Angler's Atlas. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
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