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Taylor Lake (Saskatchewan)

Coordinates: 56°03′30″N 108°42′17″W / 56.0583°N 108.7046°W / 56.0583; -108.7046
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Taylor Lake
Taylor Lake is located in Saskatchewan
Taylor Lake
Taylor Lake
Location in Saskatchewan
Taylor Lake is located in Canada
Taylor Lake
Taylor Lake
Taylor Lake (Canada)
LocationNorthern Saskatchewan Administration District
Coordinates56°03′30″N 108°42′17″W / 56.0583°N 108.7046°W / 56.0583; -108.7046
Basin countriesCanada
Surface area317 ha (780 acres)
Shore length112 km (7.5 mi)
SettlementsNone
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Taylor Lake[1] is a lake in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The lake is in boreal forest surrounded by spruce and pine trees and muskeg.[2] Taylor Lake is adjacent to Peter Pond Lake, about 28 kilometres (17 mi) north of Buffalo Narrows.[3]

The northern part of Taylor Lake cuts through the Clearwater River Dene Band 223 Indian reserve and at the southern end of the lake is a provincial recreation site. Access is from Highway 155. Northern pike and walleye are fish commonly found in the lake.[4]

Taylor Lake Recreation Site

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Taylor Lake Recreation Site (56°02′38″N 108°40′15″W / 56.0438°N 108.6709°W / 56.0438; -108.6709)[5] is a leased provincial campground with 13 free rustic campsites at the southern end of Taylor Lake. There is also a picnic area, pit toilets, a boat launch, and a beach.[6][7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Taylor Lake". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Ecoregions of Saskatchewan". usask. University of Saskatchewan. 30 May 2008. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Taylor Lake Recreation Site". BRMB Maps. 2024 Mussio Ventures Ltd. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Taylor Lake". Sask Lakes. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Taylor Lake Recreation Site". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  6. ^ Lemna, Sam (3 January 2023). "Where to Camp for Free in Saskatchewan". RV Direct Insurance. RV Direct Insurance Ltd. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Taylor Lake Campground". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 17 March 2024.