Chain Lakes, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North Chain Lake |
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 North Chain Lake
Location in Alberta
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| Location | Ponoka County, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52°36′44.28″N 113°27′50.74″W / 52.6123000°N 113.4640944°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Primary inflows | Parlby Creek |
| Primary outflows | Parlby Creek |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Middle Chain Lake | |
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Middle Chain Lake
Location in Alberta
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| Location | Ponoka County, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52°35′1.15″N 113°26′29.01″W / 52.5836528°N 113.4413917°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Primary inflows | Parlby Creek |
| Primary outflows | Parlby Creek |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Magee Lake | |
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Magee Lake
Location in Alberta
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| Location | Lacombe County, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52°33′39.08″N 113°23′5.07″W / 52.5608556°N 113.3847417°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Primary inflows | Parlby Creek |
| Primary outflows | Parlby Creek |
| Basin countries | Canada |
The Chain Lakes are a group of three lakes located in Alberta, Canada. They are found north of Clive. These lakes are special because they are all connected by a single stream called Parlby Creek. This creek flows into and out of each lake.
If you like fishing, you'll be interested to know that the main fish caught here is the Northern Pike. Sometimes, people also catch Yellow Perch. The lakes are located across two different areas: Ponoka County, Alberta and Lacombe County, Alberta. They are southeast of Ponoka and northwest of Lacombe. Parlby Creek, which links all the lakes, eventually flows into other lakes like Spotted Lake and Buffalo Lake. It's part of the Red Deer River basin.
North Chain Lake
North Chain Lake is the first lake in the series, located furthest to the north. You can find it in Ponoka County, Alberta. Parlby Creek flows into this lake from the north. It also flows out of the lake from its southern tip.
This lake is the smallest and narrowest of the three Chain Lakes. Its narrowest part is right in the middle. There's a small recreation area on the eastern shore. This area is maintained by Ponoka County and is a good spot to access the lake.
Middle Chain Lake
Middle Chain Lake is located right in the middle of the three lakes. It sits between North Chain Lake and Magee Lake. This lake is also found in Ponoka County, Alberta.
Parlby Creek flows out of North Chain Lake and then into the north side of Middle Chain Lake. This lake is the longest of the three Chain Lakes. On the western shore, you can visit Chain Lakes Park. This park is maintained by Ponoka County and offers a great way to enjoy the lake.
Magee Lake (South Chain Lake)
Magee Lake is the last lake in the series, located furthest to the south. It is sometimes called South Chain Lake. This is the only lake in the group that is located in Lacombe County, Alberta.
Parlby Creek flows out of Middle Chain Lake and then into the north side of Magee Lake. This lake is the widest of the three Chain Lakes. It is also located near the Magee Lake Natural Area. On the western side of the lake, there is a small recreation area. This area is maintained by Lacombe County and provides access to the lake.
