Cold Lake (Alberta) facts for kids
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Kinosoo Beach on the edge of Cold Lake.
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 Cold Lake
Location in Alberta
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| Location | Bonnyville No. 87, Alberta / Beaver River No. 622, Saskatchewan |
| Coordinates | 54°33′N 110°03′W / 54.550°N 110.050°W |
| Type | Mesotrophic |
| Primary inflows | Martineau River, Medley River |
| Primary outflows | Cold River (Saskatchewan) |
| Catchment area | 6,140 km2 (2,371 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 373 km2 (144 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 49.9 m (163.7 ft) |
| Max. depth | 99.1 m (325.1 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Islands | Murray Island |
| Settlements | City of Cold Lake |
Cold Lake is a very large lake in Canada. It sits right on the border between Alberta and Saskatchewan. This makes it a special place shared by two provinces!
Cold Lake covers a huge area of about 373 km2 (144 sq mi). It is also one of the deepest lakes in Alberta. At its deepest point, it goes down almost 99.1 m (325 ft). That's like stacking 20 school buses on top of each other!
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About Cold Lake
Cold Lake is home to many different kinds of life. About 24 types of fish live here. It's a very popular spot for ice fishing in the winter. The lake is also a major stop for many birds. These birds are migrating, meaning they fly long distances. Cold Lake is also home to one of the biggest groups of warbler birds in Alberta.
Where is Cold Lake?
Most of Cold Lake, about 248 km2 (96 sq mi), is in Alberta. The city of Cold Lake is right on its shore.
Around the lake, you'll find protected natural areas. These include the Cold Lake Provincial Park in Alberta. In Saskatchewan, there is the Meadow Lake Provincial Park. These parks help keep the lake and its surroundings safe.
Some parts of the western and southern shores are home to the Cold Lake First Nations. These are special areas called Cold Lake 149 A and B indian reserves.
Rivers and Water Flow
Water flows into Cold Lake from the Martineau River. This river starts at Primrose Lake. From Cold Lake, water flows out through the Cold River (Saskatchewan). This river then joins the Waterhen River (Saskatchewan). The Waterhen River is a big part of the Beaver River system.
Fish You Can Find
Many kinds of fish live in Cold Lake. Some of the fish species include:
- Walleye
- Sauger
- Yellow perch
- Northern pike
- Lake trout
- Lake whitefish
- Cisco
- Burbot
- White sucker
- Longnose sucker
If you want to fish here, you're in luck! Both Alberta and Saskatchewan fishing licenses work on the entire lake. This means you can fish anywhere on Cold Lake with just one license.
Images for kids
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Cold Lake viewed from Meadow Lake Provincial Park, Saskatchewan.
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Major rivers of western Canada
