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Jumping Lake
Lake location in Saskatchewan, Canada
Lake location in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jumping Lake
Location in Saskatchewan
Location Invergordon No. 430, Saskatchewan
Coordinates 52°51′N 105°27′W / 52.850°N 105.450°W / 52.850; -105.450
Basin countries Canada

Jumping Lake is a small, freshwater lake located in Saskatchewan, Canada. You can find it just south of a place called Birch Hills, Saskatchewan. This lake is a popular spot for people who enjoy fishing and hunting for migratory birds like geese and ducks.

Discovering Jumping Lake

Jumping Lake is known for being a stopping point for many birds that travel long distances. It's also home to a type of fish called walleye. Sometimes, these fish face a challenge called winterkill, which happens when the lake's oxygen levels get too low during the winter.

A Look Back in Time

Years ago, in the middle of the 1900s, Jumping Lake was a busy place. It had a beach and other fun facilities where local people would go to relax and play. However, these spots are no longer used today. There was even a small village named Waitville, Saskatchewan right on the eastern side of the lake, but most of it has now disappeared.

The Surrounding Nature

The area around Jumping Lake is a great example of what's called the aspen parkland biome. This means you'll see a mix of open grasslands and groves of aspen trees. It's a unique natural environment that supports many different plants and animals.

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