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Smoke Lake
Smoke Lake is located in Alberta
Smoke Lake
Smoke Lake
Location in Alberta
Location Municipal District of Greenview No. 16, Alberta
Coordinates 54°21′50″N 116°56′09″W / 54.36389°N 116.93583°W / 54.36389; -116.93583
Basin countries Canada
Max. length 4 km (2.5 mi)
Max. width 4.4 km (2.7 mi)
Surface area 5.59 km2 (2.16 sq mi)
Average depth 5.1 m (17 ft)
Max. depth 8.3 m (27 ft)
Surface elevation 835 m (2,740 ft)

Smoke Lake is a beautiful lake located in the northwest part of Alberta, Canada. It's found within the Municipal District of Greenview No. 16. This lake is about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) southwest of a town called Fox Creek, and it's not far from Highway 43. It's a great spot for outdoor fun and enjoying nature.

Discover Smoke Lake Provincial Recreation Area

The Smoke Lake Provincial Recreation Area is a special park right on the northeast side of Smoke Lake. It's a popular place for families and friends to visit and enjoy the outdoors.

Camping Adventures at Smoke Lake

If you love camping, this recreation area has a great campground. It's run by the Town of Fox Creek. There are 47 campsites where you can set up your tent or park your RV. There's also a day-use area if you just want to visit for a few hours. The camping season usually starts on May 24th and closes on October 1st.

Fun Activities at Smoke Lake

Smoke Lake offers many exciting activities for everyone. You can go canoeing or kayaking on the calm water. In winter, when the snow falls, you can enjoy cross-country skiing. Fishing is popular here, both in summer and for ice fishing in winter. If you like speed, you can go power boating or water-skiing. Snowmobiling is also an option, but you'll need to go off-site for that. And of course, on a warm day, you can go swimming in the lake!

What Fish Live in Smoke Lake?

Smoke Lake is home to many different kinds of fish. If you enjoy fishing, you might catch some of these species:

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