Jan Lake[1] is a community on the south-eastern shore of Jan Lake on Doupe Bay in the north-eastern part of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The community has a Canadian Coast Guard wharf,[2] provincial and private campgrounds, pubs, as well as many tourist lodges, which focus on fishing, camping, and private cabins. Access is from Highway 135[3] and Jan Lake Airport, which is located along Highway 135, near the intersection with Highway 106.[4]
Jan Lake | |
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Unincorporated community | |
 Jan Lake (bottom) | |
  Jan Lake  Jan Lake | |
| Coordinates: 54°54′00″N 102°49′02″W / 54.9001°N 102.8171°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | Division No. 18 |
| Rural Municipality | Northern Saskatchewan Administration District |
| Elevation | 331 m (1,086 ft) |
| Time zone | CST |
| Highways | Highway 135 |
| Waterways | Jan Lake |
Recreation
editThe community of Jan Lake is surrounded by Jan Lake Recreation Site (54°53′04″N 102°49′01″W / 54.8845°N 102.8169°W).[5] This 5171-acre provincial recreation site has a campground and access to four lakes, including Jan, Callaghan, Garner, and Phaneuf.[6] The campground is operated by Jan Lake Trading Post and has both electric and non-electric campsites and access to the lake for swimming, boating, and fishing. Amenities include modern washrooms / showers, laundry facilities, and a convenience store.[7]
Privately operated campgrounds, cabins, and outfitters include Jan Lake Lodge,[8] F.A.T.S. Camp,[9] and Three Lakes Camp.[10]
Game fish found in Jan Lake include walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch.[11] Fishing season is generally open from May to March.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Jan Lake". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "OC 45/2019 - Jan Lake Wharf Land Transfer from Federal Government (Minister of Environment)". Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Drive-in Fishing at Jan Lake, Tourism Saskatchewan, retrieved 27 June 2018
- ^ Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Jan Lake Recreation Site". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Jan Lake Recreation Site". Sask Lakes. SaskLakes. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Jan Lake Trading Post Ltd". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Jan Lake Lodge". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "F. A. T. S. Camp 2005 Ltd". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Three Lakes Camp". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Jan Lake". Angler's Atlas. Angler's Atlas. Retrieved 5 September 2023.