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| Winagami Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Big Lakes / Smoky River No. 130, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 55°38′44″N 116°46′12″W / 55.64556°N 116.77°WCoordinates: 55°38′44″N 116°46′12″W / 55.64556°N 116.77°W |
| Lake type | Hyper-eutrophic |
| Primary outflows | South Heart River |
| Catchment area | 221 km2 (85 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 14 km (8.7 mi) |
| Max. width | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Average depth | 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Max. depth | 4.7 m (15 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 621 m (2,037 ft) |
| Settlements | Kathleeen |
| References | [1] |
Winagami Lake is a large and shallow lake in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located in the Municipal District of Big Lakes and Municipal District of Smoky River areas, north-east of the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 679. It lies in the hydrographic basin of the Athabasca River.
The lake contains Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch and Northern Pike.
The lake is controlled by means of a weir, and has a mean depth of 1.7 meters (5.6 ft), with a maximum depth of 4.7 meters (15 ft).[1]
Winagami Lake Provincial Park is located on the western, southern and eastern shores of the lake.
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