lake
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in north-western
Alberta
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,
Canada
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. It has a total area of and a maximum depth of . It is located in the hydrographic basin of the
Little Smoky River
The Little Smoky River is a tributary of the Smoky River in west-central Alberta, Canada.
Course
The river originates in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, west of Grande Cache and flows in a north-east direction throughout the foothills. ...
at an elevation of 685 m, 20 km west of the town of Valleyview, along Highway 43.
Young's Point Provincial Park
Young's Point Provincial Park is a provincial park located in northwestern Alberta, Canada.
It is located on the north shore of Sturgeon Lake, 23 km west of Valleyview, a short distance from Highway 43.
Nature
The park was established on ...
First Nations
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reserve
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of the Sturgeon Lake
Cree
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Nation is established on the southern shore. The
hamlet
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of Sturgeon Heights is located at the western tip of the lake.
Just near Williamson Provincial Park is th Sturgeon Lake Campground Sturgeon Lake Campground is a co-operative effort between M. Isley Enterprises Inc. and the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. It has been recently revitalized with all new washroom facilities, 50 power and water sites, 54 non-serviced sites, a group campsite, a brand new store and a playground for the kids. The campground is also the site of a giant teepee with beautiful artwork emblazoned on its sides. It is also the site of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Pow Wow Arbour. The arbour is where the ceremonial dances of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation are performed.
The waters of the lake are drained into the
Little Smoky River
The Little Smoky River is a tributary of the Smoky River in west-central Alberta, Canada.
Course
The river originates in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, west of Grande Cache and flows in a north-east direction throughout the foothills. ...
through the long Sturgeon Creek.
Despite the name, the lake doesn't host any
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is the common name for the 27 species of fish belonging to the family Acipenseridae. The earliest sturgeon fossils date to the Late Cretaceous
The Late Cretaceous (100.5–66 Ma) is the younger of two epochs into which the Cretace ...
fish.
Recreation
Sturgeon lake offers a variety of recreations opportunities. A variety of fish are available consisting of Pickerel (Walleye), Jackfish (Northern Pike), Perch, Burbot (Lingcod), White suckers & White-fish.
Boat launch sites are located on both south and north shores, as are campgrounds and day use areas.