Winefred Lake

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lake_name = Winefred Lake
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location = Alberta
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basin_countries = Canada
length = km to mi|15|abbr=yes
width = km to mi|10|abbr=yes
area = km2 to mi2|122.8|abbr=yes
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elevation = m to ft|594|abbr=yes
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Winefred Lake is a large lake in east-northern Alberta, Canada. It is located in a remote area between Cold Lake and Fort McMurray, and has a total area of km2 to mi2|122.8|abbr=yes. The closest community is the hamlet of Conklin, at km to mi|70|abbr=yes.

Ecologically, the lake is set in boreal forest and muskeg environment, with frequent saline water degeneration of the groundwater flow. [Alberta Geological Survey. [http://www.ags.gov.ab.ca/publications/ABSTRACTS/ESR_1974_02.html Hydrogeology of the Waterways-Winefred Lake Area] ] Winefred lake is drained through "Winefred River" into "Christina River" and then in Clearwater River to the Athabasca River.

Winefred Lake is known for fishing, having produced trophy size Northern Pike and Walleye. Hunting is also done around the lake, with moose and deer hunting, as well as trapping. [ [http://www.winefredlake.com/ Winefred Lake] ]

The km2 to mi2|4.53|abbr=yes Winefred Lake Indian Reserve of the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation is established on the norther shore of the lake.

ee also

*Lakes of Alberta

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