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Winefred Lake

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Primary outflows
  
Winefred River

Max. length
  
15 km (9.3 mi)

Surface area
  
122.8 km (47.4 sq mi)

Area
  
122.8 kmĀ²

Width
  
10 km

Outflow location
  
Winefred River

Basin countries
  
Canada

Max. width
  
10 km (6.2 mi)

Surface elevation
  
594 m

Length
  
15 km

Province
  
Alberta

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Winefred Lake is a large lake in east-northern Alberta, Canada. It is located in southern Wood Buffalo, in a remote area between Cold Lake and Fort McMurray, and has a total area of 122.8 km2 (47.4 sq mi). The closest community is the hamlet of Conklin, at 70 km (43 mi).

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Map of Winefred Lake, Wood Buffalo, AB, Canada

Ecologically, the lake is set in boreal forest and muskeg environment, with frequent saline water degeneration of the groundwater flow. Winefred lake is drained through Winefred River (Alberta) into Christina River (Alberta) 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.

The 4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi) Winefred Lake Indian Reserve of the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation is established on the northern shore of the lake.

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References

Winefred Lake Wikipedia