Lake of the Prairies

See the Lake in all its natural beauty

The Lake of the Prairies is a beautiful lake. With colorful hills surrounding the lake, some of the best fishing in Manitoba mixed with water awaiting to be swam in, taking a self-guided lake tour is a great way to experience this awe-inspiring locale.

Renting the houseboat is a great way to get out onto the water for small- and medium-sized groups. There is plenty of room inside as well as on top of the houseboat. There is a barbeque available as well as other facilities to make this a special occasion.

Prairie Houseboat operates on Lake of the Prairies which a man-made lake which crosses the provincial border into Saskatchewan.  Lake of the Prairies was the result of the construction of the Shellmouth Dam, built in 1968 to control flooding upstream on the Assiniboine River. It fills a 67 km (42 mile) stretch of the Assiniboine River valley. Electrical campsites and fishing are available. You can also trek along the self-guiding Ancient Valley trail or enjoy the designated swimming area. The Trans Canada Trail follows the valley. Asessippi Ski Area and Winter Park is located just east of the lake.

One of the premier walleye sport fisheries in North America, Lake of the Prairies, measuring 67 km (42 miles) from end to end, is a man-made lake, the result of the construction of the Shellmouth Dam on the Assiniboine River. The annual catch of walleye from this lake has been as much as five times the provincial   average. You can also expect good perch and pike fishing here. Tackle and bait shops are plentiful. Ice fishing is popular here during the winter months.

Shellmouth Dam was built in 1968 to control flooding along the Assiniboine River. The dam measures 21 m (69 feet) in height and 1,218 m (3/4 mile) in length. Lake of the Prairies, which resulted from the construction of the dam, is 67 km (42 miles) long, and straddles the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border. The first 6 km (4 miles) of the lake is Asessippi Provincial Park's central feature.