Makwa Lake

Makwa Lake is divided into two main bodies – one to the east and one to the west. Originally the sections were considered separate lakes with the western part being called Loon Lake. They are separated by a shallow, marshy strait near where Ministikwan Creek enters the lake. The communities of Pine Cove and Loon Lake, Makwa River, and Makwa Lake Provincial Park are on the eastern side while Steele Narrows Provincial Park and Sanderson Bay are on the western side. Sanderson Bay is also referred to as Upper and Lower Tullibee Lake. Upper Makwa Lake is a narrow lake between the two main bodies of Makwa Lake and north of Jumbo Lake that drains into Sanderson Bay. Jumbo Lake flows into the eastern body of Makwa Lake via the smaller Little Jumbo Lake. While several small creeks flow into Makwa Lake, Ministikwan Creek is the primary inflow. It begins from the west at Ministikwan Lake. == Parks and recreation ==

Makwa Lake Provincial Park was created in 1986 and is located on the north-eastern shore of Makwa Lake and around the neighbouring Little Jumbo and Jumbo Lakes. The main entrance to the park is at the south-east corner of Makwa Lake and about west of the village of Loon Lake. Steele Narrows Provincial Park is a small park located at Steele Narrows, which is the entrance to Sanderson Bay. The park is the site of the Battle of Loon Lake, which was not only the last battle of the North-West Rebellion but also the last battle fought on Canadian soil. The site is a National Historic Site of Canada and there are commemorative plaques, a picnic area, and a boat launch. Both provincial parks are accessed from Highway 699. == Fish species ==

Fish commonly found in the lake include northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch. == See also ==