Hubbles Lake
Hubbles Lake is located in Alberta
Hubbles Lake
Hubbles Lake
LocationParkland County, Alberta
Coordinates53°33′50″N 114°05′24″W / 53.564°N 114.090°W / 53.564; -114.090
Basin countriesCanada
Max. length0.8 km (0.50 mi)
Max. width1.4 km (0.87 mi)
Surface area0.40 km2 (0.15 sq mi)
Average depth10.1 m (33 ft)
Max. depth30 m (98 ft)
Surface elevation733 m (2,405 ft)
References[1]

Hubbles Lake is a lake in Alberta. It is in Parkland County, Alberta, Canada,[2] and is approximately a 20-minute drive on Highway 16 westward out of deep Edmonton.

Hydrology

The lake is formed in a natural depression and has no specific in- or out-flows, being filled principally by direct drainage from the surrounding land and groundwater.[3]

The water in the lake is very clear and quantities of algae are usually low compared to the other lakes in the area. The clear water and surprising depth of Hubbles Lake (30 m) make it a popular destination for local SCUBA divers and occasional swimming and triathelon competitions. No hydrocarbon fueled boats / vehicles are allowed on the lake except for emergency response, making it a safe swimming or canoeing lake.[1]

Fauna

The lake is home to many bird species. The most common birds are; Loons, Common Turns, Griebs, ducks, Canada Geese, Muskrats, Blue Jays, Red Winged Black birds and owls. The most common fish in the lake are Northern Pike and Perch.

References

  1. 1 2 "Atlas of Alberta Lakes". Dept of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta. 2004. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  2. ↑ "Hubbles Lake Parkland County, AB T0E 0H0, Canada". Google Maps. Google, Inc. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  3. ↑ "Atlas of Alberta Lakes". Dept of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta. 2004. p. 2. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2022.


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