Buffalo Pound Lake is a sprawling prairie lake located approximately 28 kilometres north of Moose Jaw in southern Saskatchewan, Canada. Formed from glacial melt roughly 10,000 years ago, this eutrophic lake sits along the Qu'Appelle River system and covers a surface area of 7,093 acres with approximately 76 kilometres of shoreline. The lake is relatively shallow, with a maximum depth of just 5.6 metres (18 feet), making it a classic fertile prairie fishery. The Qu'Appelle River serves as both the primary inflow and outflow, connecting Buffalo Pound to one of the most biologically diverse aquatic systems in Saskatchewan — one that contains approximately 75% of the province's fish species. The lake is also a critical drinking water source for roughly 25% of Saskatchewan's population, including the cities of Regina and Moose Jaw, which adds an important dimension to how the lake is managed. Buffalo Pound Provincial Park occupies the southern portion of the lake and is accessible via Highways 202 and 301, while Highway 2 crosses the lake itself via a causeway — a unique feature that gives anglers a bird's-eye view of the water from the road. The park encompasses 866 hectares of predominantly native grassland habitat, providing a scenic and ecologically rich backdrop for fishing trips.