It is the canoeist's responsibility to proceed with caution and alertness, using discretion and good judgment at all times. The information in this booklet is intended to be of general assistance only and the Government of Saskatchewan assumes no responsibility for its use. Canoeists are reminded that they travel at their own risk at all times. The lake also receives the drainage from the Chipman, Porcupine and Cree Rivers.
Black Lake is connected at two points by a road from the settlement of Stony Rapids.
The road forks at its southern end, reaching Black Lake settlement with the western fork, and two outfitter's camps are located at the outlet of the lake with the other fork. Stony Rapids is a small settlement of approximately 300 persons, located on the Fond du Lac River between Lake Athabasca and Black Lake. The settlement is regularly serviced by Highline Airways Inc. from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and by A-Frame Contracting barge from Ft. Stony Rapids provides float plane facilities, a landing strip, R.C.M.P. post, Saskatchewan Parks and Renewable Resources office, Nursing Station, Hotel, a trucking service and Hudson's Bay Company Store. Upon arrival at Stony Rapids, the canoeing party, supplies and canoes can be trucked to Black Lake.