About Kinoosao
Kinoosao is a cree word that means "Fish." It is a small welcoming community in Northern Saskatchewan. Kinoosao has over 15 dwellings, a school, a church, a locally owned Co-op store, fish plant and a locally owned fishing lodge, The Grand Slam Lodge.
It is one of the communities that is on the edge of Reindeer Lake, the second largest lake in Saskatchewan. Reindeer Lake is 200 miles long and 40 miles wide with over a thousand islands. Kinoosao was established in 1952 for commercial fishing. The fisheries that the community provides creates a huge economic impact for many communities including itself.
There are a couple of ways to get into the community. A road from Lynn Lake is 99km long and is a windy and narrow road. Seasonally, it is accessible by boat on the lake during the summer from Southend, Saskatchewan or Brochet, Manitoba. Alternatively, in the winter it is accessible by snowmobile or truck when the lake is frozen.
