Anglin Lake is a reservoir of approximately 3,334 acres situated in the boreal forest ecozone of central Saskatchewan, about 70 kilometres north of Prince Albert. The lake is a man-made body of water in the Spruce River watershed, created through a series of dams built in the early 1900s, with the current dam completed in 1960. The western portion of the lake falls within Prince Albert National Park, while the remainder lies within Great Blue Heron Provincial Park, established in 2013. The primary access route is Saskatchewan Highway 953, which branches off Highway 2 approximately 60 kilometres north of Prince Albert.

The lake's geography is one of its defining characteristics for paddlers: rather than a single open expanse, it is divided into several connected sections, including the main body (East Anglin Lake) and Jacobsen Bay to the west, linked by a narrow channel. The community of Anglin Lake, consisting of fewer than 100 lakefront cabins, sits along the east side of this narrowing. This segmented layout makes for varied paddling with distinct areas to explore. Much of the lake is shallow, with aquatic vegetation throughout except in the old river channel, which runs deeper. Paddlers heading toward the Prince Albert National Park portion should be aware that both a provincial and a federal fishing licence are required to fish those waters.

Three boat launches and multiple campgrounds serve the lake, including Anderson Point Campground, which has a public beach, dock, fish filleting station, and outhouses. The Saskatoon Canoe Club has used Anglin Lake for flatwater kayak skills development weekends, reflecting its suitability for paddlers of varying experience levels. A popular route involves putting in at the bridge and paddling to Anderson Point, while another option is a roughly two-kilometre paddle toward the Spruce River and into the national park section. Canoeski.com describes the Spruce River approach as an easy-going trip through wildlife habitat and valley scenery.

The lake supports a notable loon population and offers nature viewing opportunities consistent with the surrounding boreal forest. Campgrounds are open seasonally from May to September. Fishing for northern pike and walleye is common on the lake.