Jumping Lake is a freshwater lake in central Saskatchewan, situated within the Rural Municipalities of St. Louis No. 431 and Invergordon No. 430, approximately 15 km south of Birch Hills and 43 km southeast of Prince Albert. The lake covers a surface area of roughly 3,338 acres with a shoreline length of approximately 21 km, placing it in the larger category of Saskatchewan prairie lakes. It lies within the aspen parkland ecoregion, a transitional biome characteristic of central Saskatchewan.

Access for paddlers is limited to a single primitive boat launch located at approximately 52.869°N, 105.438°W. This launch accommodates canoes, kayaks, and small carry-in boats but lacks facilities for trailers or larger motorized vessels. Paddlers should be aware that as of August 2024, a user reported no functioning boat launch at the site, so conditions on the ground may be unreliable. There are no other facilities or amenities at the lake; a beach and recreational infrastructure that once existed have long since been abandoned. The former hamlet of Waitville on the eastern shore has largely disappeared as well.

The lake is not noted for scenic beauty and is described plainly as not particularly attractive visually. The surrounding landscape is typical aspen parkland terrain. The lake does serve as a notable stopover for migratory waterfowl, including geese and ducks, which means paddlers may encounter active hunting activity during waterfowl seasons — a relevant safety consideration when planning a trip.

The lake is subject to occasional winter-kill events affecting fish populations, though it is periodically stocked with walleye by provincial programs dating back to at least 1960. Northern pike are also present. These fish stocking programs and the waterfowl migration make the lake primarily a destination for anglers and hunters rather than paddlers seeking a dedicated paddling experience. Given the primitive and uncertain state of lake access, paddlers planning a visit should verify current launch conditions locally before making the trip, as infrastructure at this site has historically been minimal and subject to change.