Ball Lake
50.2907° N, 93.9997° W
Depth contours from the 1974 government survey. Not for navigation.
Download the depth map (SVG)Ball Lake, Ontario. 50.2907° N, 93.9997° W
Maximum depth 6.1 m (1974 survey). Scale bar on the map.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
borealbound.ca/lakes/on/ball-lake/, compiled October 9, 2026
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- Census boundaries and population, 2021, Statistics Canada. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada.
- Aquatic Resource Area survey points, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
- Fisheries Management Zones, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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Ball Lake is 6.1 m deep at its deepest point, shallower than 86% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario. It covers 25.4 km² and lies 12 km north of Grassy Narrows.
Government surveys have recorded 1 fish species here: yellow perch.
- Maximum depth
- 6.1 msurveyed 1974
- shallower than 86% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Area
- 25.4 km²
- larger than 98% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Shoreline
- 93.3 km
- longer than 98% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Fish species
- 1
- fewer than 100% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Elevation
- 318 m
Sun and moon today
- Civil dawn
- 6:56 a.m.
- Sunrise
- 7:28 a.m.
- Sunset
- 6:36 p.m.
- Civil dusk
- 7:09 p.m.
- Moonrise
- 6:22 a.m.
- Moonset
- 5:55 p.m.
- Moon
- Waning crescent, 1% lit
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Depth
The government depth survey from 1974 records a maximum depth of 6.1 m, drawn from 1 depth contours.
- Download the depth map (SVG)Printing this page gives the map on one sheet, with scale and sources.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
Fish
Sport fish by the share of the 1 government surveys that recorded them.
Eating your catch
The provincial guide to eating fish (2026) sets limits for 10 species from Ball Lake. Maximum meals per month:
| Species | Length | General population | Sensitive population* | Contaminant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Whitefish | 45-50 cm | 16 | 8 | Mercury |
| Northern Pike | 55-60 cm | 4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Sauger | 30-35 cm | 4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Smallmouth Bass | 35-40 cm | 4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Walleye | 40-45 cm | 4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Yellow Perch | 20-25 cm | 4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Burbot (Ling) | 60-65 cm | 4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Cisco (Lake Herring) | 30-35 cm | 16 | 4 | Mercury |
| Mooneye | 35-40 cm | 8 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| White Sucker | 40-45 cm | 12 | 4 | Mercury |
* As defined in the guide, including children and people who are or may become pregnant. Limits are for the length the guide lists most often; they change with the size of the fish. Read the official guide
Fishing regulations: Fisheries Management Zone 4. Check seasons and limits before you fish.
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