Bark Lake
44.9325° N, 78.4678° W
Depth contours from the 1970 government survey. Not for navigation.
Download the depth map (SVG)Bark Lake, Ontario. 44.9325° N, 78.4678° W
Maximum depth 12.2 m (1970 survey). Scale bar on the map.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
borealbound.ca/lakes/on/bark-lake-near-minden/, 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.
- Bathymetry lines and survey index, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
- City page weather forecasts and alerts, Environment and Climate Change Canada. Contains data from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC Data Servers End-use Licence).
- Air Quality Health Index observations and forecasts, Environment and Climate Change Canada. Contains data from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC Data Servers End-use Licence).
- Guide to Eating Ontario Fish: Advisory Database, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Bark Lake is 12.2 m deep at its deepest point, shallower than 65% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario. It covers 1.59 km² and lies 7 km west of Gooderham.
Government surveys have recorded 6 fish species here, including smallmouth bass, walleye and yellow perch.
- Maximum depth
- 12.2 msurveyed 1970
- shallower than 65% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Area
- 1.59 km²
- larger than 77% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Shoreline
- 8.7 km
- longer than 70% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Fish species
- 6
- more than 57% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Elevation
- 346 m
Today on the water
12.3 °C
Observed at Haliburton, as of 11:00 a.m. EDT
choppy Estimated waves, next 12 hours: up to 0.3 m. Around 12 p.m., wind from the northwest: the northwest shore is sheltered, waves build toward the southeast shore.
| Time | 12 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 6 p.m. | 9 p.m. | 12 a.m. | 3 a.m. | 6 a.m. | 9 a.m. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind km/h | NW 30 | NW 30 | NW 15 | var. 5 | var. 5 | var. 5 | var. 5 | SE 10 |
| Gusts km/h | 50 | 50 | ||||||
| Waves (est.) m | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||||
| Temp. °C | 10 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Precip. % | 40 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Today: A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers early this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 13. UV index 4 or moderate.
Weather: Haliburton (local forecast), as of 11:03 a.m. EDT
Sun and moon
- Civil dawn
- 6:52 a.m.
- Sunrise
- 7:21 a.m.
- Sunset
- 6:39 p.m.
- Civil dusk
- 7:08 p.m.
- Moonrise
- 6:13 a.m.
- Moonset
- 5:57 p.m.
- Moon
- Waning crescent, 1% lit
Air Quality Health Index
1 low risk
Dorset, as of 10:00 a.m. EDT
Depth
33% of Bark Lake is shallower than 3 m, and 47% is deeper than 5 m.
How to read it: the lake’s area is sorted from the shore to the deepest point. Where the curve is flat, large areas share one depth (flats and weed beds); where it drops, depth changes quickly (drop-offs).
The government depth survey from 1970 records a maximum depth of 12.2 m, drawn from 5 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 7 government surveys (2011–2011) that recorded them.
Forage fish and other species (3)
Forage fish
- Blacknose Shiner 1
- Golden Shiner 1
Other
- White Sucker 6
Numbers are the surveys that recorded each species.
Eating your catch
The provincial guide to eating fish (2026) sets limits for 3 species from Bark Lake. Maximum meals per month:
| Species | Length | General population | Sensitive population* | Contaminant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Bass | 35-40 cm | 8 | 4 | Mercury |
| Walleye | 40-45 cm | 8 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| White Sucker | 40-45 cm | 16 | 16 | Precautionary |
* 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 15. Check seasons and limits before you fish.