Map of Black Lake

Black Lake

49.5411° N, 94.0798° W

Shoreline and neighbouring water from open government data.

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Black Lake covers 3.38 km², making it larger than 88% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario. It lies 13 km north of Sioux Narrows.

Government surveys have recorded 11 fish species here, including northern pike, walleye and cisco.

Area
3.38 km²
larger than 88% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
Shoreline
21.1 km
longer than 88% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
Fish species
11
more than 77% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
Elevation
338 m

Today on the water

6.6 °C

Partly CloudyWind S 10 km/h

Observed at Sioux Narrows, as of 5:00 a.m. CDT

choppy Estimated waves, next 12 hours: up to 0.2 m. Around 4 p.m., wind from the southeast: the southeast shore is sheltered, waves build toward the northwest shore.

Hourly forecast, next 24 hours
Time6 a.m.9 a.m.12 p.m.3 p.m.6 p.m.9 p.m.12 a.m.3 a.m.
Wind km/hS 10S 10S 15E 10SE 20SE 20SE 20SE 20
Gusts km/h40404040
Waves (est.) m0.10.10.10.10.2
Temp. °C89121516151211
Precip. %2020204010101010

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of rain this afternoon. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this afternoon. High 16. UV index 2 or low.

Weather: Sioux Narrows (local forecast), as of 5:04 a.m. CDT

Sun and moon

Civil dawn
6:56 a.m.
Sunrise
7:28 a.m.
Sunset
6:37 p.m.
Civil dusk
7:09 p.m.
Moonrise
6:22 a.m.
Moonset
5:56 p.m.
Moon
Waning crescent, 1% lit

Data Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada. Local times.

How waves are estimated

Significant wave height from the forecast hourly wind and the open-water distance (fetch) upwind, using the SMB method (US Army Corps of Engineers Shore Protection Manual, 1984), rounded up to the next 0.1 m. It is not a measurement: gusts, leftover swell and shoals can make water rougher. Under 0.2 m: calm; 0.2–0.5 m: choppy; over 0.5 m: rough.

Fish

Sport fish by the share of the 21 government surveys (2010–2010) that recorded them.

  • Northern Pike13 of 21
  • Walleye13 of 21
  • Cisco9 of 21
  • Yellow Perch7 of 21
  • Rock Bass3 of 21
  • Smallmouth Bass2 of 21
  • Pumpkinseed1 of 21
Forage fish and other species (4)

Forage fish

  • Spottail Shiner 4
  • Trout-Perch 3
  • Blacknose 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 2 species from Black Lake. Maximum meals per month:

SpeciesLengthGeneral populationSensitive population*Contaminant
Northern Pike55-60 cm4Do not eatMercury
Walleye40-45 cm4Do not eatMercury

* 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 5. Check seasons and limits before you fish.

Water

Total phosphorus (µg/L)

Getting on the water

2 listed boat launches; 2 with parking listed. marks launches on the map.

Northeast shore

Southeast shore