Map of Fourth Depot Lake with depth contours

Fourth Depot Lake

44.5915° N, 76.7891° W

Depth contours from the government survey. Not for navigation.

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Fourth Depot Lake is 3 m deep at its deepest point, shallower than 96% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario. It covers 0.4 km² and lies 4.7 km southeast of Wagarville.

Government surveys have recorded 11 fish species here, including yellow perch, northern pike and rock bass.

Maximum depth
3 m
shallower than 96% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario
Area
0.4 km²
smaller than 57% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
Shoreline
5.3 km
longer than 51% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
Fish species
11
more than 77% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
Elevation
166 m

Today on the water

10.2 °C

Mainly ClearWind WSW 13 km/h

Observed at Sydenham, as of 3:00 a.m. EDT

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

Hourly forecast, next 24 hours
Time4 a.m.7 a.m.10 a.m.1 p.m.4 p.m.7 p.m.10 p.m.1 a.m.
Wind km/hW 15W 15W 15NW 30NW 30NW 15var. 5var. 5
Gusts km/h5050
Waves (est.) m0.10.10.10.20.2
Temp. °C561013151272
Precip. %20404040202000

Tonight: Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this evening. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this evening. Low plus 5.

Weather: Sydenham (local forecast), as of 3:02 a.m. EDT

Sun and moon

Civil dawn
6:45 a.m.
Sunrise
7:14 a.m.
Sunset
6:33 p.m.
Civil dusk
7:02 p.m.
Moonrise
6:06 a.m.
Moonset
5:51 p.m.
Moon
Waning crescent, 1% lit

Air Quality Health Index

2 low risk

Kingston, as of 3:00 a.m. EDT

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.

Depth

The government depth survey records a maximum depth of 3 m, drawn from 2 depth contours.

Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.

Fish

Sport fish by the share of the 12 government surveys (2010–2010) that recorded them.

  • Yellow Perch8 of 12
  • Northern Pike7 of 12
  • Rock Bass6 of 12
  • Pumpkinseed5 of 12
  • Smallmouth Bass2 of 12
  • Walleye2 of 12
  • Bluegill1 of 12
  • Largemouth Bass1 of 12
Forage fish and other species (3)

Forage fish

  • Golden Shiner 1

Other

  • Brown Bullhead 6
  • White Sucker 5

Numbers are the surveys that recorded each species.

Eating your catch

The provincial guide to eating fish (2026) sets limits for 1 species from Fourth Depot Lake. Maximum meals per month:

SpeciesLengthGeneral populationSensitive population*Contaminant
Northern Pike50-55 cm8Do 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 18. Check seasons and limits before you fish.