Gull Lake
47.2248° N, 83.6343° W
Depth contours from the 1973 government survey. Not for navigation.
Download the depth map (SVG)Gull Lake, Ontario. 47.2248° N, 83.6343° W
Maximum depth 18.3 m (1973 survey). Scale bar on the map.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
borealbound.ca/lakes/on/gull-lake-near-chapleau/, compiled October 9, 2026
- Canadian Geographical Names Database, Natural Resources Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
- HydroLAKES v1.0, Messager et al. 2016 / WWF HydroSHEDS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
- 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.
- Lake Partner Program, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. 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.
- Guide to Eating Ontario Fish: Advisory Database, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Gull Lake is 18.3 m deep at its deepest point, deeper than 54% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario. It covers 2.45 km² and lies 29 km south of Pineal Lake.
Government surveys have recorded 10 fish species here, including walleye, lake trout and brook trout.
- Maximum depth
- 18.3 msurveyed 1973
- deeper than 54% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Area
- 2.45 km²
- larger than 84% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Shoreline
- 30.9 km
- longer than 93% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Fish species
- 10
- more than 77% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Elevation
- 472 m
Sun and moon today
- Civil dawn
- 7:13 a.m.
- Sunrise
- 7:44 a.m.
- Sunset
- 6:58 p.m.
- Civil dusk
- 7:28 p.m.
- Moonrise
- 6:36 a.m.
- Moonset
- 6:16 p.m.
- Moon
- Waning crescent, 1% lit
Depth
The government depth survey from 1973 records a maximum depth of 18.3 m, drawn from 12 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 33 government surveys (2008–2013) that recorded them.
Forage fish and other species (7)
Forage fish
- Common Shiner 13
- Lake Chub 7
- Fathead Minnow 4
- Creek Chub 2
- Blacknose Shiner 1
Other
- White Sucker 25
- Longnose Sucker 24
Numbers are the surveys that recorded each species.
Eating your catch
The provincial guide to eating fish (2026) sets limits for 3 species from Gull Lake. Maximum meals per month:
| Species | Length | General population | Sensitive population* | Contaminant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 30-35 cm | 4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Lake Trout | 50-55 cm | 4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Walleye | 40-45 cm | 4 | Do not eat | 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 10. Check seasons and limits before you fish.