Kay Lake
49.2355° N, 91.4724° W
Depth contours from the government survey. Not for navigation.
Download the depth map (SVG)Kay Lake, Ontario. 49.2355° N, 91.4724° W
Maximum depth 25 m. Scale bar on the map.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
borealbound.ca/lakes/on/kay-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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Kay Lake is 25 m deep at its deepest point, deeper than 73% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario. It covers 3.49 km² and lies 22 km southeast of Ignace.
Government surveys have recorded 8 fish species here, including walleye, lake whitefish and northern pike.
- Maximum depth
- 25 m
- deeper than 73% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Area
- 3.49 km²
- larger than 88% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Shoreline
- 29.7 km
- longer than 92% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Fish species
- 8
- more than 65% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Elevation
- 448 m
Today on the water
4 °C
Observed at Ignace, as of 6:00 a.m. CDT
choppy Estimated waves, next 12 hours: up to 0.2 m. Around 7 p.m., wind from the southeast: the southeast shore is sheltered, waves build toward the northwest shore.
| Time | 8 a.m. | 11 a.m. | 2 p.m. | 5 p.m. | 8 p.m. | 11 p.m. | 2 a.m. | 5 a.m. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind km/h | var. 5 | var. 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 20 | SE 20 | SE 20 | SE 20 |
| Gusts km/h | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | ||||
| Waves (est.) m | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | |||
| Temp. °C | 4 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 |
| Precip. % | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Today: A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this afternoon. High 15. UV index 3 or moderate.
Weather: Ignace (local forecast), as of 7:05 a.m. CDT
Sun and moon
- Civil dawn
- 6:45 a.m.
- Sunrise
- 7:17 a.m.
- Sunset
- 6:27 p.m.
- Civil dusk
- 6:59 p.m.
- Moonrise
- 6:10 a.m.
- Moonset
- 5:46 p.m.
- Moon
- Waning crescent, 1% lit
Depth
45% of Kay Lake is shallower than 3 m, and 20% is deeper than 10 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 records a maximum depth of 25 m, drawn from 26 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 18 government surveys (2010–2010) that recorded them.
Other species (1)
- White Sucker 7
Numbers are the surveys that recorded each species.
Eating your catch
The provincial guide to eating fish (2026) sets limits for 5 species from Kay Lake. Maximum meals per month:
| Species | Length | General population | Sensitive population* | Contaminant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | 50-55 cm | 2 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Lake Whitefish | 45-50 cm | 8 | 4 | Mercury |
| Northern Pike | 55-60 cm | 4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Walleye | 40-45 cm | 4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| White Sucker | 45-50 cm | 8 | 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 5. Check seasons and limits before you fish.