Lake Gibson
43.1017° N, 79.2277° W
Depth contours from the 1972 government survey. Not for navigation.
Download the depth map (SVG)Lake Gibson, Ontario. 43.1017° N, 79.2277° W
Maximum depth 9.1 m (1972 survey). Scale bar on the map.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
borealbound.ca/lakes/on/lake-gibson/, compiled October 9, 2026
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Lake Gibson is 9.1 m deep at its deepest point, shallower than 76% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario. It covers 2.06 km² and lies 1.5 km north of Thorold.
Government surveys have recorded 29 fish species here, including bluegill, largemouth bass and rock bass.
- Maximum depth
- 9.1 msurveyed 1972
- shallower than 76% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Area
- 2.06 km²
- larger than 81% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Shoreline
- 29.1 km
- longer than 92% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Fish species
- 29
- more than 99% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Elevation
- 168 m
Today on the water
8.6 °C
Observed at St. Catharines, as of 2:00 a.m. EDT
choppy Estimated waves, next 12 hours: up to 0.2 m. Wind from the southwest: the southwest shore is sheltered, waves build toward the northeast shore.
| Time | 3 a.m. | 6 a.m. | 9 a.m. | 12 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 6 p.m. | 9 p.m. | 12 a.m. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind km/h | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | NW 30 | NW 30 | NW 15 | var. 5 | E 10 |
| Gusts | 50 | 50 | ||||||
| Waves (est.) m | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | ||||
| Temp. °C | 7 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 10 |
| Precip. % | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tonight: Partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers this evening. Becoming clear overnight. Wind west 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light this evening. Low 6.
Weather: St. Catharines (local forecast), as of 2:02 a.m. EDT
Sun and moon
- Civil dawn
- 6:55 a.m.
- Sunrise
- 7:23 a.m.
- Sunset
- 6:44 p.m.
- Civil dusk
- 7:12 p.m.
- Moonrise
- 6:16 a.m.
- Moonset
- 6:02 p.m.
- Moon
- Waning crescent, 1% lit
Air Quality Health Index
2 low risk
St. Catharines, as of 1:00 a.m. EDT
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Depth
The government depth survey from 1972 records a maximum depth of 9.1 m, drawn from 18 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 Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.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 17 government surveys (1997–2019) that recorded them.
Forage fish and other species (19)
Forage fish
- Golden Shiner 10
- Bluntnose Minnow 8
- Spottail Shiner 7
- Emerald Shiner 5
- Gizzard Shad 4
- Brook Silverside 2
- Fathead Minnow 2
- Logperch 2
- Brook Stickleback 1
- Iowa Darter 1
Other
- Common Carp 13
- White Sucker 11
- Goldfish 6
- Brown Bullhead 4
- Round Goby 3
- Green Sunfish 2
- Shorthead Redhorse 2
- Bigmouth Buffalo 1
- Quillback 1
Numbers are the surveys that recorded each species.
Eating your catch
The provincial guide to eating fish (2026) sets limits for 14 species from Lake Gibson. Maximum meals per month:
| Species | Length | General population | Sensitive population* | Contaminant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Crappie | 20-25 cm | 2 | Do not eat | PCB |
| Bluegill | 15-20 cm | 2 | Do not eat | PCB |
| Freshwater Drum | 45-50 cm | 4 | 4 | PCB |
| Largemouth Bass | 30-35 cm | 4 | 4 | PCB |
| Northern Pike | 55-60 cm | 2 | Do not eat | PCB |
| Pumpkinseed | 15-20 cm | 8 | 8 | Lead |
| Rock Bass | 15-20 cm | 2 | Do not eat | PCB |
| Smallmouth Bass | 35-40 cm | 4 | 4 | PCB |
| White Crappie | 20-25 cm | 4 | 4 | PCB |
| Yellow Perch | 20-25 cm | 2 | Do not eat | PCB |
| Brown Bullhead | 25-30 cm | 4 | 4 | PCB |
| Common Carp | 55-60 cm | Do not eat | Do not eat | PCB |
| Redhorse Sucker | 35-40 cm | 4 | Do not eat | PCB |
| White Sucker | 40-45 cm | 2 | Do not eat | PCB |
* 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 16. Check seasons and limits before you fish.
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