Maggotte Lake
50.1012° N, 89.4652° W
Depth contours from the government survey. Not for navigation.
Download the depth map (SVG)Maggotte Lake, Ontario. 50.1012° N, 89.4652° W
Maximum depth 24 m. Scale bar on the map.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
borealbound.ca/lakes/on/maggotte-lake/, compiled October 9, 2026
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- 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.
- Fishing access 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.
- Bathymetry lines and survey index, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
- City page weather forecasts and alerts, Environment and Climate Change Canada. Contains data from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC Data Servers End-use Licence).
- Guide to Eating Ontario Fish: Advisory Database, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Maggotte Lake is 24 m deep at its deepest point, deeper than 68% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario. It covers 1.95 km² and lies 20 km south of Collins.
Government surveys have recorded 9 fish species here, including walleye, cisco and lake whitefish.
- Maximum depth
- 24 m
- deeper than 68% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Area
- 1.95 km²
- larger than 80% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Shoreline
- 23 km
- longer than 89% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Fish species
- 9
- more than 69% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Elevation
- 381 m
Today on the water
-2.5 °C
Observed at Gull Bay, as of 6:00 a.m. EDT
calm Estimated waves, next 12 hours: up to 0.1 m. Around 7 a.m., wind from the west: the west shore is sheltered, waves build toward the east shore.
| Time | 7 a.m. | 10 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 4 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 10 p.m. | 1 a.m. | 4 a.m. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind km/h | W 10 | var. 5 | var. 5 | var. 5 | SE 10 | S 15 | SE 20 | SE 20 |
| Gusts km/h | 40 | 40 | ||||||
| Waves (est.) m | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||||
| Temp. °C | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 |
| Precip. % | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 20 |
Today: Clear. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. High 13. UV index 2 or low.
Weather: Gull Bay (local forecast), as of 6:02 a.m. EDT
Sun and moon
- Civil dawn
- 7:38 a.m.
- Sunrise
- 8:10 a.m.
- Sunset
- 7:18 p.m.
- Civil dusk
- 7:51 p.m.
- Moonrise
- 7:02 a.m.
- Moonset
- 6:37 p.m.
- Moon
- Waning crescent, 1% lit
Depth
The government depth survey records a maximum depth of 24 m, drawn from 7 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 40 government surveys (2008–2013) that recorded them.
Forage fish and other species (3)
Forage fish
- Slimy Sculpin 5
- Trout-Perch 3
Other
- White Sucker 15
Numbers are the surveys that recorded each species.
Eating your catch
The provincial guide to eating fish (2026) sets limits for 6 species from Maggotte Lake. Maximum meals per month:
| Species | Length | General population | Sensitive population* | Contaminant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Whitefish | 45-50 cm | 16 | 8 | Mercury |
| Northern Pike | 55-60 cm | 4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Walleye | 40-45 cm | 4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Burbot (Ling) | 50-55 cm | 2 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Cisco (Lake Herring) | 30-35 cm | 16 | 8 | Mercury |
| White Sucker | 40-45 cm | 16 | 12 | Precautionary |
* 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 6. Check seasons and limits before you fish.
Getting on the water
1 listed boat launch. marks launches on the map.
- South Maggotte Lake Access