Map of Marchington Lake

Marchington Lake

50.1935° N, 91.3897° W

Shoreline and neighbouring water from open government data.

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Marchington Lake covers 22.1 km², making it larger than 98% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario. It lies beside Ghost River.

Government surveys have recorded 12 fish species here, including walleye, cisco and lake whitefish.

Area
22.1 km²
larger than 98% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
Shoreline
130 km
longer than 98% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
Fish species
12
more than 81% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
Elevation
362 m

Today on the water

2.6 °C

Mostly CloudyWind SSE 8 km/h

Observed at Sioux Lookout, as of 6:00 a.m. CDT

choppy Estimated waves, next 12 hours: up to 0.2 m. Around 5 p.m., wind from the southeast: the southeast shore is sheltered, waves build toward the northwest shore.

Hourly forecast, next 24 hours
Time7 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/hS 15S 15SE 10SE 10SE 20SE 20SE 20SE 20
Gusts km/h40404040
Waves (est.) m0.10.10.10.10.2
Temp. °C0711129979
Precip. %2020606060601010

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of rain showers or flurries early this morning. 60 percent chance of rain this afternoon. High 12. UV index 2 or low.

Weather: Sioux Lookout (local forecast), as of 6:02 a.m. CDT

Sun and moon

Civil dawn
6:45 a.m.
Sunrise
7:18 a.m.
Sunset
6:26 p.m.
Civil dusk
6:58 p.m.
Moonrise
6:11 a.m.
Moonset
5:45 p.m.
Moon
Waning crescent, 1% lit

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.

Fish

Sport fish by the share of the 21 government surveys (2009–2009) that recorded them.

  • Walleye17 of 21
  • Cisco13 of 21
  • Lake Whitefish10 of 21
  • Sauger10 of 21
  • Northern Pike7 of 21
  • Burbot5 of 21
  • Yellow Perch5 of 21
  • Rock Bass1 of 21
Forage fish and other species (4)

Forage fish

  • Spottail Shiner 3
  • Emerald Shiner 1
  • Trout-Perch 1

Other

  • White Sucker 4

Numbers are the surveys that recorded each species.

Eating your catch

The provincial guide to eating fish (2026) sets limits for 2 species from Marchington Lake. Maximum meals per month:

SpeciesLengthGeneral populationSensitive population*Contaminant
Northern Pike55-60 cm4Do not eatMercury
Walleye40-45 cm4Do 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 4. Check seasons and limits before you fish.