Nikip Lake
52.8972° N, 91.8939° W
Depth contours from the government survey. Not for navigation.
Download the depth map (SVG)Nikip Lake, Ontario. 52.8972° N, 91.8939° W
Maximum depth 4.6 m. Scale bar on the map.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
borealbound.ca/lakes/on/nikip-lake/, 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.
- 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.
- Ontario Waterbody Location Identifier, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Nikip Lake is 4.6 m deep at its deepest point, shallower than 90% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario. It covers 54.3 km² and lies 49 km south of Muskrat Dam.
Government surveys have recorded 12 fish species here, including walleye, sauger and cisco.
- Maximum depth
- 4.6 m
- shallower than 90% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Area
- 54.3 km²
- larger than 99% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Shoreline
- 58.3 km
- longer than 96% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Fish species
- 12
- more than 81% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Elevation
- 284 m
Sun and moon today
- Civil dawn
- 6:48 a.m.
- Sunrise
- 7:23 a.m.
- Sunset
- 6:25 p.m.
- Civil dusk
- 6:59 p.m.
- Moonrise
- 6:14 a.m.
- Moonset
- 5:44 p.m.
- Moon
- Waning crescent, 1% lit
Depth
The government depth survey records a maximum depth of 4.6 m, drawn from 11 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 32 government surveys (2012–2012) that recorded them.
Forage fish and other species (5)
Forage fish
- Spottail Shiner 12
- Emerald Shiner 11
- Trout-Perch 10
Other
- White Sucker 27
- Shorthead Redhorse 11
Numbers are the surveys that recorded each species.
Eating your catch
The provincial guide to eating fish (2026) sets limits for 4 species from Nikip Lake. Maximum meals per month:
| Species | Length | General population | Sensitive population* | Contaminant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Whitefish | 45-50 cm | 12 | 12 | PCB |
| Northern Pike | 55-60 cm | 16 | 4 | Mercury |
| Walleye | 40-45 cm | 12 | 4 | Mercury |
| White Sucker | 40-45 cm | 16 | 16 | 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 2. Check seasons and limits before you fish.