Map of Oshawong Lake with depth contours

Oshawong Lake

47.1945° N, 81.3593° W

Depth contours from the government survey. Not for navigation.

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Oshawong Lake is 24.4 m deep at its deepest point, deeper than 70% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario. It covers 1.1 km² and lies 2 km east of Appelo.

Government surveys have recorded 8 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike and cisco.

Maximum depth
24.4 m
deeper than 70% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario
Area
1.1 km²
larger than 69% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
Shoreline
7.9 km
longer than 67% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
Fish species
8
more than 65% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
Elevation
390 m

Today on the water

choppy Estimated waves, next 12 hours: up to 0.2 m. Around 1 p.m., wind from the northwest: the northwest shore is sheltered, waves build toward the southeast shore.

Hourly forecast, next 24 hours
Time1 p.m.4 p.m.7 p.m.10 p.m.1 a.m.4 a.m.7 a.m.10 a.m.
Wind km/hNW 20NW 20NW 20var. 5S 10var. 5SE 15S 30
Gusts km/h40404050
Waves (est.) m0.20.20.20.1
Temp. °C79642027
Precip. %00000202020

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 9. UV index 3 or moderate.

Weather: Gogama (local forecast), as of 12:05 p.m. EDT

Sun and moon

Civil dawn
7:04 a.m.
Sunrise
7:35 a.m.
Sunset
6:49 p.m.
Civil dusk
7:19 p.m.
Moonrise
6:27 a.m.
Moonset
6:07 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.

Depth

The government depth survey records a maximum depth of 24.4 m, drawn from 27 depth contours.

Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.

Fish

Sport fish by the share of the 11 government surveys (2010–2010) that recorded them.

  • Walleye8 of 11
  • Northern Pike4 of 11
  • Cisco3 of 11
  • Yellow Perch3 of 11
  • Burbot1 of 11
  • Smallmouth Bass1 of 11
Forage fish and other species (2)

Forage fish

  • Slimy Sculpin 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 Oshawong 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 10. Check seasons and limits before you fish.