Shekak Lake
49.09° N, 85.085° W
Depth contours from the government survey. Not for navigation.
Download the depth map (SVG)Shekak Lake, Ontario. 49.09° N, 85.085° W
Maximum depth 12.2 m. Scale bar on the map.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
borealbound.ca/lakes/on/shekak-lake/, compiled October 9, 2026
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- 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.
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Shekak Lake is 12.2 m deep at its deepest point, shallower than 65% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario. It covers 7.51 km² and lies 28 km southwest of Cree.
Government surveys have recorded 9 fish species here, including walleye, yellow perch and cisco.
- Maximum depth
- 12.2 m
- shallower than 65% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Area
- 7.51 km²
- larger than 94% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Shoreline
- 24.7 km
- longer than 90% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Fish species
- 9
- more than 69% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Elevation
- 348 m
Today on the water
1.2 °C
Observed at Hornepayne, as of 9:00 a.m. EDT
choppy Estimated waves, next 12 hours: up to 0.2 m. Around 11 a.m., wind from the west: the west shore is sheltered, waves build toward the east shore.
| Time | 10 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 4 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 10 p.m. | 1 a.m. | 4 a.m. | 7 a.m. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind km/h | var. 5 | W 20 | W 20 | SW 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 20 |
| Gusts km/h | 40 | 40 | 40 | |||||
| Waves (est.) m | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | ||||
| Temp. °C | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Precip. % | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 30 |
Today: A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers early this morning. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 9. UV index 3 or moderate.
Weather: Hornepayne (local forecast), as of 9:02 a.m. EDT
Sun and moon
- Civil dawn
- 7:20 a.m.
- Sunrise
- 7:52 a.m.
- Sunset
- 7:02 p.m.
- Civil dusk
- 7:33 p.m.
- Moonrise
- 6:43 a.m.
- Moonset
- 6:20 p.m.
- Moon
- Waning crescent, 1% lit
Depth
The government depth survey records a maximum depth of 12.2 m, drawn from 9 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 19 government surveys (2011–2011) that recorded them.
Forage fish and other species (5)
Forage fish
- Spottail Shiner 7
- Trout-Perch 7
- Logperch 6
- Ninespine Stickleback 1
Other
- White Sucker 16
Numbers are the surveys that recorded each species.
Eating your catch
The provincial guide to eating fish (2026) sets limits for 2 species from Shekak Lake. Maximum meals per month:
| Species | Length | General population | Sensitive population* | Contaminant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | 55-60 cm | 16 | 8 | Mercury |
| Walleye | 40-45 cm | 16 | 4 | Mercury |
* 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 7. Check seasons and limits before you fish.