Wapesi Lake
50.5422° N, 92.3363° W
Depth contours from the government survey. Not for navigation.
Download the depth map (SVG)Wapesi Lake, Ontario. 50.5422° N, 92.3363° W
Maximum depth 9.1 m. Scale bar on the map.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
borealbound.ca/lakes/on/wapesi-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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Wapesi Lake is 9.1 m deep at its deepest point, shallower than 76% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario. It covers 23.7 km² and lies 20 km north of Lac Seul.
Government surveys have recorded 12 fish species here, including walleye, cisco and yellow perch.
- Maximum depth
- 9.1 m
- shallower than 76% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Area
- 23.7 km²
- larger than 98% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Shoreline
- 75.2 km
- longer than 97% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Fish species
- 12
- more than 81% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Elevation
- 374 m
Today on the water
0.1 °C
Observed at Sioux Lookout, as of 5:00 a.m. CDT
choppy Estimated waves, next 12 hours: up to 0.2 m. Around 6 a.m., wind from the south: the south shore is sheltered, waves build toward the north shore.
| Time | 6 a.m. | 9 a.m. | 12 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 6 p.m. | 9 p.m. | 12 a.m. | 3 a.m. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind km/h | S 10 | S 15 | S 15 | SE 10 | SE 20 | SE 20 | SE 20 | SE 20 |
| Gusts km/h | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | ||||
| Waves (est.) m | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | |||
| Temp. °C | 0 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Precip. % | 20 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 10 | 10 |
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 5:02 a.m. CDT
Sun and moon
- Civil dawn
- 6:49 a.m.
- Sunrise
- 7:22 a.m.
- Sunset
- 6:29 p.m.
- Civil dusk
- 7:02 p.m.
- Moonrise
- 6:15 a.m.
- Moonset
- 5:48 p.m.
- Moon
- Waning crescent, 1% lit
Depth
The government depth survey records a maximum depth of 9.1 m, drawn from 50 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 25 government surveys (2009–2009) that recorded them.
Forage fish and other species (5)
Forage fish
- Trout-Perch 11
- Emerald Shiner 6
- Spottail Shiner 5
Other
- White Sucker 14
- Shorthead Redhorse 5
Numbers are the surveys that recorded each species.
Eating your catch
The provincial guide to eating fish (2026) sets limits for 2 species from Wapesi Lake. Maximum meals per month:
| Species | Length | General population | Sensitive population* | Contaminant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | 55-60 cm | 4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Walleye | 40-45 cm | 4 | Do not eat | 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 4. Check seasons and limits before you fish.