Waterford Ponds
42.9312° N, 80.3154° W
Depth contours from the 1972 government survey. Not for navigation.
Download the depth map (SVG)Waterford Ponds, Ontario. 42.9312° N, 80.3154° W
Maximum depth 1.5 m (1972 survey). Scale bar on the map.
Not for navigation. Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.
borealbound.ca/lakes/on/waterford-ponds/, compiled October 9, 2026
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Waterford Ponds is 1.5 m deep at its deepest point, shallower than 99% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario. It covers 0.61 km² and lies beside Waterford.
Government surveys have recorded 3 fish species here: bluntnose minnow, brook stickleback and common carp.
- Maximum depth
- 1.5 msurveyed 1972
- shallower than 99% of the 2,688 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Area
- 0.61 km²
- larger than 55% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Shoreline
- 11.2 km
- longer than 76% of the 18,731 lakes in Ontario
- Fish species
- 3
- fewer than 55% of the 2,454 surveyed lakes in Ontario
- Elevation
- 231 m
Today on the water
3.3 °C
Observed at Norfolk, as of 6:00 a.m. EDT
calm Estimated waves, next 12 hours: up to 0.1 m. Around 7 a.m., wind from the west: the west shore is sheltered, waves build toward the east shore.
| Time | 7 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/h | W 15 | W 15 | NW 20 | NW 20 | NW 10 | var. 5 | E 10 | E 10 |
| Gusts km/h | 40 | 40 | ||||||
| Waves (est.) m | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | |||
| Temp. °C | 6 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
| Precip. % | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Today: Sunny. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 19. UV index 5 or moderate.
Weather: Norfolk (local forecast), as of 6:03 a.m. EDT
Sun and moon
- Civil dawn
- 6:59 a.m.
- Sunrise
- 7:27 a.m.
- Sunset
- 6:48 p.m.
- Civil dusk
- 7:16 p.m.
- Moonrise
- 6:20 a.m.
- Moonset
- 6:07 p.m.
- Moon
- Waning crescent, 1% lit
Air Quality Health Index
1 low risk
Brantford, as of 5:00 a.m. EDT
Depth
The government depth survey from 1972 records a maximum depth of 1.5 m, drawn from 2 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 Depths are from government surveys and may be outdated.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
Forage fish and other species (3)
Forage fish
- Bluntnose Minnow 1
- Brook Stickleback 1
Other
- Common Carp 1
Numbers are the surveys that recorded each species.
Eating your catch
The provincial guide to eating fish (2026) sets limits for 3 species from Waterford Ponds. Maximum meals per month:
| Species | Length | General population | Sensitive population* | Contaminant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Crappie | 20-25 cm | 16 | 16 | Precautionary |
| Largemouth Bass | 30-35 cm | 12 | 4 | Mercury |
| Common Carp | 55-60 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 16. Check seasons and limits before you fish.