Whitefish Lake (Thunder Bay District) Explained

Whitefish Lake
Location:Thunder Bay District, Northwestern Ontario, Northern Ontario Canada
Coordinates:48.218°N -90°W
Type:lake
Area:11.7sqmi
Max-Depth:22feet
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Whitefish Lake is located in the Thunder Bay District in Northwestern Ontario,[1] Canada, near the village of Nolalu. The lake contains walleye, pike, and small mouth bass but is noted for its perch fishing. The average depth of Whitefish Lake is seven feet. Access to the lake is a public launch located on Highway 588 and many independent tourist resorts.[2] Whitefish Lake is 11.7sqmi and has a maximum depth of 22feet.[3] The lake drains into Lake Superior via the Little Whitefish River.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Whitefish Lake . Thunder Bay Fishing.com . February 18, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090218032204/http://www.thunderbayfishing.com/whitefishlake.htm.
  2. Web site: Whitefish Lake . Windy Pines Cottages . August 24, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080824200435/https://www.windypine.com/whitefish_lake.htm.
  3. Surveys and Mapping Branch, Department of Energy, Mines and Natural Resources, Kakabeka Falls, Topographical map,1:50,000 series