Dog Lake
225 ft
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Dog Lake is mapped to a depth of 68.6 m (225 ft) on the Ontario MNRF survey and covers about 5,722 ha (14,138 acres) in Algoma District, Ontario. Depths come from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1981.
Measured from the Ontario MNRF bathymetry survey.
- Deepest mapped contour
- 68.6 m (225 ft)
- Survey year
- 1981
- Surface area
- 5,722 ha (14,138 acres)
- Shoreline
- 212.4 km (132.0 mi) · irregular
- Fishing access
- 2 MNRF fishing access points · 2 boat launches
- Borders
- Missanabie Cree First Nation · First Nation reserve · 15% of shoreline · First Nation rules may apply
- Borders
- Missanabie 62 · First Nation reserve · 3% of shoreline · First Nation rules may apply
Additional depth details14 contours
- Contour depths
- 0–68.6 m (225 ft)
- Deep-spot markers
- 68.6 m (225 ft)
Provenance
Sources: Ontario MNRF / LIO Bathymetry, Ontario FRI LiDAR DTM, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario, Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data (Sentinel-2), processed by ontariolakedepths.com.
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Map details & sources5 sources
All layers registered to one bounding box; positions in WGS 84.
Survey-derived depth contours drape over Ontario LiDAR (FRI DTM) elevation, with a Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite basemap and OpenStreetMap shoreline. Colour shows surveyed depth; dark lines are the survey's own isobaths.
- Coordinates
- 48.29483, -84.12878
- MNRF lake ID
- 16-7139-53538
- Vertical exaggeration
- 4.08× below the waterline; land at true scale
- Basemap
- Ontario FRI & Copernicus Sentinel-2 · ESA, via Microsoft Planetary Computer
- Model size
- 1.0 MB
Check the source: this lake’s record (16-7139-53538) in the Ontario MNRF bathymetry index, and the contour line layer the map is drawn from (Land Information Ontario open data, Open Government Licence – Ontario). Survey year: 1981. This model was built 2026-10-02. Depths between contours are interpolated, not measured.
Paddling
Paddling Index methodology v1.0 · calculated 2026-09-16Dog Lake has a heavily wooded and largely undeveloped setting, long open-water fetch, nearby higher-volume roads.
On a canoe route · portages mapped. Portage trails end at this shoreline, including Little Stony Portage. Portages carry canoes over land between waters, and the ground around the lake in the 3D view is terrain those trails cross. Trail condition, length and elevation change are not measured here — check the park or canoe-route map before you go. Trails: OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Why this score?5 components
Included in the index
| Component | Rating | Points of weight | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural setting | Excellent | 33.4 of 35 | 95% natural land cover within 150 m of shore (88% forest, 6% wetland; 2% developed) |
| Geometric wind exposure | Modest | 2.6 of 29 | mean fetch 3,707 m · 6% of sampled water within 500 m of shelter · long open-water fetch |
| Motor & speed rules | Not modelled | — | Canada publishes vessel motor and speed restrictions as federal legal schedules, not map data, so they are not part of the Ontario index. Check local signage and Transport Canada rules before going out. |
| Public access | Good | 15.0 of 18 | 2 MNRF fishing access points · boat ramp |
| Road isolation | Mixed | 5.3 of 18 | nearby higher-volume roads · 54 Ontario Road Network segments within 1.2 km (traffic estimated from road class, not measured) |
Additional paddling considerations
These describe the lake but are not part of the v1 Paddling Index and do not change the number above.
- Wake sensitivity
- Low — wide enough that wakes disperse over most of the lake
- Observed motorized activity
- Unknown — No lake-level measurement of boat traffic is available. Legal permission to operate motors is not evidence of use.
- Wildlife habitat potential
- High — 88% forest and 6% wetland cover within 150 m of shore
- Mapped wildlife habitat
- Mapped — Ontario MNRF has mapped moose aquatic feeding areas and moose wintering areas within 1 km of this lake. These are habitat records from provincial surveys, not animal counts; areas with nothing mapped may still hold wildlife. · Ontario MNRF Wildlife Values Area. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
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Angler catch reports
Fish ON-Line · 2026One angler has logged a trip here: 1 northern pike, fished from shore, in August 2026.
Pictures are sized relative to each other. Illustrations are AI-generated representative adults in everyday colours, not photographs (provenance).
This is a single angler’s report — a snapshot of one trip, not a picture of the whole lake.
About these fish → the Fish of Ontario guide
Dog Lake — common questions
How deep is Dog Lake?
The deepest contour on the Ontario MNRF bathymetric survey of Dog Lake is 68.6 m (225 ft). That is the deepest depth the historical survey map records, which may differ from the deepest point of the lake itself.
How big is Dog Lake?
Dog Lake covers about 5,722 ha (14,138 acres) in Algoma District, Ontario.
Is there public access to Dog Lake?
The Ontario MNRF lists 2 fishing access points within 100 m of the shoreline of Dog Lake: 2 boat launches. Recorded ownership: 1 provincial. The list includes municipal and privately owned sites, and some may charge a fee or restrict parking, so it confirms a place anglers use rather than a public right of way. Check locally before you go.
Do First Nation rules apply on Dog Lake?
Dog Lake has 15% of its shoreline in Missanabie Cree First Nation, a First Nation reserve. Fishing, boating and access on reserve land and waters can be governed by the First Nation's own rules as well as Ontario's. Check with the First Nation before fishing or launching.
