Minnow Lake

Quality Characteristics

 

Spring Phosphorus Results

The 2023 spring phosphorus value for Minnow Lake is 23.8 µg/L. The average total spring phosphorus for Minnow Lake since 2001 is 36.31 µg/L which well exceeds the Provincial Water Quality Objectives and indicates that this lake is eutrophic.
 
For more detailed information, download the graph illustrating the spring phosphorus levels in Minnow Lake from 2001 to 2023 (PDF 77 KB).

Shoreline Classification Project

For more information on Minnow Lake shoreline, view the waterfront property map.

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General Information

 

Population
Minnow Lake has 105 permanent residents, but no seasonal/recreational residents.

 

Location & Lake Characteristics
Minnow Lake is located in McKim township. Minnow Lake has an area of 20.9 hectares and has a shoreline perimeter of 2.1 kilometres. The maximum depth of the lake is 3 metres. View maps of Minnow Lake.

 

Watershed Information
Minnow Lake is located in the Ramsey Watershed. For more information on the watershed visit the following link: Watershed Map.

 

History
For more information on the history of Minnow Lake visit the Minnow Lake website.

 

Lake Stewardship
The Minnow Lake Restoration Group has been in existence for over 25 years and strives to restore the lake and surrounding area.

 

For information regarding the Lake Stewardship groups in Greater Sudbury or for information on how to start your own lake association, please click on the Lake Stewardship link.

 

Biological Characteristics

 

Fish Species
View the list of fish species documented in Minnow Lake.

 

Aquatic Insects

View the list of aquatic insects documented in Minnow Lake.

 

Aquatic Plants
View the list of aquatic plants documented in Minnow Lake.