Joe Lake

Quality Characteristics

Spring Phosphorus Results
The 2018 spring phosphorus value for Joe Lake is 5.3 µg/L. The average total spring phosphorus for Joe Lake since 2001 is 4.41 µg/L which is well below the Provincial Water Quality Objective of 20.0 µg/L and indicates that this lake is likely oligotrophic.

For more detailed information, download the graph illustrating the spring phosphorus levels in Joe Lake from 2001 to 2021 (PDF 74 KB).

Shoreline Classification Project

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

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General Information

Population
Joe Lake has 30 permanent residents and 45 seasonal/recreational residents.

Location & Lake Characteristics
Joe Lake is located in Wisner township. Joe Lake has an area of 216.2 hectares and a shoreline perimeter of 18.7 kilometres. The maximum depth of Joe Lake is 34 metres. To view the maps, follow the maps link for Joe Lake.

Watershed Information
Joe Lake is located in the Rapid River watershed. For more information on the watershed, visit the Watershed Map link.

Lake Stewardship
Joe Lake is part of the Valley East Ratepayers' Association. For information regarding the Lake Stewardship groups in Greater Sudbury, visit the Lake Stewardship link.

Biological Characteristics

Fish Species
View the list of Joe Lake's documented fish species.

Aquatic Insects
There is currently no data for aquatic insects.

Aquatic Plants
There is currently no data for aquatic plants.