Big Trout Lake (Ontario)

Big Trout Lake
Aerial view of Big Trout Lake (largest lake at centre right)
Location Northern Ontario
Coordinates 53°45′N 90°00′W / 53.750°N 90.000°W / 53.750; -90.000Coordinates: 53°45′N 90°00′W / 53.750°N 90.000°W / 53.750; -90.000
Primary inflows Fawn River
Primary outflows Fawn River
Basin countries Canada
Max. length 57 km (35 mi)
Max. width 23 km (14 mi)
Surface area 661 km2 (255 sq mi)
Surface elevation 213 m (699 ft)
Islands Big Island, Post Island
References [1][2]

Big Trout Lake is a large lake in Northern Ontario. The Fawn River flows into it from the west and drains it from the east.[2] The reserve of the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation, also known as Big Trout Lake, is located on Post Island on the lake's northern shore.

See also

References

  1. Herdendorf, Charles E. (1982). "Large Lakes of the World". Journal of Great Lakes Research. 8 (3): 379–412. doi:10.1016/S0380-1330(82)71982-3.
  2. 1 2 Hudec, P. P. (1964). Geology of the Big Trout Lake Area (PDF). Geological Reports. 23. Toronto: Ontario Department of Mines. Retrieved January 24, 2017.


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