French River & Lake Nipissing - Water Level & Flow Information
The water management partners, known as the Sturgeon-Nipissing-French-Wanapitei Water Management Group, and as overseen by the Sturgeon-Nipissing-French Citizens' Advisory Group, will continue to closely monitor the weather conditions and water levels in an attempt to minimize the impact of variable weather conditions and maximize the benefits to the fishery of the lake and river.
Lake Nipissing and French River
Recorded Water Level Forecast
The following is the water level forecast for Lake Nipissing and the French River as of Monday, May 17, 2010, as provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada. The precipitation for May, as of May 17, is 49% of the monthly average. The inflows into the lake are currently below the long-term average inflow.
Lake Nipissing
Caution: Low Lake Level Due to Extremely Dry Winter.
As of May 17, 2010 the water level elevation of Lake Nipissing was 195.25 metres. The lake level is 58 centimetres below the long-term average. The lake level is expected to be stable during the next few days. Further change in the lake level is dependent on the amount of inflows and precipitation.
French River
Caution: Low River Levels Due to Extremely Dry Winter.
At Dry Pine Bay, the river level on May 17, 2010 was 180.43 metres, which corresponds to a flow of 49 cubic metres per second. The river level is 120 centimetres below the long-term average, which corresponds to a flow of 211 cubic metres per second below the long-term average. The river is expected to be stable during the next few days. Further change in the river levels will be dependent on the amount of inflows and precipitation.
The next update will be on Tuesday, May 25, 2010.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please call Phil Hall of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources in North Bay at 705-475-5605