Big Gull Lake is approximately 13 miles long. The average
depth is 12 feet and reaches depths of over 80 feet. Big Gull Lake is a large lake with its many inlets,
island and bays provides the ideal environments for many fresh water fish. Pickerel (Walleye),
Large and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch and Muskie have been stocked in the lake.
If you are looking for a place to stay while you visit Big Gull Lake then please
see our Cottage Rental section for more information
LOCATION:
Big Gull Lake is located approximately 30.5 kilometres northwest of Kaladar.
SIZE / DEPTH:
Perimeter: - 88 kilometres
Maximum Depth - 25.9 metres
Mean Depth - 3.96 metres
Surface Area - 5840 acres
Width - 2.5 kilometres
QUALITY:
In general the water quality in Big gull Lake remains good. The average
secchi depth for the past 25 years is 4.2 metres, indicating that Big Gull is a
moderately enriched or mesotrophic lake. Directly related to water clarity is
the amount of nutrients, in particular phosphorous, entering the lake. There was
a decrease in phosphorous at the main basin station from 1975 to 1999.
Chlorophyll a is a measure of the algal density in the lake. The average
chlorophyll adensities in 1999 was 1.8 micrograms/litre, indicating a low algae
density for Big Gull Lake.
SURROUNDING LAND:
# of Cottages - 280 ( as of early 1970's)
# of Resorts - 7 ( as of early
1970's)
A survey done in 1988 revel the number of permanent and seasonal
residents equals 323.
ACCESS:
Three Marine Access Points are available around the lake. The first access
point is located on the east end of the lake, 1.6 kilometres south of Coxvale.
The second access point is located on the southwest end of the lake, northwest
of Kirk Cove. The last access point is located on the west end of the lake, east
of Harlowe.
FISH:
Lake Whitefish, Largemouth Bass, Lake Herring (CISCO), Yellow Perch, Walleye
(Yellow Pickerel), Rock Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed (Sunfish), Smallmouth
Bass
