Water Level and 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 Tuesday, March 12, 2024, as provided by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).
Lake Nipissing
As of March 12, 2024, the average water level of Lake Nipissing was 195.11 metres. Total rainfall recorded across the watershed was anywhere from 20-30mm over the weekend. Some rain showers are possible tonight then sunny conditions and colder temperatures move in until the weekend where the latest forecast is calling for light flurries. As we continue to cautiously fill Lake Nipissing, we will adjust total outflow based on the latest forecasts. Further change in the lake level is dependent on the amount of inflows and precipitation.
French River
At Dry Pine Bay, the river level on March 12, 2024, was 181.55 metres, which corresponds to a flow of 233 cubic metres per second. At Wolseley Bay, the river level was 187.01 metres, which corresponds to a flow of 168 cubic metres per second. We are forecasting flows on the river will remain relatively stable this week. Further change in the river levels will be dependent on the amount of inflows and precipitation.
The next update will be on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please call Éric Potvin, at Public Services and Procurement Canada at 819-420-5952, during office hours, Monday to Friday.
This information is also available on our toll-free Recorded Information Line at 1-866-763-2300.
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.
Area residents and visitors are reminded to use extreme caution around the waterways.
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