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 November 19, 2024, as provided by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

This website will be migrating to a new location within the next few weeks. During this time, we will continue to send email updates and provide a recorded message via our toll free line (1-866-763-2300).

Lake Nipissing

As of November 19, 2024, the average water level of Lake Nipissing was 195.45 metres. Last week, little to no rain was observed and this week there is a potential of 10 to 15 mm of rain on the basin. We plan on maintaining the current discharge out of the dams as we continue the drawdown of the lake. 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 November 18, 2024, was 181.50 metres, which corresponds to a flow of 221 cubic metres per second. At Wolseley Bay, the river level was 187.27 metres, which corresponds to a flow of 224 cubic metres per second. This week, flows on the river should 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, November 26, 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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