Whitewater Lake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Whitewater Lake
Whitewater Lake Location in Ontario
Location	Sudbury, Ontario
Coordinates	46°32′01″N 81°07′50″W / 46.5335°N 81.13043°W / 46.5335; -81.13043
Basin countries	Canada
Max. length	7 km (4.3 mi)
Max. width	3 km (1.9 mi)
Surface area	9.49 km2 (3.66 sq mi)
Max. depth	11 m (36 ft)

Whitewater Lake is a lake found in the city of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. The town of Azilda is right next to its eastern side.

This lake is a popular spot for fun activities. People often hold amateur fishing tournaments here. It used to be a place for exciting powerboat racing championships too! Whitewater Lake is also home to the Sudbury/Azilda Water Aerodrome. This is a special place where aircraft that can land on water take off and land. When winter arrives, a small village of ice huts appears on the lake. These huts are near Azilda's Centennial Park, and people use them for ice fishing.

Most of Whitewater Lake is quite shallow, less than 1.5 meters (about 5 feet) deep. This can be tricky for boaters who don't know the lake well. However, its deepest point goes down to 11 meters (about 36 feet).

What Lives in Whitewater Lake?

Whitewater Lake is home to many different kinds of plants and animals. Let's explore some of the cool species you might find here!

Fish Species

There are nine different types of fish that have been recorded living in Whitewater Lake. These fish are an important part of the lake's ecosystem.

Aquatic Plants

The lake also has a wide variety of aquatic plants. These plants grow in or near the water and provide food and shelter for many creatures. There are 22 documented species of aquatic plants in Whitewater Lake.