Big Sandy Lake
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Current Weather
2d ago17°C
Wind SSW 14 km/h
Humidity 63%
Chance of showers
Environment Canada — Pelican Narrows - Cumberland House - Creighton
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Fish Consumption Advisories (7 species)
The following consumption advisories are in effect for fish caught in Big Sandy Lake.
Burbot (Ling)
| Contaminant | Size | General pop. | Sensitive pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 45-50 cm | 16/month | 8/month |
| Mercury | 55-60 cm | 12/month | 4/month |
| Mercury | 50-55 cm | 16/month | 4/month |
| Mercury | 40-45 cm | 16/month | 8/month |
| Mercury | 60-65 cm | 12/month | 4/month |
⚠Lake Trout
| Contaminant | Size | General pop. | Sensitive pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | >75 cm | 4/month | Do not eat |
| Mercury | 60-65 cm | 16/month | 4/month |
| Mercury | 65-70 cm | 12/month | 4/month |
| Mercury | 70-75 cm | 12/month | 4/month |
| Mercury | 55-60 cm | 16/month | 8/month |
Lake Whitefish
| Contaminant | Size | General pop. | Sensitive pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 60-65 cm | 12/month | 4/month |
| Mercury | 45-50 cm | — | 12/month |
| Mercury | 55-60 cm | 16/month | 8/month |
| Mercury | 50-55 cm | — | 12/month |
| Mercury, PCB | 50-55 cm | 16/month | — |
| Mercury, PCB | 40-45 cm | — | 16/month |
| PCB | 40-45 cm | 16/month | — |
| PCB | 45-50 cm | 16/month | — |
⚠Northern Pike
| Contaminant | Size | General pop. | Sensitive pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40-45 cm | 32/month | — | |
| 30-35 cm | 32/month | — | |
| 35-40 cm | 32/month | — | |
| Mercury | 65-70 cm | 12/month | 4/month |
| Mercury | 45-50 cm | 16/month | 12/month |
| Mercury | 50-55 cm | 16/month | 8/month |
| Mercury | 55-60 cm | 16/month | 8/month |
| Mercury | 60-65 cm | 16/month | 4/month |
| Mercury | 70-75 cm | 12/month | 4/month |
| Mercury | >75 cm | 4/month | Do not eat |
| Mercury | 30-35 cm | — | 16/month |
| Mercury | 35-40 cm | — | 16/month |
| Mercury | 40-45 cm | — | 12/month |
Smallmouth Bass
| Contaminant | Size | General pop. | Sensitive pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 40-45 cm | 12/month | 4/month |
| Mercury | 45-50 cm | 8/month | 4/month |
| Mercury | 35-40 cm | 16/month | 4/month |
| Mercury | 30-35 cm | 16/month | 4/month |
⚠Walleye
| Contaminant | Size | General pop. | Sensitive pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 65-70 cm | 4/month | Do not eat |
| Mercury | 55-60 cm | 8/month | 4/month |
| Mercury | 60-65 cm | 4/month | Do not eat |
| Mercury | 50-55 cm | 16/month | 4/month |
White Sucker
| Contaminant | Size | General pop. | Sensitive pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-35 cm | 32/month | — | |
| 35-40 cm | 32/month | — | |
| Mercury | 40-45 cm | 16/month | 4/month |
| Mercury | 30-35 cm | — | 16/month |
| Mercury | 35-40 cm | — | 12/month |
Source: Provincial fish consumption advisory program (2025). Advisory data is updated annually.
Water Level — Last 30 Days
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Technical details
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- Source station
- BIG SANDY LAKE ON THE HANSON LAKE ROAD (05KF004)
- Est. average depth
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- Relationship type
- direct_lake
- Mapping confidence
- medium
- Today's normal range
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Data source: ECCC Water Office — Station 05KF004. Water level readings are provisional and subject to revision. This is not a navigation or flood-warning service.