6505 Nautical Chart: Lake Manitoba - Southern Portion | Official CHS Marine Chart

Navigate the southern basin of Manitoba’s third-largest lake with the high-precision 6505 Lake Manitoba (Southern Portion) nautical chart. Published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), this official navigational product is the primary "road map" for mariners, commercial fishers, and recreational boaters traversing the waters from the Delta Beach area up through the central narrows.

As one of the most popular regions for boating and commercial harvesting in the province, Lake Manitoba requires accurate data to navigate its notoriously shallow waters and shifting shorelines. This chart is engineered to professional standards and includes critical technical details:

• Detailed Bathymetry: High-accuracy water depth soundings and contour intervals specifically designed to assist vessels in navigating the lake's shallow-draft environment.

• Submarine Topography: Comprehensive data on the lake bottom composition to ensure secure anchoring and the avoidance of submerged obstructions.

• Coastal Configuration: Precise mapping of the southern shorelines, including marshlands, beach ridges, and the prominent St. Ambroise and Delta areas.

• Navigational Hazards & Aids: Clear identification of shoals, rocky outcrops, and underwater dangers, alongside the precise location of buoys, lights, and beacons.

• Geospatial Accuracy: Built using the North American Datum 1983 (NAD83), ensuring seamless integration with modern GPS and onboard chartplotters.

Whether you are a local commercial operator or a recreational sailor exploring the expansive horizons of the southern basin, this official CHS chart delivers the technical accuracy and visual clarity required for safe and confident navigation.