6213 - Whitefish Bay Nautical Map | Lake of the Woods (East) Navigation

Navigate the deep, crystal-clear waters of the eastern Lake of the Woods with Nautical Chart 6213. This official Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) map provides high-resolution coverage of Whitefish Bay, a region renowned for its rugged Canadian Shield scenery, exceptional water clarity, and world-class lake trout and muskie fishing.

Unlike the shallower southern basins, Whitefish Bay is characterized by significant depths and a dense labyrinth of islands and narrow channels. Chart 6213 is an essential safety resource, featuring precise bathymetric soundings that reveal the steep underwater drop-offs and hidden rocky pinnacles typical of this area. The chart provides the exact positioning of all seasonal navigational aids, including the buoys and lights necessary for threading through the "cluttered" island reaches. Whether you are a local cottager, a wilderness camper, or a dedicated angler, this chart offers the professional-grade accuracy required for safe pilotage through one of the most beautiful and complex sections of the Ontario-Manitoba border region.

Key Features:

• Specialized Eastern Coverage: Detailed mapping of the Whitefish Bay area, including its major islands, deep-water basins, and sheltered inlets.

• Hydrographic Precision: Features updated depth contours and bottom characteristics essential for navigating the bay’s deep and rocky underwater terrain.

• Safety & Navigation: Clear identification of hazardous reefs, narrow narrows, and the primary boating channels used by recreational and commercial vessels.

• Angler’s Essential: The definitive guide for locating the deep-water structures and rocky points where trophy lake trout and muskie are found.

  Chart Specifications

  • Region: Eastern Lake of the Woods, Ontario.

  • Primary Coverage: Whitefish Bay, including approaches from the main lake and connecting channels.