6216 - Sturgeon Channel to Big Narrows Island | Lake of the Woods Nautical Map

Navigate the high-traffic central corridor of Lake of the Woods with the professional detail of Nautical Chart 6216. This official Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) chart provides essential, high-resolution coverage for the transit from Sturgeon Channel to Big Narrows Island. As a primary artery for vessels moving through the heart of the lake, this area requires precise navigation to avoid the numerous hazards inherent to the Canadian Shield.

Chart 6216 is a critical safety tool for cruisers, houseboats, and anglers navigating the complex waterways leading toward the Big Narrows. This region is famous for its narrow passages and "pinch points" that can be treacherous without accurate depth data. The chart features updated bathymetric soundings, identifying hazardous rocky shoals and submerged reefs that are often invisible from the surface. It provides the exact positioning of all seasonal navigational aids, buoyed channels, and shoreline configurations. Whether you are making the long-haul trip from the south to Kenora or exploring the premier muskie waters of the central islands, this chart offers the professional-grade accuracy required for safe and successful pilotage.

Key Features:

• Vital Central Coverage: Detailed mapping of the primary navigation route from Sturgeon Channel through to the Big Narrows Island vicinity.

• Hydrographic Precision: Features updated depth contours and bottom characteristics essential for navigating the lake's narrowest and most complex channels.

• Safety & Navigation: Clear identification of navigational buoys, lights, and hazardous rocky outcrops.

• Professional Grade: The definitive resource for local guides, lodge operators, and recreational boaters traversing the central Lake of the Woods.
  

  Chart Specifications

  • Region: Central Lake of the Woods, Ontario.

  • Primary Coverage: Sturgeon Channel, Big Narrows, and surrounding central island chains.