Location Manitoba Primary outflows Big Island Creek Max. length 9.2 km (5.7 mi) Surface elevation 293 m Length 9.2 km Province Manitoba | Primary inflows Basin countries Canada Max. width 5.2 km (3.2 mi) Area 10 km² Width 5.2 km Lake type Glacial lake | |
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Big Island Lake is a glacial lake located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada.
Contents
Map of Big Island Lake, Division No. 21, Unorganized, MB, Canada
Description
The lake has a north-south orientation and is accessible via Manitoba Highway 10. There is a seasonal cottage community on the south end. The lake drains into Schist Lake via Big Island Creek, part of the Nelson River watershed. The lake is surrounded by Precambrian boreal forest, a mixed forest of coniferous and deciduous trees of the Canadian Shield. The area is a favourite location for hunters who can find large game such as moose, black bear, white tailed deer, woodland caribou, as well as many species of waterfowl. Fish species include northern pike, walleye, burbot, whitefish and lake trout.
Etymology
Big Island's name comes from the large island which dominates the lake. The name was officially registered in 1999. Prior to that, the traditional Cree name of nearby Schist Lake (Manistikwan which means "Devil's Head") was applied to Big Island Lake.