Identification & Site Information
• Site Code: N/A10-2533-82
• Name: Fairbank Lake Shore Dive Site
• Location: Fairbank Lake, Ontario
• Coordinates: Not specified – recommend GPS marking upon site visit
• Depth: Variable – shallow shore gradient
• Bottom Composition: Sandy Bottom
• Water Access: Shore entry – public access area near provincial park zones
• Conditions: Typically calm, excellent for training, recreational diving, and ecological observation
Dive Type
Shore Dive / Freshwater Lake Dive
Description
This dive site in Fairbank Lake, located west of Sudbury, is popular for its clear water, sandy bottom, and abundant fish life. The site is suitable for divers of all experience levels and is often used for open water certifications and skill practice. The underwater environment is natural, with limited man-made structures but rich in aquatic vegetation and fish species typical of northern Ontario lakes.
Species commonly observed include smallmouth bass, perch, walleye, and sunfish. Water visibility is generally excellent in spring and fall, with thermoclines present at deeper levels in summer.
Final Disposition
Active dive site, no wreckage or structures reported at this location.
Site Condition
• Visibility: Often 6–10 metres (20–33 ft), best in spring/fall
• Bottom: Sandy, gently sloping, ideal for entry-level navigation or skills practice
• Marine Life: Good for fish observation
• Buoy: Recommended – for diver marking due to potential for boat traffic in peak season
NOTMARs & Advisories
• Not a designated obstruction or hazard
• Divers should display surface marker buoys when active
• Caution with seasonal boat traffic and personal watercraft near shorelines
Resources & Links
• Ontario Parks – Fairbank Provincial Park
• Dive Ontario – Fairbank Lake Info
Keywords, Categories, and Glossary
• Keywords: Fairbank Lake diving, Sandy bottom, Shore dive Ontario, Northern Ontario dive sites
• Categories: Freshwater Shore Dive, Ecological Dive, Training Site, Northern Ontario Lakes
• Glossary:
• Buoy Recommended: Advisable to use surface marker buoys to alert nearby boats to divers below
• Thermocline: Layer of water with a sharp temperature gradient, typical in deep lakes
Fairbank Lake, Ontario Not specified – recommend GPS marking upon site visit Variable – shallow shore gradient Freshwater Shore Dive, Ecological Dive, Training Site, Northern Ontario Lakes, Fairbank Lake diving, Sandy bottom, Shore dive Ontario, Northern Ontario dive sites