Nimpkish Lake is a lake on in the Northern Vancouver Island region of British Columbia, Canada.[1] It is the location of Nimpkish Lake Provincial Park and is 32 km south of Port McNeill. The lake is in the traditional territory of the Namgis First Nation,[2] who are its namesake. It is part of the drainage basin of the Nimpkish River.
| Nimpkish Lake | |
|---|---|
  Nimpkish Lake | |
| Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 50°24′01″N 126°58′33″W / 50.40028°N 126.97583°W |
| Type | lake |
| Surface area | 37 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Max. depth | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Water volume | 5.96 km3 (1.43 cu mi) |
| Surface elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |