Lake & reservoir mapping in British Columbia
British Columbia's Okanagan and Kootenay lakes support tourism, salmon and water supply. We map vegetation, depth and bottom type for regional districts, First Nations and utilities.
British Columbia has more than 20,000 lakes. Lake Monitor AI provides on-site bathymetric depth mapping, aquatic vegetation mapping, bottom composition and hardness mapping, fish and habitat mapping, side-scan imagery and GIS deliverables for waterbodies of every size across the province — from private ponds to major reservoirs.
Lakes & reservoirs in British Columbia
Well-known British Columbia waters like these — and thousands of smaller lakes and ponds — benefit from current depth, vegetation and habitat maps.
- Okanagan Lake
- Shuswap Lake
- Kootenay Lake
- Harrison Lake
What British Columbia lake managers are dealing with
- Eurasian watermilfoil in the Okanagan
- Invasive mussel prevention
- Hydro reservoir sediment and drawdown
Each of these starts with an accurate map. Our surveys give you the baseline and the year-over-year comparison to act on.
Every mapping service, delivered on-site in BC
Bathymetric / Depth Mapping in British Columbia
Detailed, accurate depth maps of any waterbody.
Aquatic Vegetation Mapping in British Columbia
Plant presence, coverage and biovolume for lake health.
Bottom Composition & Hardness in British Columbia
Map soft sediment vs. firm bottom across the basin.
Fish & Habitat Mapping in British Columbia
Fish counts, depths, sizes and density.
Side-Scan Imagery & Contours in British Columbia
High-resolution imagery of submerged features.
GIS Map Services in British Columbia
Custom digital and print maps for stakeholders.
Survey Planning in British Columbia
Systematic transect planning for full coverage.
- Water districts & municipalities — Water Resources & Reservoirs
- Parks, cities & governing bodies — Community & Municipal Lakes
- Associations & lake boards — HOAs & Lake Associations
- Private pond & lake owners — Homeowners & Private Ponds
- 01Consult & Plan. We learn your goals, then design a survey plan and transect coverage tailored to your waterbody.
- 02On-Site Data Collection. Our team travels to your site and collects survey-grade sonar and GPS data from our boat — you don't lift a finger.
- 03Processing & Review. Data is processed and quality-reviewed by our hydrographers and GIS specialists for accuracy.
- 04Delivered Maps & Reports. You receive finished, cloud-accessible maps, data layers, and a clear report ready to share.
British Columbia survey FAQ
Map your British Columbia lake or reservoir
Tell us where it is and what you need. We'll plan the survey around the April through October window and quote it with no obligation.