Deschênes Lake
Deschênes Lake is the 122nd-largest of 5,104 named lakes in Algoma Country, with 34 miles of charted shoreline and 16 islands. The lake lies 88 km north of Greater Sudbury.
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2026 regulations
Seasons & limitsFMZ 10
- Extended opportunity on this water — Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass or any combination: Open all year · Refer to Zone-Wide Seasons and Limits (All waters north of Highway 17 and all waters west of where the east bank of the Serpent River crosses Highway 17.)
Compiled from MNRF Recreational Fishing Regulations open data (2026 season, zone-wide rules shown for this lake's species). Regulations change by variation order — confirm with the official FMZ 10 summary before you fish.
Eating what you catch
Consumption advisories
Recommended meals per month from Ontario's fish contaminant monitoring — ranges span the tested fish sizes.
| Species | General | Sensitive* |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | 4–12 | 0–4 |
| Walleye | 2–16 | 0–8 |
Advisory cause across all species: Mercury.
*Women of child-bearing age and children under 15. Compiled from the MECP Guide to Eating Ontario Fish (2025 guide) — check the guide for size-specific advice before keeping fish.
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