East Mattawishkwia Lake
Walleye opens Sat, May 16 — it lies 15 km northeast of Hearst, and a charted depth map is on file.
1,236 acSurface area500 ha
4 ftMax depth1.2 m
3 ftMean depth0.8 m
Cool-waterWater type
FMZ 3Fishing zone
HearstNearest town15 km NE
6.7 miShoreline11 km
2.8 miNearest roadSHANNON LAKE ROAD
AvailableDepth map
East Mattawishkwia Lake is the 31st-largest of 801 named lakes in Hearst–Kapuskasing, with 6.7 miles of charted shoreline and 1 island.
MNRF aquatic resource surveys
Fish species
Also present: White Sucker
On this water
Lodges & operators 0
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2026 regulations
Seasons & limitsFMZ 3
Walleye
opens Sat, May 16
Northern Pike
Open all year
Yellow Perch
Open all year
| Species | Season | Sport licence | Conservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | Open all year | S - 6, not more than 2 greater than 61 cm (24 in.), of which not more than 1 is greater than 86 cm (33.9 in.) | C - 2, not more than 1 greater than 61 cm (24 in.), none greater than 86 cm (33.9 in.) |
| Walleye and Sauger or any combination | Jan. 1 - Apr. 14 & 3rd Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | S - 4, not more than 1 greater than 46 cm (18.1 in.) | C - 2, not more than 1 greater than 46 cm (18.1 in.) |
| Yellow Perch | Open all year | S - 50 | C - 25 |
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 3 summary before you fish.
Comparable trips
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