Eric Lake
Brook Trout opens Thu, Jan 1 — it lies 72 km west of Hearst, and a charted depth map is on file.
Eric Lake is the 498th-largest of 801 named lakes in Hearst–Kapuskasing, with 2.2 miles of charted shoreline and 3 islands. Its 66 ft maximum depth is greater than 83% of depth-surveyed lakes in the region.
MNRF aquatic resource surveys
Fish species
Also present: Common Shiner, Finescale Dace
Stocked: Brook Trout (most recently 2025).
On this water
Lodges & operators 0
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2026 regulations
Seasons & limitsFMZ 7
- Extended opportunity on this water — Brook Trout: Open all year · S - 5; no size limits · C - 2; no size limits (Eric Lake (49°36'57"N., 84°38'60"W.) - Arnott Township)
| Species | Season | Sport licence | Conservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | Jan. 1 - Labour Day | S - 5, not more than 2 greater than 30 cm (11.8 in.), of which not more than 1 is greater than 40 cm (15.7 in.) | C - 2, not more than 1 greater than 30 cm (11.8 in.), none greater than 40 cm (15.7 in.) |
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 7 summary before you fish.
MNRF stocking records
Stocking history
MNRF recreational fish stocking recorded for this water.
| Year | Species | Fish stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Brook Trout | 4,500 |
| 2023 | Brook Trout | 4,500 |
| 2021 | Brook Trout | 4,500 |
| 2019 | Brook Trout | 4,500 |
| 2017 | Brook Trout | 4,400 |
Comparable trips
Similar water
Same region, overlapping species, comparable size.
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- Kingfisher Lake3 shared species · 38 ac
- Eagle Lake3 shared species · 27 ac
- Lloyd Lake3 shared species · 21 ac
- Bluejay Lake3 shared species · 18 ac
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