Map/Lakes/Northeastern Ontario
Harris Lake
Surface area
685 ac277 ha
Max depth
59 ft18 m
Mean depth
13 ft4 m
Water type
Cool-water
Mgmt zone
FMZ 15
Shoreline
24 mi39 km
Boat launch
2 mappedLIO access points
Nearest road
RoadsideECHO RIDGE ROAD
Depth map
Available
Harris Lake is the 206th-largest of 4,179 named lakes in Northeastern Ontario, with 24 miles of charted shoreline and 10 islands. Its 59 ft maximum depth is greater than 67% of depth-surveyed lakes in the region.
Fish species
From MNRF aquatic resource surveys.
Also present: Brown Bullhead, Burbot, Cisco, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, White Sucker
Lodges & operators0
No operators recorded on this lake yet. Know one? It may be listed under a nearby community — browse the map.
Seasons & limitsFMZ 15
| Species | Season | Sport licence | Conservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Whitefish | Open all year | S - 12 | C - 6 |
| Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass or any combination | 4th Sat. in June - Nov. 30 | S - 6 | C - 2 |
| Northern Pike | Jan. 1 - Mar. 31 & 3rd Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | S - 6 | C - 2 |
| Walleye and Sauger or any combination | Jan. 1 - Mar. 15 & 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 15 summary before you fish.
Consumption advisories
Recommended meals per month from Ontario's fish contaminant monitoring — ranges span the tested fish sizes.
| Species | General | Sensitive* | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Whitefish | 16 | 8 | Mercury |
| Largemouth Bass | 4–12 | 0–4 | Mercury |
| Northern Pike | 0–4 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Smallmouth Bass | 2–8 | 0–4 | Mercury |
| Walleye | 2–8 | Do not eat | 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.
Similar water
Same region, overlapping species, comparable size.
- Stormy Lake13 shared species · 872 ac
- Ahmic Lake13 shared species · 3,928 ac
- Wahwashkesh Lake13 shared species · 4,415 ac
- Sturgeon Lake12 shared species · 661 ac
- Clear Lake12 shared species · 642 ac
Nearby lakes
- Moose Lake5.3 mi · species data
- Naiscoot Lake4.8 mi · species data
- Timber Wolf Lake4.1 mi · species data
- Bird Lake6.1 mi · species data
- Cranberry Lake5.8 mi · species data
- Horseshoe Lake6.1 mi · species data