Map/Lakes/Southern & Central Ontario
Howes Lake
Surface area
382 ac155 ha
Max depth
42 ft12.8 m
Mean depth
14 ft4.3 m
Water type
Warm-water
Mgmt zone
FMZ 18
Shoreline
7.5 mi12 km
Nearest road
RoadsideHOWES LAKE LANE
Depth map
Available
Howes Lake is the 406th-largest of 4,097 named lakes in Southern & Central Ontario, with 7.5 miles of charted shoreline and 1 island. Its 42 ft maximum depth is greater than 57% of depth-surveyed lakes in the region.
Fish species
From MNRF aquatic resource surveys.
Also present: Banded Killifish, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Burbot, Cisco, Golden Shiner, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead
Lodges & operators0
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Seasons & limitsFMZ 18
| Species | Season | Sport licence | Conservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass or any combination | 3rd Sat. in June - Dec. 15 | S - 6 | C - 2 |
| Northern Pike | Jan. 1 - Mar. 31 & 2nd Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | S - 6 | C - 2 |
| Walleye and Sauger or any combination | Jan. 1 - Mar. 1 & 2nd Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | S - 4, must be between 40 - 50 cm (15.7 – 19.7 in.) | C - 2, must be between 40 - 50 cm (15.7 – 19.7 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 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Crappie | 32 | 12 | Mercury |
| Largemouth Bass | 4–16 | 0–8 | Mercury |
| Northern Pike | 0–32 | 0–16 | Mercury |
| Smallmouth Bass | 4–8 | Do not eat | Mercury |
| Walleye | 4–12 | 0–4 | Mercury |
| White Sucker | 16 | 12 | Mercury |
| Yellow Perch | 32 | 16 | 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.
- Otty Lake16 shared species · 1,590 ac
- Christie Lake16 shared species · 1,599 ac
- Crowe Lake16 shared species · 2,634 ac
- Big Rideau Lake16 shared species · 11,342 ac
- Lac Deschênes16 shared species · 23,549 ac
Nearby lakes
- Bass Lake0.5 mi · species data
- Verona Lake1.8 mi · species data
- Fourteen Island Lake2.0 mi · species data
- Little John Lake1.9 mi · species data
- Hambly Lake2.8 mi · species data
- Vanluven Lake2.4 mi · species data