Map/Lakes/Southern & Central Ontario
Indian Lake
Surface area
684 ac277 ha
Max depth
85 ft26 m
Mean depth
33 ft10.1 m
Water type
Cold-water
Mgmt zone
FMZ 18
Shoreline
11 mi18 km
Boat launch
On the lakeLIO access points
Nearest road
Roadside
Depth map
Available
Indian Lake is the 234th-largest of 4,097 named lakes in Southern & Central Ontario, with 11 miles of charted shoreline and 20 islands. Its 85 ft maximum depth is greater than 88% of depth-surveyed lakes in the region.
Fish species
From MNRF aquatic resource surveys.
Also present: Banded Killifish, Blacknose Shiner, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Golden Shiner, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Splake, Spottail Shiner, Yellow Bullhead
Stocked: Splake (most recently 2025).
Lodges & operators0
No operators recorded on this lake yet. Know one? It may be listed under a nearby community — browse the map.
Seasons & limitsFMZ 18
| Species | Season | Sport licence | Conservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Whitefish | Open all year | S - 12 | C - 6 |
| 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 |
| Splake | Open all year | S - 5 | 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 | 16–32 | 8–16 | Mercury |
| Bluegill | 32 | 16 | Mercury |
| Brown Bullhead | 32 | 16 | Mercury |
| Largemouth Bass | 8–16 | 4–8 | Mercury |
| Northern Pike | 12–16 | 4 | Mercury |
| Pumpkinseed | 16–32 | 12–16 | Mercury |
| Rock Bass | 8–16 | 4–8 | Mercury |
| Yellow Perch | 16 | 8 | 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.
Stocking history
MNRF recreational fish stocking recorded for this water.
| Year | Species | Fish stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Splake | 31,400 |
| 2023 | Splake | 25,050 |
| 2021 | Splake | 31,096 |
| 2019 | Splake | 35,600 |
| 2017 | Splake | 37,756 |
| 2016 | Splake | 15,556 |
Similar water
Same region, overlapping species, comparable size.
- Big Rideau Lake16 shared species · 11,342 ac
- Lac des Chats16 shared species · 19,004 ac
- Lake Erie (lac Érié)16 shared species · 6,296,600 ac
- Sand Lake15 shared species · 2,202 ac
- Lower Rideau Lake15 shared species · 3,074 ac
Nearby lakes
- Clear Lake1.5 mi · species data
- Opinicon Lake2.3 mi · species data
- Mosquito Lake2.0 mi · species data
- Newboro Lake2.7 mi · species data
- Loon Lake3.1 mi · species data
- Hamilton Lake3.5 mi