Maxwell Lake
Walleye opens Sat, May 16 — it lies 23 km northeast of Kapuskasing, and a charted depth map is on file.
Maxwell Lake is the 215th-largest of 801 named lakes in Hearst–Kapuskasing, with 5.2 miles of charted shoreline. Its 14 ft maximum depth is greater than 18% of depth-surveyed lakes in the region.
MNRF aquatic resource surveys
Fish species
Also present: Spottail Shiner
On this water
Lodges & operators 0
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2026 regulations
Seasons & limitsFMZ 8
| 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.) |
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 8 summary before you fish.
Eating what you catch
Consumption advisories
Recommended meals per month from Ontario's fish contaminant monitoring — ranges span the tested fish sizes.
| Species | General | Sensitive* |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | 4–12 | 0–4 |
| Walleye | 0–2 | Do not eat |
Advisory cause across all species: 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.
Comparable trips
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Same region, overlapping species, comparable size.
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- North Vison Lake3 shared species · 195 ac
- Kenshoe Lake3 shared species · 180 ac
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