Menard Lake (lac Ménard)
14 acSurface area6 ha
38 ftMax depth11.6 m
Cool-waterWater type
FMZ 8Fishing zone
CochraneNearest town5 km S
0.9 miShoreline1.5 km
RoadsideNearest roadLITTLE MENARD LAKE ROAD
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Menard Lake (lac Ménard) is the 3465th-largest of 4,179 named lakes in Northeastern Ontario, with 0.9 miles of charted shoreline. The lake lies 5 km south of Cochrane. Its 38 ft maximum depth is greater than 45% of depth-surveyed lakes in the region.
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Fish species
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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.) |
| 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 8 summary before you fish.
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