Map/Lakes/Northeastern Ontario
Pilgrim Lake
Surface area
322 ac130 ha
Max depth
82 ft25 m
Mean depth
22 ft6.6 m
Water type
Cold-water
Mgmt zone
FMZ 11
Shoreline
8.8 mi14 km
Nearest road
5.8 mifly-in territory
Depth map
Available
Pilgrim Lake is the 441st-largest of 4,179 named lakes in Northeastern Ontario, with 8.8 miles of charted shoreline and 3 islands. Its 82 ft maximum depth is greater than 83% of depth-surveyed lakes in the region.
Fish species
From MNRF aquatic resource surveys.
Also present: Burbot, Creek Chub, Lake Chub, 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 11
| Species | Season | Sport licence | Conservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | February 15 to third Sunday in March and third Saturday in May to Labour Day | S-2; not more than 1 greater than 40 cm | C - 1 |
| 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 11 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 Trout | 16–32 | 4–32 | 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.
- Little Dickson Lake6 shared species · 297 ac
- Longer Lake6 shared species · 353 ac
- Regan Lake6 shared species · 288 ac
- Pishnecka Lake6 shared species · 256 ac
- Timberwolf Lake6 shared species · 427 ac
Nearby lakes
- Rodd Lake1.9 mi · species data
- Solace Lake2.2 mi · species data
- Benner Lake2.6 mi · species data
- Bluesucker Lake2.7 mi · species data
- Airplane Lake4.9 mi
- North Yorston Lake6.2 mi