South Tower Lake
Walleye opens Sat, May 16 — it lies 18 km east of Kapuskasing, and a charted depth map is on file.
South Tower Lake is the 545th-largest of 801 named lakes in Hearst–Kapuskasing, with 2.1 miles of charted shoreline. Its 76 ft maximum depth is greater than 88% of depth-surveyed lakes in the region.
MNRF aquatic resource surveys
Fish species
Also present: Common Shiner, Spottail Shiner, White Sucker
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2026 regulations
Seasons & limitsFMZ 8
| Species | Season | Sport licence | Conservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | Jan. 1 - Sept. 15 | S - 5 | C - 2 |
| 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.
Comparable trips
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Same region, overlapping species, comparable size.
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