St. Joseph Lake
Northern Pike is open all year here — it lies 29 km northwest of Hearst, and a charted depth map is on file.
St. Joseph Lake is the 62nd-largest of 801 named lakes in Hearst–Kapuskasing, with 13 miles of charted shoreline and 3 islands. Its 30 ft maximum depth is greater than 40% of depth-surveyed lakes in the region.
MNRF aquatic resource surveys
Fish species
Also present: Common Shiner, Emerald Shiner, White Sucker
On this water
Lodges & operators 0
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2026 regulations
Seasons & limitsFMZ 3
| Species | Season | Sport licence | Conservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Whitefish | Open all year | S - 12 | C - 6 |
| 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.) |
| 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 3 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* |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Whitefish | 16–32 | 8–12 |
| Northern Pike | 4–8 | 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.
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