Stray Lake
Walleye opens Sat, May 16 — it lies 36 km south of Hearst, and a charted depth map is on file.
Stray Lake is the 262nd-largest of 801 named lakes in Hearst–Kapuskasing, with 3.6 miles of charted shoreline. Its 48 ft maximum depth is greater than 64% of depth-surveyed lakes in the region.
MNRF aquatic resource surveys
Fish species
Also present: Brown Bullhead, Goldeye, White Sucker
Stocked: Walleye (most recently 2017).
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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.) |
| 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.
MNRF stocking records
Stocking history
MNRF recreational fish stocking recorded for this water.
| Year | Species | Fish stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Walleye | 5,000 |
| 2016 | Walleye | 3,118 |
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