Tocheri Lake
Walleye opens Sat, May 16 — it lies 95 km northeast of Marathon, and a charted depth map is on file.
Tocheri Lake is the 20th-largest of 801 named lakes in Hearst–Kapuskasing, with 21 miles of charted shoreline and 13 islands. Its 22 ft maximum depth is greater than 29% of depth-surveyed lakes in the region.
MNRF aquatic resource surveys
Fish species
Also present: Burbot, Ninespine Stickleback, Spottail Shiner, White Sucker
On this water
Lodges & operators 0
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2026 regulations
Seasons & limitsFMZ 7
| 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 7 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* |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | 2–16 | 0–4 |
| Walleye | 4–16 | 0–8 |
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.
Comparable trips
Similar water
Same region, overlapping species, comparable size.
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- Remi Lake (lac Rémi)7 shared species · 6,152 ac
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