Map/Lakes/Southern & Central Ontario
Whitefish Lake
Surface area
1,079 ac437 ha
Max depth
25 ft7.6 m
Mean depth
7 ft2.1 m
Water type
Warm-water
Mgmt zone
FMZ 18
Shoreline
30 mi49 km
Nearest road
RoadsideKENNEY ROAD
Depth map
None on file
Whitefish Lake is the 167th-largest of 4,097 named lakes in Southern & Central Ontario, with 30 miles of charted shoreline and 27 islands. Its 25 ft maximum depth is greater than 35% of depth-surveyed lakes in the region.
Fish species
From MNRF aquatic resource surveys.
Also present: Alewife, American Eel, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluegill, Bowfin, Bridle Shiner, Brook Silverside, Brown Bullhead, Emerald Shiner, Golden Shiner, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, White Perch, Yellow Bullhead
Lodges & operators0
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Seasons & limitsFMZ 18
Lake-specific regulations
- Fish sanctuary: Fish sanctuary - closed all year (Whitefish Lake (Jones Falls Bay) - South Crosby Twp.)
| Species | Season | Sport licence | Conservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass or any combination | 3rd Sat. in June - Dec. 15 | S - 6 | C - 2 |
| Northern Pike | Jan. 1 - Mar. 31 & 2nd Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | S - 6 | C - 2 |
| 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 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | 16 | 8 | Mercury |
| Largemouth Bass | 4–12 | 0–4 | Mercury |
| Northern Pike | 12–16 | 4 | Mercury |
| Pumpkinseed | 4 | Do not eat | 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.
- Lake Erie (lac Érié)19 shared species · 6,296,600 ac
- Charleston Lake18 shared species · 6,526 ac
- Big Rideau Lake18 shared species · 11,342 ac
- West Lake16 shared species · 4,704 ac
- Pefferlaw River16 shared species · 43 ac
Nearby lakes
- Troy Lake1.4 mi · species data
- Sand Lake3.6 mi · species data
- Grippen Lake4.0 mi · species data
- South Lake5.6 mi · species data
- Leo Lake5.6 mi · species data
- Little Lake6.6 mi · species data