McDonald Lake, Ontario: ice fishing
McDonald Lake is a lake in Ontario, about 46 km SW of Chalk River and 147 km SE of North Bay (straight-line distances). The province has stocked Brook Trout here in the past 10 years (Ontario stocking records). Other species may live in the lake as well.
- Nearest town: Chalk River, 46 km SW (straight line)
- Nearest city: North Bay, 147 km SE (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in McDonald Lake?
The province has stocked Brook Trout in McDonald Lake in the past 10 years (Ontario stocking records). Other species may live in the lake as well.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on McDonald Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on McDonald Lake yet this season. Do not assume the ice is safe: drill and measure it yourself. Ice thickness guidance.
What are the fishing regulations for McDonald Lake?
Official regulations (Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary (zone tables)). Always confirm against the current official guide before you fish. This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal harvest (poaching) that results from relying on it.
Catches and lures
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Other lakes near McDonald Lake
- O'Neill Lake, 26 ha
- Walker Lake, 22 ha
- Finger Lake
- Acorn Lake, 14 ha
- Monkshood Lake, 37 ha
- Fish Lake, 11 ha
- Spectacle Lakes, 65 ha
- Bear Lake, 18 ha
Updated 2026-11-06. Lake names and locations: Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (Natural Resources Canada). Lake sizes: HydroLAKES (Messager et al. 2016, CC BY 4.0). Nearest towns: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). About these data.