McDowall Lake, Ontario: ice fishing
McDowall Lake is a lake in Ontario, about 39 km W of Sharbot Lake and 82 km N of Belleville (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: Sharbot Lake, 39 km W (straight line)
- Nearest city: Belleville, 82 km N (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in McDowall Lake?
The province has stocked Brook Trout in McDowall 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 McDowall Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on McDowall 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 McDowall 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 McDowall Lake
- Shabomeka Lake, 2.56 km²
- McCausland Lake, 37 ha
- Blue Lake, 29 ha
- Shoepack Lake, 11 ha
- Long Mallory Lake, 62 ha
- Brooks Lake, 38 ha
- Kilbourne Lake, 15 ha
- Machesney Lake, 31 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.