McMaster Lake, Ontario: ice fishing
McMaster Lake is a lake in Ontario, about 1.1 km² in size, about 45 km N of Bancroft and 136 km N of Peterborough (straight-line distances). The province has stocked Splake here in the past 10 years (Ontario stocking records). Other species may live in the lake as well.
- Size: 1.12 km²
- Nearest town: Bancroft, 45 km N (straight line)
- Nearest city: Peterborough, 136 km N (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in McMaster Lake?
The province has stocked Splake in McMaster Lake in the past 10 years (Ontario stocking records). Other species may live in the lake as well.
Guides: Splake ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on McMaster Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on McMaster 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 McMaster 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 McMaster Lake
- Trout Lake, 1.82 km²
- Bark Lake, 43.6 km²
- Potash Lake
- Inright Lake
- Hicks Lake, 41 ha
- Spectacle Lakes, 65 ha
- Poplar Pond
- Whiteduck 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.