McWhirter Lake, Ontario: ice fishing
McWhirter Lake is a lake in Ontario, about 17 hectares in size, about 22 km NE of Bancroft and 113 km NE 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: 17 ha
- Nearest town: Bancroft, 22 km NE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Peterborough, 113 km NE (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in McWhirter Lake?
The province has stocked Splake in McWhirter 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 McWhirter Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on McWhirter 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 McWhirter 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 McWhirter Lake
- Lennon Lake, 14 ha
- Salt Lake
- Littlecoot Lake, 12 ha
- Davis Pond
- Dropledge Lake
- Pritchard Lake, 11 ha
- Raglan White Lake, 1.38 km²
- Marquardt Lake
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.