Simpson Lake, Ontario: ice fishing
Simpson Lake is a lake in Ontario, about 28 hectares in size, about 37 km E of Bancroft and 110 km N of Belleville (straight-line distances). The province has stocked Lake Trout here in the past 10 years (Ontario stocking records). Other species may live in the lake as well.
- Size: 28 ha
- Nearest town: Bancroft, 37 km E (straight line)
- Nearest city: Belleville, 110 km N (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Simpson Lake?
The province has stocked Lake Trout in Simpson Lake in the past 10 years (Ontario stocking records). Other species may live in the lake as well.
Guides: Lake Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Simpson Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Simpson 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 Simpson 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Simpson Lake
- Trout Lake, 1.54 km²
- Ruby Lake, 12 ha
- Ashby White Lake, 1.49 km²
- Toor Lake
- Twintoor Lakes
- Nowlan Lake
- Spring Lake, 51 ha
- Shanty 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.