Ontario · Canada
Desert Lake
- Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Size
- 382 ha
- Depth
- 68.3 m
- Regulation zone
- Fisheries Management Zone 18
Species in Desert Lake
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Bluntnose Minnow
Brown Bullhead
Cisco
Golden Shiner
Lake Trout
Largemouth Bass- Lepomis sp.
Logperch
Northern Pike
Pumpkinseed
Rock Bass
Slimy Sculpin
Smallmouth Bass
White Sucker
Yellow Bullhead
Yellow Perch
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Seasons & limits — Fisheries Management Zone 18
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | Open all year | S - 30 | Conservation licence: C - 10 |
| Lake Trout | 4th Sat. in May - Sept. 8 | S - 2 | Conservation licence: C - 1 |
| Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass or any combination | 3rd Sat. in June - Dec. 15 | S - 6 | Conservation licence: C - 2 |
| Northern Pike | Jan. 1 - Mar. 31 & 2nd Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | S - 6 | Conservation licence: C - 2 |
| Yellow Perch | Open all year | S - 50 | Conservation licence: C - 25 |
Always confirm regulations with the official provincial guide before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
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Species & zone: Land Information Ontario (Aquatic Resource Area). Regulations: Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary data (data.ontario.ca).