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34,428-acre lake in Kenora District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 50 ft. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1977, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey). The exact depth survey is published on its own because no defensible water-specific species roster was found.
MacDowell Lake maps at 34,580 acres behind 258.2 miles of shoreline, broken up by 197 islands. A development index of 9.9 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 88% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. End to end it runs roughly 23.2 mi, about 13.6 mi across. Kenora District claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Hewitt Lake, is 13 mi to the northwest.
Count 23 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 38 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Ontario waters are set by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary) — and special regulations can apply to MacDowell Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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MacDowell Lake is about 50 ft (15 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1977, a decades-old survey (a transect sounding survey).
No official water-specific fish survey, inspected stocking record, reported-catch roster, or species-bearing fisheries classification was found for MacDowell Lake. Its depth chart is still a real survey; species and fishing spots are intentionally left unclaimed.
Fishing on MacDowell Lake is regulated by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary). Check the official Ontario regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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More water nearby: Kenora District fishing maps (1173 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: state fisheries survey programs. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.