Steenburg Lake is located approx 30 minutes South of Bancroft, in Limerick Township. This lake is about 281 hectares in size and has a maximum depth of approx 20 meters. Fish species include Large Mouth Bass, Small Mouth Bass and Splake. There are 4 named islands on Steenburg Lake, Crab Island, Dewey’s Island, Picket Island and Powers Island. Steenburg Lake was settled early in the 1900’s, and some vintage cottages still remain.