Bancroft • Haliburton • Kawarthas

Cottage Country Lakes Guide

Explore the pristine lakes of Bancroft, Haliburton Highlands, and the Kawarthas. Find waterfront properties, fishing info, and lake details for cottage country's most desirable lakes.

Lake Information

Major Lakes in Cottage Country

Detailed information on 12 major lakes in the Bancroft, Haliburton Highlands, and Kawarthas region — including fish species, lake size, depth, boating, and waterfront real estate.

Highlands East

Paudash Lake

Paudash Lake is a deep, clear lake in Highlands East known for its excellent year-round road access and proximity to Bancroft amenities. Popular for b...

🎣 Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye 📐 755 ha 💧 46 m deep
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Hastings Highlands

Wollaston Lake

Wollaston Lake is celebrated for its sandy shorelines and crystal-clear water. Located in Hastings Highlands, it offers a quieter, more serene setting...

🎣 Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass 📐 N/A ha 💧 N/A m deep
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Anstruther

Eels Lake

Eels Lake is a large, deep lake in Anstruther Township offering one of the most diverse fisheries in the Bancroft region. With six species of fish inc...

🎣 Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass +3 more 📐 946 ha 💧 30 m deep
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North Kawartha

Chandos Lake

Chandos Lake is one of the largest lakes in the North Kawartha region, offering 1,387 hectares of pristine water with depths reaching 48 meters. Known...

🎣 Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass 📐 1,387 ha 💧 48 m deep
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Limerick Township, Hastings County

Limerick Lake

Limerick Lake is a hidden gem in Hastings County where the majority of the shoreline is accessible only by boat. This creates unparalleled privacy and...

🎣 Lake Trout, Perch, Smallmouth Bass 📐 829 ha 💧 30 m deep
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Madawaska Valley

Kamaniskeg Lake

Kamaniskeg Lake is a large lake in the Madawaska Valley connected to the Madawaska River, offering approximately 90 kilometres of boating. Located abo...

🎣 Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye +1 more 📐 Large ha 💧 Deep m deep
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Faraday Township

Bay Lake

Bay Lake is a picturesque lake just 10 minutes south of Bancroft in Faraday Township. With its limestone base providing excellent water quality, the l...

🎣 Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Perch 📐 ~87 (215 acres) ha 💧 22 m deep
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South Algonquin Township

Bark Lake

Bark Lake is one of the largest and deepest lakes in the region, spanning 9,386 acres with a maximum depth of 87 meters. Located 45 minutes north of B...

🎣 Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Sucker 📐 ~3,800 (9,386 acres) ha 💧 87 m deep
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Wicklow

Papineau Lake

Papineau Lake is a deep, pristine lake in Wicklow Township, approximately 30 minutes northeast of Bancroft. With a maximum depth of 64 meters and a su...

🎣 Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass 📐 831 ha 💧 64 m deep
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Mayo Township

Mayo Lake

Mayo Lake is a beautiful lake in Mayo Township with a limestone base that gives it excellent water quality. Part of a two-lake chain with Gin Lake, it...

🎣 Lake Trout, Bass 📐 197 ha 💧 38 m deep
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Herschel Township

Diamond Lake

Diamond Lake is a clean, clear lake in Herschel Township, approximately 20 minutes from Bancroft. With a surface area of 166 hectares and a maximum de...

🎣 Lake Trout 📐 166 ha 💧 25 m deep
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