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.
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.
Baptiste Lake
Baptiste Lake is one of the most sought-after waterfront destinations in the Bancroft area. As the largest lake in a three-lake chain with Benoir and ...
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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...
View Lake Details →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...
View Lake Details →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...
View Lake Details →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...
View Lake Details →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...
View Lake Details →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...
View Lake Details →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...
View Lake Details →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...
View Lake Details →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...
View Lake Details →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...
View Lake Details →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...
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