Skeleton Lake is a picturesque lake located in the Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada. It is situated in the town of Muskoka Lakes and covers an area of approximately 396 hectares (979 acres). The lake is named after the numerous skeletons of fish that were once found on its shores, which were believed to be the result of a phenomenon known as "winterkill." Skeleton Lake is a popular destination for recreational activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including lake trout, smallmouth bass, and northern pike. The lake's shoreline is rocky and forested, providing visitors with stunning natural scenery and hiking opportunities. There are several cottage and resort properties located on the shores of Skeleton Lake, providing visitors with a range of accommodation options. The lake is easily accessible by car and is located about two and a half hours north of Toronto. The lake is also known for its clear water and excellent water quality, making it a popular destination for swimming and other water activities. Overall, Skeleton Lake is a beautiful and serene destination that offers a variety of outdoor activities and natural beauty for visitors to enjoy.
Average traveling time from the GTA to Skeleton Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) is 2 hours 19 mins
This Lake Median Lake Average Lake | |
Skeleton Lake is 2075 hectares (5127 Acres) in size The median size lake in our area is 71 hectares or 175 Acres (average size 398 hectares) | 2075 71 398 |
Skeleton Lake has a maximum depth 65 meters (213 ft)
The median depth of lakes in our area is 13.5 m or 44 ft (average depth 18 m) | 65 13.5 18 |
The median depth of Skeleton Lake is 9.10 m (30 ft) | 9.10 5.2 7 |
Skeleton Lake Perimeter 42.00 km (26.1 Miles)
The median perimiter of lakes in our area is 3.3 km or 2.05 miles (average Perimiter 3.61 km) | 42.00 3.3 4 |
Skeleton Lake Island/s Perimeter 17.00 km (10.56 Miles) | |
Skeleton Lake Altitude 281 m (922 ft)
The median altitude of lakes in our area is 290 m or 951 ft (average Altitude is 289 m) | 281 290 289 |
Water Clarity of Skeleton Lake (median 3.2 m) 8.90 m (29ft)
The median Secchi Depth of lakes in our area is 3.2 m or 10 ft (average Secchi Depth is 3 m) | 8.90 3.2 3 |
8 % of Skeleton Lake shorline is wetland. The median percentage of shoreline which is wetland of lakes in our area is 9 % (average Percentage of shoreline which is wetland 10) % |
Percentage of Shoreline which is wetland 8 9 10 |
Skeleton Lake's phosphorus content in water is 2.40 ug/L
The median Phosphorus content in the water of lakes in our area is 8 ug/l (average Phosphorus content 9 ug/L | 2.40 8 9 |
Skeleton Lake's watershed area feeding the Lake (excluding lake) 50.2 km2 (12405 acres) | |
Lake Trout found in Skeleton Lake: Yes | |
Drainage Basin of Skeleton Lake Skeleton River | |
Skeleton Lake is in the Township of Watt | |
Shoreline Development on Skeleton Lake is: High; shoreline residential, commercial | |
Public Access to Skeleton Lake Public: Skeleton Lake Road 2 and 3 Boat Launch | |
Water Level Management Regulated; water level is controlled by MNR-owned and operated dam.Flows and levels are governed by the Muskoka River Water Management Plan. | |
Major Fish Species in Skeleton Lake (I?), , (I), lake whitefish, | |
Other Fish Species in Skeleton Lake (I), cisco (), , bluntnose minnow, (I), , , trout-perch, creek chub,lake chub, , golden shiner, slimy scultpin | |
Other Species in Skeleton Lake spiny water flea (I 1998) | |
Notes: E: extirpated, I: introduced – intentional or accidental, O: occasional, R: remnant, S: currently stocked, ?: status uncertain, 2009: year of first record or introduction if known, blank: presumed native | |
Much of the above data for Skeleton Lake is compliments of the Muskoka Water Web maintained by The District Municipality of Muskoka |
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All measurements of the countour map showing the depths of Skeleton Lake are in feet.
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