Barnes Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
Average traveling time from the GTA to Barnes Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) is 2 hours 15 mins
This Lake Median Lake Average Lake | ||
| Barnes Lake Size | 67 ha (166 Acres) The median size lake in our area is 71 ha or 175 Acres (average size 398 ha) | 67 71 398 |
| Barnes Lake max Depth |
7 m (23 ft)
The median depth of lakes in our area is 13.5 m or 44 ft (average depth 18 m) | 7 13.5 18 |
| Barnes Lake Altitude |
312 m (1024 ft)
The median altitude of lakes in our area is 290 m or 951 ft (average Altitude is 289 m) | 312 290 289 |
| Water Clarity (median 3.2 m) |
3.60 m (12ft)
The median Secchi Depth of lakes in our area is 3.2 m or 10 ft (average Secchi Depth is 3 m) | 3.60 3.2 3 |
| Watershed Area feeding the Lake (excluding lake) | 2.6 km2 (642 acres) | |
| Drainage Basin | Skeleton River | |
| Percentage of Shoreline which is Crown Land | 95 % | |
| Barnes Lake is in the District of | Muskoka - Zoning By-Laws of Muskoka | |
| Barnes Lake is in the Municipality of | Muskoka Lakes - Zoning By-Laws of Muskoka Lakes | |
| Barnes Lake is in the Township of | Cardwell | |
| Local Name | Big Long Lake | |
| Shoreline Development | very low; recreation camp | |
| Public Access to Barnes Lake | unknown; may be accessible by a trail from Fish Hatchery Road, but beginning of trail may be on private land | |
| Water Level Management | not regulated | |
| Major Fish Species in Barnes Lake | largemouth Bass (I 2017), (?), | |
| MNR Fact Sheet for Barnes Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) | ||
| MNR Data Sheet for Barnes Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) | ||
| Short Term Rental Restrictions (eg: AirBnB) | No Restriction - Data updated | |
| Short Term Rental Restrictions Details | "There is nothing restricting a property owner from renting a cottage on a long or short term basis, however the renters must comply with all by-laws such as burning, noise, fireworks and parking." | |
| Additional Information | https://www.muskokalakes.ca/en/residents/frequently-asked-questions.aspx | |
| 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 Barnes Lake is compliments of the Muskoka Water Web maintained by The District Municipality of Muskoka | ||
Maps of Barnes Lake
Topographical Map of Barnes Lake in Muskoka Lakes
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Buildings surrounding Barnes Lake
Buildings surrounding Barnes Lake
Conservation Area surrounding Barnes Lake
Contours of land surrounding Barnes Lake
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Wooded Area surrounding Barnes LakeZoning Map of Barnes Lake in Muskoka Lakes
Legend of Muskoka Lakes Zoning Map - Barnes Lake
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Crown Land Map of Barnes Lake in Muskoka Lakes
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Private Land surrounding Barnes Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)Provincial Park surrounding Barnes Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
Crown Land surrounding Barnes Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) (General Use)
Conservation Reserve surrounding Barnes Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
Cottages for Sale on Barnes Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
Sorry no cottages for sale at the moment on Barnes Lake (Muskoka Lakes)
