Average traveling time from the GTA to Benson Lake - (Lake of Bays) is 2 hours 24 mins
| Lake Size (median 84 ha) | 35 ha (86 Acres) |
|---|---|
| Lake max Depth | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Lake Perimeter | 3.50 km (2 Miles) |
| Lake Island/s Perimeter | 0.20 km (0 Miles) |
| Lake Altitude (median 290 m) | 362 m (1188 ft) |
| District | Muskoka |
| Municipality | Lake of Bays |
| Township | Sinclair |
| Drainage Basin | Big East River |
| Watershed Area feeding the Lake (excluding lake) | 2.5 km2 (618 acres) |
| Water Clarity (median 3.20 m) | 3.60 m (12ft) |
| Percentage of Shoreline which is Crown Land | 30 % |
| Shoreline Development | low; shoreline residential |
| Public Access | private |
| Water Level Management | not regulated |
| Major Fish Species in Lake | yellow perch |
| Other Fish Species in Lake | pumpkinseed, suckers |
| MNR Fact Sheet for Benson Lake - (Lake of Bays) | |
| 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 is compliments of the Muskoka Water Web maintained by The District Municipality of Muskoka | |
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