Boshkung Lake, also known by its historic name Lake Boshkung, or affectionately as 'Big Boshkung', is a lake in the township of Algonquin Highlands, Haliburton County in Central Ontario, Canada. It is located near Buttermilk Falls, has been a common cottage and recreation destination with a rich history that includes logging, children's camps, camping, and even some farming activities.
Average traveling time from the GTA to Boshkung Lake - (Algonquin Highlands) is 2 hours 21 mins
Boshkung Lake Size (median 84 ha) | 715 ha (1767 Acres) |
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Boshkung Lake max Depth | 71 m (233 ft) |
Boshkung Lake Altitude (median 290 m) | 307 m (1007 ft) |
Boshkung Lake is in the District of | Haliburton |
Boshkung Lake is in the Municipality of | Algonquin Highlands |
Drainage Basin | Gull River |
Water Clarity (median 3.20 m) | 5.00 m (16ft) |
Public Access to Boshkung Lake | Boshkung Lake is located 2 miles north of Carnarvon on Hwy 35. Boat launching sites are located at all tourist lodges |
Major Fish Species in Boshkung Lake | Lake trout, , , , , , , lake whitefish, , , , , common shiner, bluntnose minnow and creek chub. |
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 Boshkung Lake is compliments of the Muskoka Water Web maintained by The District Municipality of Muskoka |