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
This Lake Median Lake Average Lake | |
Boshkung Lake is 715 hectares (1767 Acres) in size The median size lake in our area is 71 hectares or 175 Acres (average size 398 hectares) | 715 71 398 |
Boshkung Lake has a maximum depth 71 meters (233 ft)
The median depth of lakes in our area is 13.5 m or 44 ft (average depth 18 m) | 71 13.5 18 |
Boshkung Lake Altitude 307 m (1007 ft)
The median altitude of lakes in our area is 290 m or 951 ft (average Altitude is 289 m) | 307 290 289 |
Water Clarity of Boshkung Lake (median 3.2 m) 5.00 m (16ft)
The median Secchi Depth of lakes in our area is 3.2 m or 10 ft (average Secchi Depth is 3 m) | 5.00 3.2 3 |
Drainage Basin of Boshkung Lake Gull River | |
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 |
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All measurements of the countour map showing the depths of Boshkung Lake are in feet.
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