Eagle Lake - (Machar)
Eagle Lake is a large and scenic lake located in the Parry Sound district of Ontario, Canada. It is situated in the township of The Archipelago and covers an area of approximately 943 hectares. The lake is part of a chain of lakes that includes Twelve Mile Lake and Boshkung Lake. Eagle 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 mostly forested and rocky, providing visitors with stunning natural scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. There are several cottage and resort properties located on the shores of Eagle 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, Eagle 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 Eagle Lake - (Machar) is 2 hours 50 mins
This Lake Median Lake Average Lake | |
Eagle Lake is 943 hectares (2330 Acres) in size The median size lake in our area is 71 hectares or 175 Acres (average size 398 hectares) | 943 71 398 |
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Eagle Lake has a maximum depth 22 meters (72 ft)
The median depth of lakes in our area is 13.5 m or 44 ft (average depth 18 m) | 22 13.5 18 |
| The median depth of Eagle Lake is 6.00 m (20 ft) | 6.00 5.2 7 |
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Eagle Lake Perimeter 37.80 km (23.49 Miles)
The median perimiter of lakes in our area is 3.3 km or 2.05 miles (average Perimiter 3.61 km) | 37.80 3.3 4 |
| Eagle Lake Island/s Perimeter 10.50 km (6.52 Miles) | |
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Eagle Lake Altitude 356 m (1168 ft)
The median altitude of lakes in our area is 290 m or 951 ft (average Altitude is 289 m) | 356 290 289 |
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Water Clarity of Eagle 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 |
| Eagle Lake's watershed area feeding the Lake (excluding lake) 32.0 km2 (7907 acres) | |
| Drainage Basin of Eagle Lake Distress River | |
| Eagle Lake's percentage of shoreline which is Crown Land 10 % | |
| Eagle Lake is in the Township of Machar | |
| Shoreline Development on Eagle Lake is: high; commercial, shoreline residential | |
| Public Access to Eagle Lake public; launch at narrows, Provincial Park facilities | |
| Water Level Management not regulated | |
| Major Fish Species in Eagle Lake (R), rainbow trout (S), , (I 2001), (I ~1940), lake whitefish, (E?) | |
| Other Fish Species in Eagle Lake , , (I ~1955) , , | |
| Other Species in Eagle Lake spiny water flea (I 2005) | |
| 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 Eagle Lake is compliments of the Muskoka Water Web maintained by The District Municipality of Muskoka | |
Maps of Eagle Lake
Topographical Map of Eagle Lake in Machar
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Buildings surrounding Eagle Lake
Buildings surrounding Eagle Lake
Conservation Area surrounding Eagle Lake
Contours of land surrounding Eagle Lake
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Wetland surrounding Eagle Lake
Wooded Area surrounding Eagle LakeCrown Land Map of Eagle Lake in Machar
Legend for Crown Land Map
Private Land surrounding Eagle Lake - (Machar)Provincial Park surrounding Eagle Lake - (Machar)
Crown Land surrounding Eagle Lake - (Machar) (General Use)
Conservation Reserve surrounding Eagle Lake - (Machar)
Lake Contour Maps showing the depths of Eagle Lake
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All measurements of the countour map showing the depths of Eagle Lake are in feet.
