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Lake Of Bays - (Lake of Bays)

Lake of Bays is the largest lake in Lake of Bays Township and the second largest lake in the Muskoka River Watershed. It spans from the village of Dwight on its northeastern shore to the village of Dorset on its southeastern shore and the village of Baysville on its southwestern shore. Lake of Bays can be accessed via Highways 60 or 35 and also Muskoka Roads 2, 9, 21, 22 & 117.

Average traveling time from the GTA to Lake Of Bays - (Lake of Bays) is 2 hours 37 mins

This Lake
Median Lake
Average Lake
Lake of Bays is 6780 hectares (16754 Acres) in size
The median size lake in our area is 71 hectares or 175 Acres (average size 398 hectares)
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Lake of Bays has a maximum depth 70 meters (230 ft)
The median depth of lakes in our area is 13.5 m or 44 ft (average depth 18 m)
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The median depth of Lake of Bays is 22.00 m (72 ft)
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Lake of Bays Perimeter 167.00 km (103.77 Miles)
The median perimiter of lakes in our area is 3.3 km or 2.05 miles (average Perimiter 3.61 km)
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Lake of Bays Island/s Perimeter 31.00 km (19.26 Miles)
Lake of Bays Altitude 316 m (1037 ft)
The median altitude of lakes in our area is 290 m or 951 ft (average Altitude is 289 m)
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Water Clarity of Lake of Bays (median 3.2 m) 3.90 m (13ft)
The median Secchi Depth of lakes in our area is 3.2 m or 10 ft (average Secchi Depth is 3 m)
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12 % of Lake of Bays shorline is wetland. The median percentage of shoreline which is wetland of lakes in our area is 9 % (average Percentage of shoreline which is wetland 10) %
Percentage of Shoreline which is wetland 12
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Lake of Bays's phosphorus content in water is 6.90 ug/L
The median Phosphorus content in the water of lakes in our area is 8 ug/l (average Phosphorus content 9 ug/L
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Lake of Bays's watershed area feeding the Lake (excluding lake) 1330.0 km2 (328650 acres)
Lake Trout found in Lake of Bays: Yes
Drainage Basin of Lake of Bays South Muskoka River
Lake of Bays is in the Township of McLean
Local Name of Lake of Bays is Fork Lake
Shoreline Development on Lake of Bays is: High; urban, shoreline residential, commercial
Public Access to Lake of Bays Public launches at Old Hwy 117, South Portage Road, Rabbit Bay, Dwight; private access through several marinas. Boat Launch
Water Level Management Regulated; water level is controlled by MNR-owned and operated dam at Baysville. Flows and levels are governed by the Muskoka River Water Management Plan.
Major Fish Species in Lake of Bays rainbow trout (O, occur incidentally from stocking in Oxtongue R.), (R), , lake whitefish, cisco, (I), (I), (I?)
Other Fish Species in Lake of Bays (I), longnose sucker, , , , trout-perch, (I), (I?), Bluntnose Minnow, Common Shiner, Mottled Sculpin, Pumpkinseed, Slimy Sculpin,
Other Species in Lake of Bays spiny water flea (1995, I)

MNR Fact Sheet for Lake Of Bays - (Lake of Bays)

MNR Data Sheet for Lake Of Bays - (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 for Lake of Bays is compliments of the Muskoka Water Web maintained by The District Municipality of Muskoka

Maps of Lake Of Bays

Topographical Map of Lake Of Bays in Lake of Bays

Topographical Map of Lake Of Bays in Municipality of Lake of Bays and the District of Muskoka

Legend

Building as Symbol on Topo map of Lake of BaysBuildings surrounding Lake of Bays
Building to Scale on Topo map of Lake of BaysBuildings surrounding Lake of Bays
Conservation Area on Topo map of Lake of BaysConservation Area surrounding Lake of Bays
Contour on Topo map of Lake of BaysContours of land surrounding Lake of Bays
Index_Contour on Topo map of Lake of BaysIndex Contour
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Spot Height on Topo map of Lake of BaysSpot Height
Water Falls on Topo map of Lake of BaysWater Falls
Water_Falls or Rapids on Topo map of Lake of BaysWater Falls/Rapids
Waterbody Elevation on Topo map of Lake of BaysWaterbody Elevation
Watercourse on Topo map of Lake of BaysWatercourse
Wetland on Topo map of Lake of BaysWetland surrounding Lake of Bays
Wooded Area on Topo map of Lake of BaysWooded Area surrounding Lake of Bays

Zoning Map of Lake Of Bays in Lake of Bays

Zoning Map of Lake Of Bays in Municipality of Lake of Bays and the District of Muskoka

Legend of Lake of Bays Zoning Map - Lake Of Bays

     WR - Waterfront Residential 1
     RU - Rural
     OS - Open Space
     CSR - Community Settlement Residential
     RL - Rural Limited
     WOS - Waterfront Open Space
     RR - Rural Residential

Crown Land Map of Lake Of Bays in Lake of Bays

Crown Land Map of Lake Of Bays in Municipality of Lake of Bays and the District of Muskoka

Legend for Crown Land Map

     Private Land surrounding Lake Of Bays - (Lake of Bays)
     Provincial Park surrounding Lake Of Bays - (Lake of Bays)
     Crown Land surrounding Lake Of Bays - (Lake of Bays) (General Use)
     Conservation Reserve surrounding Lake Of Bays - (Lake of Bays)

Lake Contour Maps showing the depths of Lake Of Bays

Contour Map of Lake Of Bays in Municipality of Lake of Bays and the District of Muskoka
Contour Map of Lake Of Bays in Municipality of Lake of Bays and the District of Muskoka
Contour Map of Lake Of Bays in Municipality of Lake of Bays and the District of Muskoka

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All measurements of the countour map showing the depths of Lake Of Bays are in feet.

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