Leonard Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
Leonard Lake is situated in the geographic township of Monck within the Township of Muskoka Lakes. The lake is located approximately half way between the town of Bracebridge and the village of Port Carling, north of Hwy 118 East. Leonard Lake is a headwater lake and flows into Lake Muskoka at Milford Bay. Leonard lake is 1.95km2 in size and is located in the jurisdiction of the Township of Muskoka Lakes. Leonard Lake experienced a blue-green algae bloom in 2018, located in the south-western bay of the lake, which was confirmed by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) on September 28, 2018. This led to the lake being classified as vulnerable in Schedule E2 of the Muskoka Official Plan (More info at Leonard Lake Causation Study)
Average traveling time from the GTA to Leonard Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) is 2 hours 3 mins
This Lake Median Lake Average Lake | ||
| Leonard Lake Size | 195 ha (482 Acres) The median size lake in our area is 71 ha or 175 Acres (average size 398 ha) | 195 71 398 |
| Leonard Lake max Depth |
18 m (59 ft)
The median depth of lakes in our area is 13.5 m or 44 ft (average depth 18 m) | 18 13.5 18 |
| Leonard Lake median Depth | 6.80 m (22 ft) | 6.80 5.2 7 |
| Leonard Lake Perimeter |
13.90 km (8.64 Miles)
The median perimiter of lakes in our area is 3.3 km or 2.05 miles (average Perimiter 3.61 km) | 13.90 3.3 4 |
| Leonard Lake Island/s Perimeter | 3.70 km (2.3 Miles) | |
| Leonard Lake Altitude |
275 m (902 ft)
The median altitude of lakes in our area is 290 m or 951 ft (average Altitude is 289 m) | 275 290 289 |
| Water Clarity (median 3.2 m) |
4.10 m (13ft)
The median Secchi Depth of lakes in our area is 3.2 m or 10 ft (average Secchi Depth is 3 m) | 4.10 3.2 3 |
| Percentage of Shoreline which is wetland |
9 %
The median Percentage of Shoreline which is wetland of lakes in our area is 9 % (average Percentage of shoreline which is wetland 10.269230769231) % | 9 9 10 |
| Phosphorus content in water |
6.30 ug/L
The median Phosphorus content in the water of lakes in our area is 8.45 ug/l (average Phosphorus content 9.1030769230769 ug/L | 6.30 8.45 9 |
| Watershed Area feeding the Lake (excluding lake) | 3.9 km2 (964 acres) | |
| Lake Trout found in Lake | No | |
| Drainage Basin | Muskoka River | |
| Leonard Lake is in the District of | Muskoka - Zoning By-Laws of Muskoka | |
| Leonard Lake is in the Municipality of | Muskoka Lakes - Zoning By-Laws of Muskoka Lakes | |
| Leonard Lake is in the Township of | Monck | |
| Shoreline Development | Moderate; shoreline residential | |
| Public Access to Leonard Lake | Public: boat launch off Hwy 118 Boat Launch | |
| Water Level Management | not regulated | |
| Major Fish Species in Leonard Lake | rainbow trout (S), lake whitefish, , (I 1939), (I 1931) | |
| Other Fish Species in Leonard Lake | golden shiner, pearl dace, , , | |
| Other Species in Leonard Lake | spiny water flea (I 2001) | |
| MNR Fact Sheet for Leonard Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) | ||
| MNR Data Sheet for Leonard Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) | ||
| Shoreline Land Use Map for Leonard Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) | ||
| Short Term Rental Restrictions (eg: AirBnB) | No Restriction - Data updated | |
| Short Term Rental Restrictions Details | "There is nothing restricting a property owner from renting a cottage on a long or short term basis, however the renters must comply with all by-laws such as burning, noise, fireworks and parking." | |
| Additional Information | https://www.muskokalakes.ca/en/residents/frequently-asked-questions.aspx | |
| 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 Leonard Lake is compliments of the Muskoka Water Web maintained by The District Municipality of Muskoka | ||
Maps of Leonard Lake
Topographical Map of Leonard Lake in Muskoka Lakes
Legend
Buildings surrounding Leonard Lake
Buildings surrounding Leonard Lake
Conservation Area surrounding Leonard Lake
Contours of land surrounding Leonard Lake
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Wetland surrounding Leonard Lake
Wooded Area surrounding Leonard LakeZoning Map of Leonard Lake in Muskoka Lakes
Legend of Muskoka Lakes Zoning Map - Leonard Lake
Waterfront ResidentialEnvironmentally Protected
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Crown Land Map of Leonard Lake in Muskoka Lakes
Legend for Crown Land Map
Private Land surrounding Leonard Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)Provincial Park surrounding Leonard Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
Crown Land surrounding Leonard Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) (General Use)
Conservation Reserve surrounding Leonard Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
Lake Contour Maps showing the depths of Leonard Lake
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All measurements of the countour map showing the depths of Leonard Lake are in feet.
Cottages for Sale on Leonard Lake
Cottages for Sale close to Leonard Lake
Lake Videos
Previously listed Cottages on Leonard Lake
1169 LEONARD LAKE 1 Road, Muskoka Lakes Twp, P1L1W8 was previously listed 2022-07-01, mls# 40279206
1190 Glen Gordon Road Unit# 8, Milford Bay, P1L1X4 was previously listed 2021-06-22, mls# 40127391
1080 Glen Gordon Road Unit# 2, Milford Bay, P1L1X4 was previously listed 2021-05-19, mls# 40104482
1080 Glen Gordon Road Unit# 1, Milford Bay, P1L1X4 was previously listed 2021-05-12, mls# 40103685
