Manitouwabing Lake - (McKellar)

Manitouwabing Lake is a beautiful lake located in the Parry Sound district of Ontario, Canada. It is situated in the municipality of McKellar and covers an area of approximately 1,056 hectares (2,610 acres). Manitouwabing Lake is known for its clear water and scenic beauty, and it 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 undeveloped and is surrounded by forests and rocky outcrops, providing visitors with stunning natural scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. There are several cottage and resort properties located on the shores of Manitouwabing 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. In addition to recreational activities, Manitouwabing Lake is also known for its historical significance. The lake was an important transportation route for the fur trade in the 18th and 19th centuries, and there are several historical sites and artifacts related to this period that can be found in the area. Overall, Manitouwabing Lake is a beautiful and serene destination that offers a variety of outdoor activities and natural beauty for visitors to enjoy.

	This Lake Median Lake Average Lake
Manitouwabing Lake is 1178 hectares (2911 Acres) in size The median size lake in our area is 71 hectares or 175 Acres (average size 398 hectares)	¹¹⁷⁸ ⁷¹ ³⁹⁸
Manitouwabing Lake has a maximum depth 33 meters (108 ft) The median depth of lakes in our area is 13.5 m or 44 ft (average depth 18 m)	³³ ^13.5 ¹⁸
The median depth of Manitouwabing Lake is 5.60 m (18 ft)	^5.60 ^5.2 ⁷
Manitouwabing Lake Perimeter 117.00 km (72.7 Miles) The median perimiter of lakes in our area is 3.3 km or 2.05 miles (average Perimiter 3.61 km)	^117.00 ^3.3 ⁴
Manitouwabing Lake Island/s Perimeter 20.10 km (12.49 Miles)
Manitouwabing Lake Altitude 245 m (804 ft) The median altitude of lakes in our area is 290 m or 951 ft (average Altitude is 289 m)	²⁴⁵ ²⁹⁰ ²⁸⁹
Water Clarity of Manitouwabing Lake (median 3.2 m) 2.40 m (8ft) The median Secchi Depth of lakes in our area is 3.2 m or 10 ft (average Secchi Depth is 3 m)	^2.40 ^3.2 ³
Manitouwabing Lake's watershed area feeding the Lake (excluding lake) 400.0 km² (98842 acres)
Drainage Basin of Manitouwabing Lake Seguin River
Manitouwabing Lake's percentage of shoreline which is Crown Land 5 %
Manitouwabing Lake is in the Township of McKellar
Shoreline Development on Manitouwabing Lake is: High; Urban, Commercial, Shoreline residential
Public Access to Manitouwabing Lake Public; Boat Launch (4), Highway 124, Lakeshore Road,Lakeside Cres, Centre Road (Fire Route 200)
Water Level Management Regulated; dam is owned and operated by Parry Sound Power Gen.Flows and levels are managed in accordance with Seguin River Water Management Plan
Major Fish Species in Manitouwabing Lake Largemouth Bass (I), Smallmouth Bass (I), Walleye (I),Northern Pike, Black Crappie (I 2005
Other Fish Species in Manitouwabing Lake Lake Whitefish, Black Crappie, Creek Chub, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Perch, Bluntnose Minnow, Eastern Blacknose Dace, Cisco, Pumpkinseed,Rock Bass, Common Carp, White Sucker
Other Species in Manitouwabing Lake Spiny Water Flea (2000)
MNR Fact Sheet for Manitouwabing Lake - (McKellar)
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 Manitouwabing Lake is compliments of the Muskoka Water Web maintained by The District Municipality of Muskoka