Mill Lake - (McDougall)

Mill Lake is a beautiful lake located in the Parry Sound District of Ontario, Canada. It is situated in the town of Parry Sound and covers an area of approximately 593 hectares. The lake is part of a chain of lakes that includes Whitefish Lake and Clear Lake. Mill 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 smallmouth bass, lake trout, and yellow perch. 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 Mill 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 clean water and excellent water quality, making it a popular destination for swimming and other water activities. Overall, Mill 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
Mill Lake is 593 hectares (1465 Acres) in size The median size lake in our area is 71 hectares or 175 Acres (average size 398 hectares)	⁵⁹³ ⁷¹ ³⁹⁸
Mill Lake has a maximum depth 41 meters (135 ft) The median depth of lakes in our area is 13.5 m or 44 ft (average depth 18 m)	⁴¹ ^13.5 ¹⁸
The median depth of Mill Lake is 17.00 m (56 ft)	^17.00 ^5.2 ⁷
Mill Lake Perimeter 23.00 km (14.29 Miles) The median perimiter of lakes in our area is 3.3 km or 2.05 miles (average Perimiter 3.61 km)	^23.00 ^3.3 ⁴
Mill Lake Island/s Perimeter 1.90 km (1.18 Miles)
Mill Lake Altitude 198 m (650 ft) The median altitude of lakes in our area is 290 m or 951 ft (average Altitude is 289 m)	¹⁹⁸ ²⁹⁰ ²⁸⁹
Water Clarity of Mill Lake (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)	^3.90 ^3.2 ³
Mill Lake's watershed area feeding the Lake (excluding lake) 1024.0 km² (253036 acres)
Drainage Basin of Mill Lake Seguin River
Mill Lake is in the Township of McDougall
Shoreline Development on Mill Lake is: High; urban, shoreline residential
Public Access to Mill Lake Public; launches at Halls Road and Riverview Drive Boat Launch
Water Level Management Regulated; water level is controlled by dam owned by Parry Sound Power Gen.Flows and levels are governed by the Seguin River Water Management Plan
Major Fish Species in Mill Lake Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike,Splake (S), Black Crappie (I 1990), Lake Whitefish
Other Fish Species in Mill Lake Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, Cisco, Common Carp
MNR Fact Sheet for Mill Lake - (McDougall)
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 Mill Lake is compliments of the Muskoka Water Web maintained by The District Municipality of Muskoka