Skeleton Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)

Skeleton Lake is a picturesque lake located in the Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada. It is situated in the town of Muskoka Lakes and covers an area of approximately 396 hectares (979 acres). The lake is named after the numerous skeletons of fish that were once found on its shores, which were believed to be the result of a phenomenon known as "winterkill." Skeleton 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 rocky and forested, providing visitors with stunning natural scenery and hiking opportunities. There are several cottage and resort properties located on the shores of Skeleton 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, Skeleton 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 Skeleton Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) is 2 hours 19 mins

	This Lake Median Lake Average Lake
Skeleton Lake is 2075 hectares (5127 Acres) in size The median size lake in our area is 71 hectares or 175 Acres (average size 398 hectares)	²⁰⁷⁵ ⁷¹ ³⁹⁸
Skeleton Lake has a maximum depth 65 meters (213 ft) The median depth of lakes in our area is 13.5 m or 44 ft (average depth 18 m)	⁶⁵ ^13.5 ¹⁸
The median depth of Skeleton Lake is 9.10 m (30 ft)	^9.10 ^5.2 ⁷
Skeleton Lake Perimeter 42.00 km (26.1 Miles) The median perimiter of lakes in our area is 3.3 km or 2.05 miles (average Perimiter 3.61 km)	^42.00 ^3.3 ⁴
Skeleton Lake Island/s Perimeter 17.00 km (10.56 Miles)
Skeleton Lake Altitude 281 m (922 ft) The median altitude of lakes in our area is 290 m or 951 ft (average Altitude is 289 m)	²⁸¹ ²⁹⁰ ²⁸⁹
Water Clarity of Skeleton Lake (median 3.2 m) 8.90 m (29ft) The median Secchi Depth of lakes in our area is 3.2 m or 10 ft (average Secchi Depth is 3 m)	^8.90 ^3.2 ³
8 % of Skeleton Lake 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 ⁸ ⁹ ¹⁰
Skeleton Lake's phosphorus content in water is 2.40 ug/L The median Phosphorus content in the water of lakes in our area is 8 ug/l (average Phosphorus content 9 ug/L	^2.40 ⁸ ⁹
Skeleton Lake's watershed area feeding the Lake (excluding lake) 50.2 km² (12405 acres)
Lake Trout found in Skeleton Lake: Yes
Drainage Basin of Skeleton Lake Skeleton River
Skeleton Lake is in the Township of Watt
Shoreline Development on Skeleton Lake is: High; shoreline residential, commercial
Public Access to Skeleton Lake Public: Skeleton Lake Road 2 and 3 Boat Launch
Water Level Management Regulated; water level is controlled by MNR-owned and operated dam.Flows and levels are governed by the Muskoka River Water Management Plan.
Major Fish Species in Skeleton Lake smallmouth bass (I?), lake trout , walleye (I), lake whitefish, burbot
Other Fish Species in Skeleton Lake rainbow smelt (I), cisco ( cisco or lake herring ), white sucker , bluntnose minnow, rock bass (I), brown bullhead , yellow perch , trout-perch, creek chub,lake chub, pumpkinseed , golden shiner, slimy scultpin
Other Species in Skeleton Lake spiny water flea (I 1998)
MNR Fact Sheet for Skeleton Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
MNR Data Sheet for Skeleton Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
Shoreline Land Use Map for Skeleton Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
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 Skeleton Lake is compliments of the Muskoka Water Web maintained by The District Municipality of Muskoka

Maps of Skeleton Lake

Topographical Map of Skeleton Lake in Muskoka Lakes

Topographical Map of Skeleton Lake in Municipality of Muskoka Lakes and the District of Muskoka

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Building as Symbol on Topo map of Skeleton Lake

Buildings surrounding Skeleton Lake
Building to Scale on Topo map of Skeleton Lake

Buildings surrounding Skeleton Lake
Conservation Area on Topo map of Skeleton Lake

Conservation Area surrounding Skeleton Lake
Contour on Topo map of Skeleton Lake

Contours of land surrounding Skeleton Lake
Index_Contour on Topo map of Skeleton Lake

Index Contour
Rapids on Topo map of Skeleton Lake

Rapids

Spot Height on Topo map of Skeleton Lake

Spot Height
Water Falls on Topo map of Skeleton Lake

Water Falls
Water_Falls or Rapids on Topo map of Skeleton Lake

Water Falls/Rapids
Waterbody Elevation on Topo map of Skeleton Lake

Waterbody Elevation
Watercourse on Topo map of Skeleton Lake

Watercourse
Wetland on Topo map of Skeleton Lake

Wetland surrounding Skeleton Lake
Wooded Area on Topo map of Skeleton Lake

Wooded Area surrounding Skeleton Lake

Zoning Map of Skeleton Lake in Muskoka Lakes

Zoning Map of Skeleton Lake in Municipality of Muskoka Lakes and the District of Muskoka

Legend of Muskoka Lakes Zoning Map - Skeleton Lake

     Waterfront Residential
     Environmentally Protected
     Community Residential
     Open Space
     Rural
     Residential Rural
     Waterfront Landing
     Waterfront Commercial
     Waterbody Open Space

Crown Land Map of Skeleton Lake in Muskoka Lakes

Crown Land Map of Skeleton Lake in Municipality of Muskoka Lakes and the District of Muskoka

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     Private Land surrounding Skeleton Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
     Provincial Park surrounding Skeleton Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)
     Crown Land surrounding Skeleton Lake - (Muskoka Lakes) (General Use)
     Conservation Reserve surrounding Skeleton Lake - (Muskoka Lakes)

Lake Contour Maps showing the depths of Skeleton Lake

Contour Map of Skeleton Lake in Municipality of Muskoka Lakes and the District of Muskoka

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