Belmont Lake (Ontario) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Belmont Lake |
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 Belmont Lake
Location in Southern Ontario
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| Location | Peterborough County, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44°29′42″N 77°49′36″W / 44.49500°N 77.82667°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Part of | Great Lakes Basin |
| Primary inflows | Crowe River, North River |
| Primary outflows | Crowe River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi) |
| Max. width | 3.1 kilometres (1.9 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 187 m (614 ft) |
Belmont Lake is a beautiful lake located in Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada. It's part of a big water system that connects to the Great Lakes Basin through the Trent Severn Waterway. This waterway is like a giant water highway that links many lakes and rivers.
Rivers and Water Flow
Belmont Lake has two rivers that flow into it and one river that flows out.
- One river comes from the north, from Cordova Lake. You can explore about 1 km of this river by small boat. It has both deep and shallow areas, and some parts are rocky.
- Another river flows in from Brackenridge Bay on Round Lake, located on the west side of Belmont Lake. Here, you'll find a small waterfall that changes size depending on how much water is flowing.
- The Crowe River flows out of Belmont Lake on the east side. You can also navigate about 1 km of this river by small boat. At the end of this section, there's a dam that separates Belmont Lake from Crowe Lake.
Islands and Nature
Belmont Lake is home to about 50 islands! Many of these islands have names. The biggest one is called Big Island. It's about 1 km long and 375 meters wide at its widest point. About 45 cottages are built on Big Island.
The lake is known for its natural beauty and has been a popular spot for cottagers for a long time. Belmont Lake is located at the very southern edge of the Canadian Shield. This is why you'll see many rocky islands and shorelines around the lake.
There's a fun rumor that Belmont Lake was almost named Loon Lake. This is because many loons, a type of bird known for its unique call, are often seen and heard on the lake every year.
Fish and Wildlife
Belmont Lake has a healthy population of fish. You can find many different kinds of fish here, including Perch, Bass, Bluegill, Catfish, and Pickerel.
In the past, there were many Muskellunge (often called Muskie) in the lake. However, their numbers have gone down because a different type of fish, the Pike, has moved into the lake. Pike are not native to Belmont Lake and can affect the Muskie population.
Lake Features
The lake has two large bays.
- The southernmost part of the lake has a big bay called King Bay.
- The northernmost part of the lake has a large bay called Deer Bay.
From the very south to the very north, the main part of Belmont Lake is about 7.5 km long. At its widest point, from the river flowing in on the west to the river flowing out on the east, it's about 3.1 km wide. Many of the older cottages are still present on Belmont Lake, which helps it keep its charming "cottagey" feel.
Images for kids
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A sailing regatta on Belmont Lake.
