Burnt River (Ontario) facts for kids
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The Burnt River within Kinmount
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 Location of the mouth of the Burnt River in southern Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Central Ontario |
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| Main source | Miskwabi Lake Highlands East, Haliburton County 392 m (1,286 ft) 45°02′29″N 78°22′33″W / 45.04139°N 78.37583°W |
| River mouth | Cameron Lake City of Kawartha Lakes 253 m (830 ft) 44°34′52″N 78°45′55″W / 44.58111°N 78.76528°W |
The Burnt River is a river which flows from its source at Miskwabi Lake in Highlands East, Haliburton County south into the Kawartha Lakes region. It empties into Cameron Lake in the city of Kawartha Lakes, part of the Trent–Severn Waterway. The town of Burnt River is located near its southern end.
The river was used to transport lumber to sawmills downstream. Later, the Victoria Railway was built along the river. The old railway bed is now a recreational trail.
The river was given its name after a forest fire in the region left the river's water with an unusual colour.
Fish species
There are three major species of fish in the river including walleye, muskie and smallmouth bass. All three tend to grow smaller than those in the nearby lakes, however they may be legally caught according to local regulations. As well as conventional fishing techniques, the smallmouth bass may be caught while fly fishing.
Tributaries
