Shawanaga Lake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shawanaga Lake
Shawanaga Lake Location in Ontario
Location	Whitestone, Parry Sound District, Ontario
Coordinates	45°33′N 79°58′W / 45.550°N 79.967°W / 45.550; -79.967
Basin countries	Canada
Surface area	220 ha (540 acres)
Average depth	5.8 m (19 ft)
Max. depth	17.7 m (58 ft)
Shore length1	23.7 km (14.7 mi)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Shawanaga Lake is a beautiful lake located in the Municipality of Whitestone, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It's a great place for outdoor fun and fishing adventures!

Discover Shawanaga Lake

Shawanaga Lake is known as a "warm water lake." It has a long, narrow shape. The lake's shoreline stretches across three different areas: Hagerman, Fergusson, and Burpee. Many people enjoy boating on the lake.

Getting There

You can reach Shawanaga Lake in a couple of ways. Shawanaga Lake Road runs along the north side of the lake. This road is usually open during certain seasons. If you want to use the public boat launch, you'll find it on the southern part of the lake. You can get there by using Lorimer Lake Road.

What's Around Shawanaga Lake?

Just above Shawanaga Lake, you'll find a large protected area called the Shawanaga Lake Conservation Reserve. This reserve is a huge natural space, covering about 4,937 hectares (that's like 12,200 acres!). It's located in the geographic Townships of East Burpee and Hagerman.

Lakes in the Reserve

The Shawanaga Lake Conservation Reserve is home to many smaller lakes. These include Dunchurch lake, Boyd lake, De Volve lake, Blue lake, Snakeskin lake, Snake lake, Canning lake, Hobson lake, and Bell lake. This reserve helps protect the natural environment and wildlife in the area.

Fishing Fun

If you enjoy fishing, Shawanaga Lake is a great spot to cast your line! The lake is home to several types of fish that are popular for sport fishing. You might be able to catch fish like yellow perch, rock bass, Northern Pike, and Smallmouth Bass.