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This page is about the lake in southern Ontario. For other lakes with this name in northern Ontario, see Sturgeon Lake (disambiguation).
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Sturgeon Lake
Kawartha Lakes w legend.png
The Kawartha lakes with Sturgeon Lake (marked 'F')
Sturgeon Lake is located in Ontario
Sturgeon Lake
Sturgeon Lake
Location in Ontario
Location Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Group Kawartha Lakes
Coordinates 44°28′N 78°43′W / 44.467°N 78.717°W / 44.467; -78.717
Primary inflows Fenelon River, Scugog River
Basin countries Canada
Max. length 25 km (16 mi)
Max. width 3 km (2 mi)
Surface elevation 246 m (807 ft)
Settlements Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, Sturgeon Point, Bobcaygeon, Dunsford
KL Sturgeon Lake
A map of the city of Kawartha Lakes with Sturgeon Lake highlighted

Sturgeon Lake is a beautiful lake located in the Kawartha Lakes area of Ontario, Canada. It's shaped like the letter "Y" and is an important part of the Trent-Severn Waterway, which is a cool system of canals and lakes.

Many towns are found along its shores. These include Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, Sturgeon Point, and Bobcaygeon. The lake is about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) long from its southern tip to its far north-eastern end.

How Water Flows In and Out

Sturgeon Lake is always getting fresh water from different rivers. This keeps the lake healthy and full.

Rivers Flowing In

  • The Scugog River flows into the lake at its southern point.
  • Cameron Lake also sends water into Sturgeon Lake. This water travels through the Fenelon River at the lake's north-western side.
  • Emily Creek adds its water to the middle-south part of the lake.

Water Leaving the Lake

Water flows out of Sturgeon Lake through the Bobcaygeon River. This river has two main channels, called Big Bob and Little Bob. They are located at the north-eastern end of the lake.

Fish Species in Sturgeon Lake

Sturgeon Lake is a great place for fishing! It's home to several popular types of game fish.

Popular Fish to Catch

  • Bass: You can find both large mouth and small mouth bass here. They are known for being fun to catch.
  • Muskie: The lake also has muskie, which are large and exciting fish for anglers.
  • Walleye: Many people enjoy fishing for walleye in Sturgeon Lake. They are a tasty fish often sought by fishermen.
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