Chemong Lake

Chemong Lake is located 10 minutes North of Peterborough and is one of the three ‘Tri-Lakes’ of the Kawartha’s. You can boat between Bridgenorth, Buckhorn and Bobcaygeon without locking through. It’s proximity to Peterborough makes it an ideal lake for those seeking to retire by the water – it’s home to many permanent residences. Traditional cottages are becoming scarce as they are often purchased and demolished to make room for a larger waterfront home.

The lake itself is quite weedy with a soft, muddy bottom; it’s surrounded by many farms and is mostly a humanmade lake of flooded farm fields. The lake is traversed by a giant causeway roadway that leads into the village of Bridgenorth. There are some clean shorelines, and Chemong Lake does offer exceptional fishing as well as all-season recreation, including boating and snowmobiling. For those seeking a Canadian Shield experience., Chemong Lake is not the ideal choice. However, for avid boaters and fishermen, its an exceptional lake and an excellent cottaging choice. 

Nearby Communities: Ennismore, Fowlers Corners, Buckhorn, Lakefield

Nearby Amenities: Kawartha Hardware Limited, Salon Sorella & Day Spa, Village Pharmacy Lakefield, RBC Royal Bank, The Beer Store, LCBO, Foodland Lakefield, Flannigan’s Butcher Shop, M&M Meat Shop, The Market, Lakefield Laundry Villa, and the Selwyn Public Library.

Surface area: 6119 acres  (2476.2 ha) (24.8 km²)

Max. depth: 21 ft

Fishing:

Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Muskellunge (Muskie), Muskellunge (Muskie), Bluegill, Walleye (Pickerel), Rock Bass, Northern Pike, Brown Bullhead, Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Blacknose Shiner.

Tips: Walleye and bass are good bets. Access from launches near the bridge and on the east shore. Warm water.