Chandos Lake Waterfront Real Estate Guide
The largest lake in the Crowe River watershed, about 20 km east of Apsley in North Kawartha.
About Chandos Lake
Chandos Lake is the largest lake in the Crowe River watershed and one of the few area lakes over 1,000 hectares with an average depth over 10 metres. It's shaped like a reversed L, with three main bays — West Bay, South Bay, and Gilmour Bay.
Fed largely by underground springs, Chandos drains north into Flat Creek, then the Crowe River, and eventually reaches Lake Ontario at Trenton. It's a head lake rather than part of the managed Trent-Severn Waterway system.
Fishing
Chandos is an officially designated Lake Trout lake — a designation only about 1% of Ontario lakes carry — with trout found in water 100+ feet deep in the north/east channel. Bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and pike round out a diverse fishery across the lake's many bays.
Fish Species
Access & Amenities
As a busy recreational lake, Chandos sees significant boat traffic on summer weekends; all shoals are clearly marked given the lake's popularity with larger boats.
Nearby
Apsley is the closest service town, about 20 km west, with Bancroft also within reach for a wider range of amenities.
Chandos Lake FAQs
How big is Chandos Lake?
Chandos covers 1,387 hectares with a maximum depth of 48 metres and about 56 km of shoreline — the largest lake in the Crowe River watershed and one of the few area lakes over 1,000 hectares averaging more than 10 metres deep.
Is Chandos Lake a trout lake?
Yes — lake trout are here, along with largemouth and smallmouth bass, pike, and bluegill. The depth and spring-fed water support a genuine cold-water fishery.
Where is Chandos Lake, Ontario?
About 20 km east of Apsley in North Kawartha, Peterborough County. It's a head lake fed largely by underground springs, draining north through Flat Creek into the Crowe River.
What are the bays on Chandos Lake?
The lake is shaped like a reversed L with three main bays — West Bay, South Bay, and Gilmour Bay — so there's plenty of varied shoreline and sheltered water.
What's the real estate market like on Chandos Lake?
As one of the larger, deeper lakes in North Kawartha, Chandos draws steady buyer interest. For current listings or a market valuation, get in touch. Wade Kovacic, Sales Representative, CENTURY 21 Granite Realty Group Inc., Brokerage.
Selling Your Cottage on Chandos Lake
Thinking of selling your cottage on Chandos Lake? Chandos Lake is the largest lake in the Crowe River watershed, about 20 km east of Apsley. Here’s what sellers on Chandos Lake usually ask.
How do I sell my cottage on Chandos Lake?
Call or text me at 905-809-3608. I’ll walk the property, give you a straight, no-obligation opinion of value, and handle the photos, MLS listing and marketing.
What is my cottage on Chandos Lake worth?
It depends on frontage, road access vs water access, condition and season. I’ll give you a free opinion of value based on what’s actually sold on the lake — not a guess.
When is the best time to sell a cottage on Chandos Lake?
Spring brings the most buyers. But four-season cottages sell all winter, with less competition — and winter buyers tend to be serious buyers.
Can I sell my cottage on Chandos Lake in the winter?
Yes, if it’s four-season. I don’t hibernate or close either. Water-access cottages are the exception — those sell best once the water’s open.
What does it cost to sell my cottage on Chandos Lake?
Nothing upfront. Commission and services are agreed when we list.
Thinking About Chandos Lake Real Estate?
Wade Kovacic has deep local knowledge of North Kawartha and the surrounding cottage country. Reach out for current listings, a free property valuation, or help finding the right waterfront fit.
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