Bancroft • Haliburton Highlands • Kawarthas
Cottage Country Lakes Guide
Twelve of the major lakes across Wade's service area — Hastings Highlands, Haliburton, and North Kawartha — with real fishing, access, and size details for each.
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Every lake below is within Wade's core service area. Click through for fish species, depth and size where available, access points, and what makes each lake worth a look.
Baptiste Lake
A big-bass lake in Hastings Highlands, about 10 km from downtown Bancroft and part of a connected three-lake boating system.
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Paudash Lake
A deep, glacial lake in Haliburton County along Highway 28, just north of Silent Lake Provincial Park and 27 km south of Algonquin Park.
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Wollaston Lake
The largest lake in Wollaston Township, sitting right beside Coe Hill and about 20 minutes from Bancroft.
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Eels Lake
A high-clarity lake between the Kawarthas and the Haliburton Highlands, known for its many islands and bays.
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Chandos Lake
The largest lake in the Crowe River watershed, about 20 km east of Apsley in North Kawartha.
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Limerick Lake
A chain-connected lake in Limerick Township, about 25 km south of Bancroft off Highway 62.
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Kamaniskeg Lake
A large, scenic lake in the Madawaska Valley, anchored by Barry's Bay at its north end and Combermere to the southeast.
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Bay Lake
A stocked lake trout lake within the Bancroft district, also home to bass, walleye, and perch.
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Bark Lake
A large, mostly Crown-land lake near Barry's Bay, managed as part of the Madawaska River hydro system.
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Papineau Lake
A deep, crystal-clear lake south of Barry's Bay, known for its sandy public beach and strong trout fishery.
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Mayo Lake
A quieter, smaller lake in Carlow/Mayo Township near McArthurs Mills — a low-key alternative to the region's bigger-name lakes.
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Diamond Lake
A clear-water lake in Herschel Township, about 20 minutes west of Bancroft, known for sandy shoreline and rock cliffs.
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Looking for Waterfront in Cottage Country?
Whether you know exactly which lake you want or you're still exploring options, Wade can help you find the right fit across Bancroft, Haliburton Highlands, and the Kawarthas.