Kashagawigamog Lake
The largest lake in Haliburton's 5-lake chain, stretching 16 km between Haliburton village and Minden — boat right into downtown Haliburton.
Quick answer: Kashagawigamog Lake is the largest lake in Haliburton's 5-lake chain, stretching 16 km between Haliburton village and Minden. Known for lake trout, walleye, and muskie fishing plus boat-in access to downtown Haliburton, it's one of Haliburton County's most desirable waterfront markets. Wade Kovacic, Sales Representative with CENTURY 21 Granite Realty Group Inc., Brokerage, helps buyers and sellers on the lake.
About Kashagawigamog Lake
Kashagawigamog — from an Indigenous word meaning "long and winding waters" — is the biggest of the five connected lakes that also include Canning, Soyers, Grass, and Head lakes. The chain runs from Haliburton village at one end to near Minden at the other, in the Township of Minden Hills.
The signature feature: you can boat from your cottage directly into downtown Haliburton, tie up at the public docks, and walk to shops and restaurants. Few Ontario lakes offer that kind of boat-to-town lifestyle.
Fishing
Kashagawigamog is a genuine multi-species fishery. Deep, cold sections hold lake trout and whitefish, while the bays and structure produce walleye, muskie, and both bass species. It's fished year-round, with a solid winter fishery through the ice.
Fish Species
Access & Amenities
Two marinas and two public boat launches serve the lake, and the shoreline is well developed with a mix of classic cottages, year-round homes, and resorts. Haliburton village and Minden provide full services a short drive or boat ride away.
Nearby
Haliburton village to the northeast and Minden to the southwest anchor the lake, with Sir Sam's Ski/Ride, the Haliburton Sculpture Forest, and Minden's shops and dining all close by.
Kashagawigamog Lake FAQs
How deep is Kashagawigamog Lake?
The lake reaches a maximum depth of 39 metres (128 feet), making it one of the deeper lakes in Haliburton County — deep enough to support a real lake trout population.
What is the Kashagawigamog 5-lake chain?
Kashagawigamog is the largest of five connected lakes — Kashagawigamog, Canning, Soyers, Grass, and Head — running from Haliburton village toward Minden. Boaters can travel the chain, including right into downtown Haliburton's public docks.
What fish are in Kashagawigamog Lake?
Lake trout, walleye, muskellunge, smallmouth and largemouth bass, lake whitefish, and yellow perch. It's one of the most diverse fisheries in the Haliburton Highlands, fished in both summer and winter.
Where are the boat launches on Kashagawigamog Lake?
Two marinas and two public boat launches serve the lake, so getting on the water is straightforward whether you trailer in or keep a boat at a marina.
How far is Kashagawigamog Lake from Toronto?
About a 2-hour drive, in the Township of Minden Hills between Haliburton village and Minden — close enough for regular weekend use.
Thinking of Selling on Kashagawigamog Lake?
Waterfront on the 5-lake chain is always in demand. Get a free, no-obligation home valuation from Wade Kovacic, Sales Representative with CENTURY 21 Granite Realty Group Inc., Brokerage — based on recent comparable waterfront sales, not an automated guess.