Fish Species: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Yellow Perch
Lake Facts:
co-ordinates: Lat. 44° 44′ 23″ Long. 78° 54′ 50″
Head Lake is located west of Norland Ontario along County Rd. 45 in the City of Kawartha Lakes
if you are unfamiliar (or familiar) with this lake beware of the numerous rock piles near the surface especially under low water conditions
the lake consists of a single basin with many fish holding underwater humps and shoals. The deeper east side of the lake has a number of points, islands and bays. Weedbeds can be found in the shallows and at the river mouth.
the Head River flows into the lake on the northeast side and exits on the northwest
while the lake reaches maximum depths of 24′ (7metres), the average depth is 14′ (4 metres)
major fish species include large and smallmouth bass, walleye, muskie and yellow perch
there are two public boat launches on the lake
Head Lake is situated within Fisheries Management Zone 17