Major Lake Species: Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Whitefish, Yellow Perch
Lake Facts:
Aylen Lake is located northwest of Barry’s Bay and just south of the Algonquin Park boundary in the District of Nipissing
co-ordinates: Lat. 45° 36′ 48″ Long. 77° 50′ 54″
there are at least 11 streams flowing into the lake. The Aylen River flows in on the north end and exits via a dam on the southwest end
Aylen is a typical Canadian Shield lake with deep clear cold water that is well oxygenated and favours a cool to cold water fishery
while the lake reaches depths of 239′, the average depth is 89′
the perimeter of the lake is 46 km (29 miles)
the Aylen River contains both smallmouth bass and brook trout
a public boat launch is located by following Aylen Lake Road to the dam on the southwest side of the lake
Aylen Lake is located within Fisheries Management Zone 15