Echo Lake (Baysville Area): Simcoe & Muskoka District
dimensions: 12″x18″
double sided
laminated map
black/white
water depth contour lines
locations for the major fish species
access points
information on fish habits and movements
fishing tips
MNR/Travel & Accommodation info. sources
Major Lake Species:Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Catfish
Lake Facts::
Echo Lake is located northeast of Baysville Ontario along County Road 51 (Echo Lake Road) which runs along the south side of the lake
co-ordinates: Lat. 45° 10′ 37″ Long. 79° 04′ 05″
the lake contains a single basin which reaches maximum depths of 39′. The average depth is 15′
this spring fed lake favours a warm water fishery
the lake is part of the South Muskoka River watershed to which it drains
there are several shallow bays that contain reeds and lily pads. Overhanging trees, submerged logs and cottage docks provide good cover for bass in the shallows
smallmouth bass gravitate to the rock rubble shorelines, points and dropoffs
Echo Lake is situated within Fisheries Management Zone 15