Hesners Lake

Hesners Lake in Muskoka

In the geographic township of Wood, just northeast of Bala sits Hesners Lake. A small, clean lake located among several smaller-sized lakes in the Muskoka Lakes region, it is ideally located for Muskoka’s Cottage Life. With clear water for swimming and watersports and its proximity to the popular Moon River, there is no shortage of activities nearby.

Perfect for a relaxing afternoon on the dock or nighttime cookout, a quick dip in the afternoon sun or a day out on the boat, Hesners Lake has a lot to offer.

Location
Official Name	Hesners Lake
Local Name	Eveness Lake
County/District	Muskoka
Municipality	Township of Muskoka Lakes
Drainage Basin	Moon River
Latitude/Longitude	45.014 N 79.643 W

Physical Features
Surface Area (km)	0.24
Elevation (m asl)	230
Mean Depth (m)	3
Maximum Depth (m)	7
Perimeter (km)	3.1
Island Shoreline (km)	0.2
Clarity (m)	3.7

Land Use and Development
Crown Land (%)	0
Provincial Parks	none
Shoreline Development	moderate; shoreline residential
Access	private
Water Level Management	not regulated

Fish Species
Major Fish Species	smallmouth bass, largemouth bass
Other Fish Species	yellow perch, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed