Chandos Lake is considered by many to be one of the top cottaging lakes in the Kawartha’s. It is located just north of Apsley Ontario, making it a 2+ hour drive from the GTA. Chandos Lake is a classic Canadian-Shield lake with rocky shores and islands. It consists of three distinct bays connected by narrows – West Bay, South Bay and Gilmour’s Bay.
Its spring-fed, providing for excellent water quality and is the largest lake in the Crow River watershed. There are approximately 1200 cottages on Chandos, with three marinas and a public beach.
Chandos Lake is exceptionally picturesque, with its rugged shorelines and windswept pines. A very popular lake among cottagers – real estate values continue to climb on this desirable lake.
Nearby Communities: Apsley, Glen Alda, Lasswade
Nearby Amenities: Sayers Foods, Swiss Bear Restaurant & Bakery, Hunters General Store, RBC, LCBO, Guardian – Apsley Pharmacy, Apsley Home Hardware, North Kawartha, Public Library, Tuckers Marine, Apsley Vintage & Gallery.
Surface area: 3,430 acres (1,387 ha) 16.6 km²
Max. depth: 48 m (157 ft)
Fishing:
Species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Lake Trout, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Cisco, Bluntnose Minnow, Splake, Walleye (Pickerel), Brown Bullhead.
Tips: Fish for pike and bass. A boat launch at the north end, several islands and underwater structure. Coldwater.
