Skootamatta Lake

Skootamatta Lake

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Skootamatta Lake is a Lake in Addington Highlands. It is at the head of the Skootamatta River that joins to the Moira River north of Tweed, Ontario. Bon Echo Provincial Park is located just to the north. The lake is a popular destination for cottagers and fishermen alike. The lake is easily accessible by car with 2 main roads leading from highway 41. There is a public use boat ramp located on Hughes Landing Road. The lake is also one of the few lakes in the area with an abundance of crown land so boat traffic on the lake is usually fairly low.

At the head of the Skootamatta there is a dam that regulates the level of water in the lake that benefits recreation, wildlife and fish. It also provides low-flow augmentation and flood control in the Skootamatta River.

Communities near the lake include:
*Cloyne, Ontario
*Northbrook, Ontario

The Lake's name is thought to come from Ojibwa words meaning "burnt shoreline".


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