Cameron Lake sits at Fenelon Falls, and Sturgeon Lake lies to the east, reached by the Trent-Severn route toward Bobcaygeon. The two lakes share the same waterway and the same fishing zone. The Ontario fishing regulations name Cameron Lake as the endpoint of the Rosedale River.
Facts box
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Region | City of Kawartha Lakes |
| Waterway | Trent-Severn Waterway, 386 km, run by Parks Canada |
| Navigation season | Victoria Day to Thanksgiving, mid-May to mid-October |
| Fisheries Management Zone | Zone 17 |
| Lake sizes and depths | Not confirmed on a primary source. Check Fish ON-Line |
| Nearest emergency department | Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, 24/7/365 |
| Township | City of Kawartha Lakes |
Public access
The City of Kawartha Lakes lists one launch on Cameron Lake and six on Sturgeon Lake. The City’s fishing page shows Beach Park as closed for the 2021 season, so confirm its status with the City before you plan around it.
| Launch | Lake | Location | Depth / dock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenelon Falls | Cameron | Water Street | 3 m; concrete dock; washrooms |
| Beach Park, Bobcaygeon | Sturgeon | 45 Park Street | 2 m; concrete dock; washrooms |
| West Street, Bobcaygeon | Sturgeon | West Street | 2 m; concrete dock |
| McAlpine Park, Bobcaygeon | Sturgeon | Crane Bay Road and Highway 30 | 1 m; concrete dock; washrooms |
| Scotch Line Road, Dunsford | Sturgeon | North end of Scotch Line Road | 2 m; dock |
| Thurstonia, Dunsford | Sturgeon | Highway 36 west of Scotch Line Road | 2 m; dock |
| Southview Estates, Fenelon Falls | Sturgeon | South on Anderson Drive to water | 2 m; no dock |
On the City’s table, Beach Park and McAlpine Park on Sturgeon Lake and the Fenelon Falls ramp on Cameron Lake have washrooms. McAlpine Park is the shallowest at 1 m, and Southview Estates has no dock. The City also lists two municipal docks on Sturgeon Lake: Pleasant Point and Sam’s Dock at Thurstonia.
Fishing below the dams
Both lakes are in Fisheries Management Zone 17, the zone that covers the Trent-Severn, the Kawartha Lakes and the Crowe River. The Zone 17 summary closes two short river stretches at this end of the system. The Rosedale River is closed from the Trent-Severn dam at Rosedale to Cameron Lake. The Fenelon River at Fenelon Falls is closed from the Trent-Severn dam to the second power line, 1 km downstream. Both sanctuaries run from January 1 to the Friday after the second Saturday in May, and again from November 16 to December 31. Seasons and limits by species are on the Zone 17 page; we do not copy them. Most anglers need an Outdoors Card and a fishing licence. The City’s own fishing page sends anglers to the Province for licences and rules.
Boating Cameron and Sturgeon
Anyone driving a power boat on these lakes needs proof of competency, most often the Pleasure Craft Operator Card. In Ontario, federal rules limit power and electric boats to 10 km/h within 30 metres of shore. The limit lifts for a boat towing a skier on a straight course away from shore, and it does not apply in canals, buoyed channels or rivers less than 100 m wide. Ontario asks boaters to clean, drain and dry the hull, motor and trailer between lakes to stop invasive species. Secchi depth and phosphorus readings from Lake Partner Program sites are on the Province’s Lake Partner map.
Fenelon Falls and the waterway
Fenelon Falls is on the Trent-Severn Waterway, the 386 km Parks Canada route between Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay.>>> The navigation season runs from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving, mid-May to mid-October. Check the Parks Canada hours and fees pages before a lock day.
Before you book
Ask the host which ramp they use and whether the cottage dock suits your boat’s draft. The City’s fishing page still marks Beach Park "closed for the 2021 season", while its launch page lists the ramp, so call the City before you plan around Beach Park. Lake area, depth and species were not on a primary page we could read; Fish ON-Line has them.
Nearest town services
Ross Memorial Hospital, 10 Angeline Street N, Lindsay, runs a 24/7/365 emergency department. See Hospitals, groceries and essentials in the Kawarthas and Where to eat in Fenelon Falls, Lindsay and Coboconk.
FAQ
Which fishing zone are Cameron and Sturgeon lakes in?
Fisheries Management Zone 17. Checked November 3 2026.
Where can I launch on Cameron Lake?
The City lists a launch on Water Street in Fenelon Falls. Checked November 3 2026.
Where can I launch on Sturgeon Lake?
The City lists six, including West Street and McAlpine Park in Bobcaygeon and Thurstonia near Dunsford. Checked November 3 2026.
Where is the nearest hospital?
Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay runs a 24/7/365 emergency department. Checked November 3 2026.
Cottages on this lake
Browse cottages in Fenelon Falls and Balsam Lake or the Kawarthas region.
Township Rules Check
Thinking of renting out a cottage here? Run the Township Rules Check for the City of Kawartha Lakes. The City of Kawartha Lakes requires a licence for short-term rentals of fewer than 28 consecutive calendar days (By-law 2023-111). Read the City’s owner and operator page before you list. Rules change; confirm with the municipality.
Claims table
| # | Claim | Source URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fishing page: Beach Park noted ‘Closed for the 2021 season’; links anglers to provincial licence and regulation pages | https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/explore-play/fishing-and-hunting/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 2 | Trent-Severn 386 km; navigation season Victoria Day to Thanksgiving | https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern | 2026-11-03 |
| 3 | City of Kawartha Lakes launches with depth, washrooms and dock: Cameron Lake – Fenelon Falls, Water St (3 m); Sturgeon Lake – Beach Park 45 Park St, West St, McAlpine Park (Crane Bay Rd and Hwy 30, 1 m), Scotch Line Rd, Thurstonia (Hwy 36), Southview Estates (Anderson Dr, no dock); municipal docks Pleasant Point and Sam’s Dock (Thurstonia) on Sturgeon Lake | https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/explore-play/waterfront/boat-launches/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 4 | Zone 17 includes the Trent-Severn, Kawartha Lakes and Crowe River; sanctuaries Rosedale River (Trent-Severn Dam to Cameron Lake) and Fenelon River (Trent-Severn Dam to second power line 1 km downstream), January 1 to Friday after second Saturday in May and November 16 to December 31 | https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary/fisheries-management-zone-17 | 2026-11-03 |
| 5 | Most anglers need an Outdoors Card and a fishing licence. | https://www.ontario.ca/page/fishing-licences | 2026-11-03 |
| 6 | Power boat drivers need proof of competency, most often the Pleasure Craft Operator Card. | https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/pleasure-craft-operator-card | 2026-11-03 |
| 7 | Power boats may not exceed 10 km/h within 30 metres of shore, with exceptions such as towing a skier straight out from shore and canals and buoyed channels. | https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2008-120/FullText.html | 2026-11-03 |
| 8 | Clean, drain, dry boat, motor and trailer | https://www.ontario.ca/page/invasive-species-ontario | 2026-11-03 |
| 9 | Lake Partner map: Secchi depth and total phosphorus from Lake Partner Program sites | https://www.ontario.ca/page/map-lake-partner | 2026-11-03 |
| 10 | Fish ON-Line is the Government of Ontario’s lake-by-lake fish information tool. | https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-use-fish-line | 2026-11-03 |
| 11 | Ross Memorial Hospital, 10 Angeline St N, Lindsay; 24/7/365 emergency department | https://www.rmh.org/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 12 | City of Kawartha Lakes requires an STR licence for stays of fewer than 28 consecutive calendar days under By-law 2023-111 | https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/business-development/business-and-economic-development/business-programs/short-term-rentals/owners-and-operators/ | 2026-11-03 |