Stony Lake is a Trent-Severn lake with public access in two townships, North Kawartha and Douro-Dummer. The municipalities spell it Stoney Lake on their boating pages, and we keep Stony as the common name. The Ontario fishing regulations name it at the foot of Burleigh Falls and Perry’s Creek. This guide lists the public wharves and launches the municipalities publish.
Facts box
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Municipalities with public access | Township of North Kawartha; Township of Douro-Dummer |
| Lake size and depth | Not confirmed on a primary source. Check Fish ON-Line |
| Nearest large hospital | Peterborough Regional Health Centre |
| Township | North Kawartha and Douro-Dummer |
Public access
North Kawartha lists one municipal launch on Stoney Lake. Douro-Dummer lists McCracken’s Landing as a launch and Crowe’s Landing as a wharf. Douro-Dummer says its wharves and launches open by the end of May, weather permitting.
| Access point | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Stoney Lake wharf | North Kawartha municipal boat launch | End of Mt. Julian Viamede Road, Woodview |
| McCracken’s Landing | Douro-Dummer public launch and municipal wharf | Stoney Lake |
| Crowe’s Landing | Douro-Dummer municipal wharf and dock (not a launch) | Stoney Lake |
North Kawartha maintains two municipal launches in the township, one on Chandos Lake and the Stoney Lake wharf at Woodview. The township does not publish fees, parking or rules for the wharf; call the office at 705-656-4445 before you rely on it.
Fishing at Burleigh Falls
Stony Lake is in Fisheries Management Zone 17. The Zone 17 summary closes Burleigh Falls and Perry’s Creek, from the Trent-Severn dam down to Stony Lake, from January 1 to the Friday after the second Saturday in May and from November 16 to December 31. Check that window before you cast below the falls in spring or late fall. Seasons and catch limits by species are on the Zone 17 page, and we do not restate them. Most anglers need an Outdoors Card and a fishing licence, and Fish ON-Line maps species and rules for each lake.
Boating on Stony Lake
Stony Lake boaters at the helm of a power boat need proof of competency; the Pleasure Craft Operator Card is the most common form. Ontario waters carry a federal 10 km/h limit within 30 metres of shore for power and electric boats. A boat towing a skier straight out from shore is exempt, and so are canals, buoyed channels and rivers under 100 m wide. Douro-Dummer links boaters to the federal Office of Boating Safety and to its own blue-green algae page. To keep invasive species out, Ontario asks you to clean the boat and trailer, drain the water and dry the hull before launching on another lake. The Lake Partner map posts Secchi depth and phosphorus results for Lake Partner Program sites.
Douro-Dummer wharves
Douro-Dummer says it is home to Clear Lake, Katchewanooka Lake, Stoney Lake, White Lake and the Indian River, all connected by the Trent-Severn Waterway. Its map lists two municipal wharves on Stoney Lake, Crowe’s Landing and McCracken’s Landing, and three public launches: McCracken’s Landing, Back Dam Park in Warsaw, and Douro South Park at 201 Douro Second Line, which is for kayaks and canoes only. Back Dam Park is on the Indian River, and the township gives two street numbers for it on the same page (209 and 902 Rock Road). All wharves and launches open by the end of May, weather permitting. The township does not list fees.
Parks near the lake
Petroglyphs Provincial Park is at 2249 Northey’s Bay Road in Woodview, the same community as the North Kawartha wharf. Warsaw Caves Conservation Area is in Douro-Dummer. See Petroglyphs, Warsaw Caves and Kawartha Highlands.
Before you book
Ask the host whether the cottage is reached by road or by water from McCracken’s Landing or the Woodview wharf, and whether the dock suits your boat. Lake area, depth and species were not on a primary page we could read, so use Fish ON-Line for them.
Nearest town services
Peterborough Regional Health Centre serves the Peterborough area. Check its website for emergency department details. See Where to eat near Stony Lake and Hospitals, groceries and essentials in the Kawarthas.
FAQ
Which fishing zone is Stony Lake in?
Fisheries Management Zone 17. Checked November 3 2026.
Where can I launch on Stony Lake?
North Kawartha lists the wharf at the end of Mt. Julian Viamede Road in Woodview. Douro-Dummer lists McCracken’s Landing. Checked November 3 2026.
Is Crowe’s Landing a boat launch?
No. Douro-Dummer lists it as a municipal wharf and dock. Checked November 3 2026.
When do Douro-Dummer wharves open?
By the end of May, weather permitting. Checked November 3 2026.
Cottages on this lake
Browse cottages in Lakefield and Stony Lake or the Kawarthas region.
Township Rules Check
Thinking of renting out a cottage here? Run the Township Rules Check for Douro-Dummer and North Kawartha. Our dataset has no confirmed short-term rental rule for this municipality yet, so confirm with its clerk before you list.
Claims table
| # | Claim | Source URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douro-Dummer outdoor recreation page (old boating URL now 404): lakes Clear, Katchewanooka, Stoney, White, Indian River connected by Trent-Severn; wharves Crowe’s Landing and McCracken’s Landing; launches McCracken’s Landing, Back Dam Park (209 Rock Rd in boating list, 902 Rock Rd in parks list, Indian River), Douro South Park 201 Douro Second Line (kayaks and canoes only); open by end of May weather permitting; Office of Boating Safety and blue-green algae links; Warsaw Caves in township | https://www.dourodummer.ca/recreation-and-facilities/outdoor-recreation/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 2 | Trent-Severn 386 km; navigation season | https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern | 2026-11-03 |
| 3 | North Kawartha municipal launches: Chandos Lake (2929 County Road 620) and Stoney Lake wharf at end of Mt. Julian Viamede Road, Woodview; no fees, parking or rules given; office 705-656-4445 | https://www.northkawartha.ca/living-here/boat-launches/ | 2026-11-03 |
| 4 | Zone 17 sanctuary: Burleigh Falls, Perry’s Creek, Stony Lake (Smith and Harvey Townships), Trent-Severn Dam to Stony Lake, no fishing 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 |
| 11a | Petroglyphs Provincial Park, 2249 Northey’s Bay Road, Woodview | https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/petroglyphs | 2026-11-03 |
| 11 | Peterborough Regional Health Centre is the hospital in Peterborough (site checked; ED details not on the page we reached) | https://www.prhc.on.ca/ | 2026-11-03 |