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Lake Doré

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Primary outflows
  
Snake River

Max. length
  
8 km (5.0 mi)

Max. depth
  
18 m (59 ft)

Length
  
8 km

Province
  
Ontario

Basin countries
  
Canada

Max. width
  
5 km (3.1 mi)

Surface elevation
  
142 m

Width
  
5 km

Outflow location
  
Snake River

Lake Doré

Primary inflows
  
Biedermans Creek Black Creek Spring Creek

Lake Doré is a freshwater lake in the township of North Algona-Wilberforce, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of the community of Eganville in the neighbouring township of Bonnechere Valley.

Contents

Map of Lake Dor%C3%A9, North Algona Wilberforce, ON, Canada

Geography

The lake is about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) long and 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) wide, and is only about 18 metres (59 ft) at its deepest. The primary inflows are Black Creek and Spring Creek at the west, and Biedermans Creek at the north. The primary outflow is the Snake River at the northeast, which flows via the Muskrat River into the Ottawa River. There are two named bays, Millers Bay at the south and Smiths Bay at the southwest. There are also two named points: Church Point at the southwest and MacDonalds Point at the northwest.

Settlements

The community of Lake Dore is at the northeast tip of the lake at the Snake River outflow. The community of Letts Corners is just to the south.

Transportation

Ontario Highway 41 travels along the south shore of the lake.

Recreation

Lake Dore Provides cottagers with ample opportunities for recreational boating and fishing. The lake has a population of Large Mouth Bass and Small Mouth Bass. Northern Pike are also caught by anglers on this lake . There are three boat ramps on the lake.

References

Lake Doré Wikipedia