Lake Eugenia
| Lake Eugenia | |
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 Lake Eugenia in the early spring as the Canada geese return | |
  Lake Eugenia | |
| Location | Eugenia, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44°19′36″N 80°29′53″W / 44.32667°N 80.49806°W |
| Type | Artificial lake |
| Primary inflows | Beaver River |
| Primary outflows | Beaver River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Islands | 1 large one, several minuscule ones |
| Settlements | Eugenia |
| References | [1] |
Lake Eugenia is an artificial lake in Grey County, Ontario, Canada.[2]
History and Geography[edit]
The lake was man-made in the early 1900s as a reservoir for a hydro-electric dam on the Beaver River built in 1912. In 1913, the Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario bought 1,900 acres (7,700,000 m2) of land from farmers.[2] This land was then cleared and flooded. After being flooded, the edge of the water was full of twists and turns with bay and inlets. Beginning in the 1950s, the lake became very popular amongst locals as a get-away.[3]
Fishing[edit]
Eugenia Lake attracts recreational fishers both local to the region and those visiting due to the range of fish in the lake. The main species of fish that can be caught in the lake include Rock, Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Perch, Sunfish, and Bullhead catfish.[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Eugenia Lake". Natural Resources Canada. October 6, 2016.
- ^ a b "Welcome to My Lake Eugenia". Sea and Ski Realty Ltd. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
- ^ "Eugenia a Historic Treasure". Eugenia Gold Rush Days. Archived from the original on April 16, 2009. Retrieved August 25, 2010.
- ^ "Lake Eugenia". thefishingguide.com. Retrieved August 24, 2010.