Frequently Asked Questions
The simple answer is fragile like many other lakes elsewhere in Muskoka and Ontario. The lake is nutrient rich and considered at risk for algal blooms. Cottagers should follow the "Do's and Don'ts" found elsewhere on this website to assist in keeping the lake in a safe, "clean" and enjoyable state
Three Mile Lake has a surface area of 8.8 sq. km (3.4 sq. miles) and a shoreline perimeter of 31.2 km (19.5 miles). It is 9.1 km, east to west (5.7 miles) and 5.3 km, north to south (3.3 miles). The main basin has a maximum depth of 4 meters and Hammell's Bay has a maximum depth of 12 meters. In 2016, 611 properties were surveyed by the Love Your Lake program staff.
Excellent! Three Mile Lake is popular with fishing enthusiasts all year long..
As a landlocked, shallow, and narrow lake, Three Mile Lake is best suited for boats up to 20 ft long. There is one public boat launch located at 1184 Shea Road.
Commercial properties include Northland Recreation, Forest Rock Resort, Muskoka Shores Cottages, and Inverness Tent and Trailer Park. Taylor Strawberry Farm and Market is located at 1490 Deebank Road.
Please see the "Dos and Don'ts" tab on our website.
The Association is always looking for enthusiastic, committed people to serve on the Board of Directors and to volunteer for tasks such as taking water samples. Please contact any member of the current Board to express your interest and willingness to be part of our small, dynamic group.
No, however our mandate is to continuously monitor activities that affect Three Mile Lake and, if necessary, lobby responsible groups to try and effect an outcome advantageous for the Lake and its constituents. We will also direct cottagers who have a concern to the proper authorities.
We have over 250 active members. With a larger membership our "clout" goes up exponentially with any of the bodies we need to influence. It also allows the Association to represent our Lake in a meaningful manner. As our slogan says, it's "Our Lake - Our Future". Join us. If you have any questions we have not answered above, please do not hesitate to contact any of the Board members. We will do our best to answer you in a timely fashion.
If you select to process online, you can access and edit your membership information at any time. You will have website access to the list of names and addresses of other members who have approved access to their information. Also, you will be able to renew your membership in the future without having to reenter all your personal information.
Three Mile Lake Association
P.O. Box 161
Windermere, Ontario
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