Bald Lake sits within the Kawartha chain near Buckhorn, made up of Big Bald Lake and Little Bald Lake together. What sets it apart is its connectivity: boaters here can reach six other lakes in the Kawartha system, including Pigeon, Buckhorn, and Chemong, without passing through a single lock.
The shoreline is a mix of forest and rock, with the kind of scenery that draws anglers after bass, walleye, muskellunge, and panfish, along with paddlers, swimmers, and anyone who enjoys watching the herons and eagles that are common here.
Because of its lock-free access to so much of the Kawartha chain, Bald Lake tends to appeal to boaters first and cottage buyers second, people who want to spend a season exploring the wider lake system rather than staying put on one body of water. I can help you weigh that against a lake with more direct road access.
Coordinates: approximately 44.575°N, 78.421°W
