Fishing Lake Simcoe in Ontario

Lake Simcoe is a lake in southern Ontario, Canada, the fourth-largest lake wholly within the province, after Lake Nipigon, Lac Seul, and Lake Nipissing. At the time of the first European contact in the 17th century, the lake was called Ouentironk by the native Wendat/Ouendat people. It was also known as Lake Taronto until it was renamed by John Graves Si…
Lake Simcoe is a lake in southern Ontario, Canada, the fourth-largest lake wholly within the province, after Lake Nipigon, Lac Seul, and Lake Nipissing. At the time of the first European contact in the 17th century, the lake was called Ouentironk by the native Wendat/Ouendat people. It was also known as Lake Taronto until it was renamed by John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, in memory of his father, Captain John Simcoe of the Royal Navy. In Anishinaabemowin, the historical language of the First Nations living around this lake, namely Anishinaabek of Rama and Georgina Island First Nations, the lake is called Zhooniyaang-zaaga'igan, meaning "Silver Lake".
  • Location: Ontario
  • Etymology: Named for Captain John Simcoe, RN
  • Primary inflows: Holland River, Talbot River
  • Primary outflows: Severn River
  • Catchment area: 2,840 km² (1,100 sq mi)
  • Basin countries: Canada
  • Max. length: 30 km (19 mi)

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