About Go Home Lake
Go Home Lake is in west central Ontario in the Township of Georgian Bay, District of Muskoka. It is a natural lake which is part of the Musquash River system. It was opened up as a recreational lake starting in the late 1950s when Crown Lands were surveyed, subdivided and auctioned off in Public Bids that took place from 1958 through 1962. In the early 60’s the construction of two dams was completed, a permanent earthen dam at the Go Home River outlet and a stop log dam (control dam) at the Musquash River outlet. The intent of the dams was to control the water level to maintain a constant water level throughout the boating season eliminating the seasonal fluctuations in the water level.
The dams and water levels are managed by Hydro One and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry after the spring thaw (usually in early April) to around mid-November. Outside of this time period, the water level drops significantly and boats cannot be easily launched nor navigate the lake.
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Navigation – Disclaimer
Go Home Lake is not officially marked by the Ontario Government in neither summer nor winter months. All fixed hazard lights and navigational aids are supplied and maintained by the Go Home Lake Cottager’s Association and dedicated volunteers. They are intended to highlight water hazards and ice conditions; they are not in anyway navigational bouys. It is highly recomended that anyone traveling on Go Home lake especially in winter months, assess their own safety and adjust speed and bearing according to visability, weather conditions and water levels.
