StocoStoco LakeLake & WatershedWatershed

TOWNSHIP OF TUDOR AND CASHEL

TOWNSHIP OF

Black River Watershed 2 2 Fisheries Management Zone 18 429.6 km The Stoco Lake watershed (drainage area) over 2,000 km . Fishing in Stoco Lake TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC A watershed is an area of land drained by a river or stream. Within this system, Stoco Lake is home to “giant muskies” (Muskellunge) and has become well known everything is connected. Actions which take place at the top of the system Skootamatta for Bass and Walleye fi shing, and more recently Black Crappie. Today, Stoco Lake

Lake Skootamatta can and do have impacts downstream. The Skootamatta River, Black River, River Watershed fi shing opportunities are enjoyed by residents and attract many visitors seeking 41 677.1 km2 TOWNSHIP OF TUDOR AND CASHEL Upper and the Clare River all fl ow into Stoco Lake contributing to a diverse list of fi sh species. Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass,

Moira a very large drainage area (watershed). Muskellunge, and Northern Pike are of primary interest.

S

ko River Lingham o

t Upper Moira Lake a m Stoco Lake is a mesotrophic lake (moderately nutrient rich). High levels of River Watershed a t TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC 2 t 643.3 km a nutrients promote excess aquatic weed growth and algal blooms.

R iv er Invading Species River Wash Your Boat 62 To help maintain healthy nutrient levels in Stoco Lake:

k Flinton c a Bl • Leave plants on your shoreline to slow runoff and remove excess nutrients. An invading species is a species that is not native to a specifi c The Bare Minimum • Pump septic tanks regularly to avoid seepage into your lake and water supply. location and has the ability to thrive due to a lack of natural Clean off all visible mud, vegetation, and debris. Kaladar • Avoid fertilizing lawns near water. It also feeds algae and aquatic weed growth. elements or predators that can control the species from spreading. Pull and store the drain plug. Lower your outboard to drain standing water. MUNICIPALITY OF TWEED The active participation of the public boaters, anglers, hikers and Drain live wells before leaving the launch. Eldorado Queensborough TOWNSHIP OF MADOC Bl recreationalists is vital to stop the spread of invading species. a ck r e v Getting Better Ri In addition to cleaning and draining: R i MUNICIPALITY OF MARMORA AND LAKE ver Skoot er amatta Riv re • Plant native or non-invasive species Cla In addition to cleaning and draining: Clare River Actinolite The Riparian Zone Watershed • Don’t move fi rewood 332.2 km2 Dry your boat and equipment in hot or sunny weather

Deloro 37 • Clean mud, plants and seeds from boots and equipment for 2-7 days before transporting them to another body Madoc The riparian zone is a strip of 30 metres along the water’s edge. This area Mo Cosy r of water. Cove ive ir Moira Lake R TOWNSHIP OF STONE MILLS a • Don’t release pets into the wild or fl ush down the toilet Tweed plays an important role in the life of the entire watershed and all plants and re Ri Cla ver American Bittern Stoco animals within it. It creates important homes for wildlife and helps to protect • Don’t take and move plants, seeds or fruit Lake (Botaurus lentiginosus) The Best Stoco water systems from contamination. • Don’t empty your bait bucket in or near the water In addition to cleaning, draining and drying: • Wash your boat before you move to another location Use a pressure washer to spray down your boat and MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRE HASTINGS Stoco Lake Surface Area 5.3 km 2 You can help improve riparian area by leaving a natural buffer along the trailer. You can also rinse off your boat with hot water Maximum Depth 9.8 m o Mean Depth 4.0 m greater than 50 C. Thomasburg water and enhance the shoreline with the planting of wildfl owers, shrubs and Watch for invasive species. TOWNSHIP OF STIRLING-RAWDON Shoreline Length 16 km Sora To prevent the spread of diseases, rinse live wells with a trees. (Porzana carolina) Learn more and report sightings at www.InvadingSpecies.com household bleach/water solution. Rinse well with water Roslin Legend to remove residual chlorine. 62 Watercourse 37 Major Watercourse Waterbody Wave Height Matters Plainfield Be Wake Wise Road Class TOWNSHIP OF TYENDINAGA r Forests and Wetlands Freeway Rive BOAT WAKES: ira Highway The waves generated from boats moving through water is referred Mo Major Road Foxboro to as a wake. • stir up sediments that can cause algal blooms CITY OF BELLEVILLE Stoco Lake watershed has a healthy natural environment with a high Stinkpot Turtle Municipal Boundary (Sternotherus odoratus) • are dangerous for inexperienced swimmers Tow nship Boundary percentage of forest cover and wetlands, and in turn harbors healthy Corbyville The impact of wakes varies depending on the size • are dangerous to those in non-motorized watercrafts Moira River Watershed populations of diverse animal and plant species. of the boat and the speed. Know your boat. Be 62 Stoco Lake Watershed (In the Moira River Watershed) • are damaging to shoreline nesting birds, like loons Elevation MASL (Metres Above Sea Level) 10 CITY OF QUINTE WEST aware of the size of your wake during displacement, Belleville Forest and wetlands act like sponges on the landscape. They slow and km/h • can damage docks and hardware 0 0 0 3 5 : transition and planing speeds. : w h o • contribute to shoreline erosion L Hay Bay Hig absorb water lowering the impacts of drought and fl ooding. Bay of Quinte Stoco Lake Subwatershed Divide Line The Small Vessel Regulation stipulates that the legal 62 Motor powered watercraft should limit speeds 2 1 0 2 4 6 8 10 Map produced by Quinte Conservation under license with the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry. © Copyright Quinte Conservation and the speed limit for all motor boats is 10 km/h within 30 Kilometres to 10 km/h within 30 metres of shore, non- Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2018. Great Blue Heron This map is for illustrative purposes only. Quinte Conservation makes no warranties and assumes no liability whatsoever regarding the truth, accuracy, currency, or completeness of this map and its associated data. (Ardea herodias) metres of any shore. motorized watercraft, docks and swimmers.