The furthest East and last of the true “Kawartha” Lakes, Pigeon Lake is a bit of an interloper, with the South-Western part of the Lake falling under the Kawarthas, and most of the North-Eastern half residing in the municipality of Trent Lakes. It received water from many bodies, including Sturgeon Lake to the West (at Lock 32 in Bobcaygeon), Nogies Creek to the North-East, Big and Little Bald Lakes to the East, and Pigeon River to the South. It drains into Buckhorn Lake via the Gannon Narrows to the East. Water levels are regulated by Parks Canada, with levels remaining relatively stable throughout the year – highest in the spring, and lowest in the fall.

Pigeon Lake is the longest of the Kawartha Lakes, at 27km long and up to 3km wide, and boasts huge diversity in shoreline. This translates, naturally, into huge diversity in waterfront properties. With its narrow nature and many bays and inlets, Pigeon Lake experiences more than average natural vegetative growth along it’s shorelines. It is also home to many provincially significant wetlands – crucial to maintain the health and water quality of not only Pigeon Lake, but all the Trent Severn Lakes that share the water. Pigeon Lake has an average depth of approximately 3 meters, with its deepest points reaching 15 meters.

Unique to Pigeon Lake is Big Island (aka Boyd Island, Chiminis Island). Big Island is the largest undeveloped island in the Kawarthas, home to wetlands, diverse forests, and a wide variety of plant and animal life. Activities available on Big Island include hiking, fishing, swimming, and research programs.