refused to accompany them. They died together of starvation, and the lake was named in memory of this mother and her son. It is said there is an underground current that leads south but no attempts have been made to find where it leads. Recreation The open body of water in Skeleton Lake is about the largest open body of water in all the Muskoka Lakes. This makes it an excellent lake for such sports as sailing and windsurfing, though there can be rough water. Fishing is very difficult in the lake. Bass and trout can be caught. In the spring, lake trout will strike at minnows in cold shallow water. Later in the summer, trout like to stay in cold water below the second thermocline, which is typically 50–70 feet. This requires down-riggers to get the bait to the right depth. Bass can be caught in shallower depths. There is a cottagers' association for the many cottagers who spend their time at Skeleton Lake. Summer Camps Skeleton Lake is home to several religion-based camps including Camp Ramah in Canada, a Jewish summer camp; Camp Kwasind, a Baptist camp; and Camp Newport, operated by The Salvation Army. See also List of lakes in Ontario References External links Aerial documentation of the Skeleton Lake structure – RASC Lakes of the District Municipality of Muskoka