Skeleton Lake Cottagers Organization upcoming events

2026 Skeleton Lake Fishing Derby - Aug 1/25 - Aug 14/26 (14 Aug 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Will you/Did you catch the Big One this year?

We support catch and release!

Fish caught between Aug 1/25 and Aug 14/26

Open to all ages!

To register, send a photo of your catch along with the type of fish, weight and your name to tonyshevsky@gmail.com by August 14. Include ages for children.

This category-based event wraps up with an awards banquet and free pancake breakfast on Saturday, August 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Skeleton Lake Marina.

Categories:

Boys 8 and under
Girls 8 and under
Girls 9 - 12
Boys 9 - 12
Girls over 12
Boys over 12
Angler of the Year
Adults

Largest Fish (all ages):

Bass
Pickerel
Trout
Whitefish?

Chairman: Tony Shevsky

Participants agree and authorize the Skeleton Lake Cottagers Organization (SLCO) to use all details and photos for the purposes of the SLCO.

SLCO 50/50 Draw (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Tickets available Jul 4 - Aug 15

Bonus Draw: Jul 18 at the Annual Meeting

50/50 Draw: Aug 15 at the Fishing Derby and End of Season Awards Breakfast

1 for $10 / 3 for $20

Bonus Prize: Buy tickets at the Kick-Off Event or Annual Meeting to enter a draw to win a family photo shoot or cottage drone shot with photographer Paul Bennett. The winner will receive an 11" by 14" (approx.) canvas-mounted photograph as well as the picture files.

Skeleton Lake Marina Paddle Board Raffle (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Tickets available Jul 4 - Aug 15

1 for $10 / 3 for $20

Draw to take place August 15 at the Fishing Derby and End of Season Awards Breakfast.

Win an inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard; tickets also available at Skeleton Lake Marina.

Raffle Tickets available at all SLCO Events and online at www.skeletonlake.ca/store

Merchandise Order Deadline 3 (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Pick up at the Marina after Aug 29

Fishing Derby and End of Season Awards Breakfast (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Pancake breakfast and awards ceremony hosted by Skeleton Lake Marina. All 2026 winners recognized: Fishing Derby, Over-all Regatta and Cornhole Champs, Sailboat Race, Photo Contest, 50/50 and Paddle Board draws

49th Annual Regatta at Camp Newport (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Fun and prizes for kids of all ages.

Cornhole for the big kids!

Event sign-up and BBQ: 12:00 p.m.

Races/Games: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Highlights:

Canoe, kayak and swimming races
Land games: corn hole throw (trophy for the winners), wheelbarrow race, water-balloon toss
Tug of War - Boys against the Girls
BBQ Hamburgers, chips and drink combos for $10.00 ... and as requested ... hot dogs
Top Boy and Top Girl Trophies awarded
Raffle tickets available for the 50/50 and Paddle Board raffles

Kids - bring along your bingo cards (or a photo) for a chance to win a regatta t-shirt!

Event Registration/Rules:

The 2026 SLCO Regatta is open to all SLCO members, their families and guests
2026 SLCO Memberships available at Membership Table - $60.00 (cheque/cash/credit card)
Participants authorize the Skeleton Lake Cottagers Organization (SLCO) to use all registration details and photos for the purposes of the SLCO.

Canoes, kayaks, paddles, and life guards provided; bring your own life jackets if preferred although they are available.

Event volunteers needed - please contact Hunter Carpenter, Event Coordinator at hunter@skeletonlake.ca.

Guided Hike to Devil's Face & Mud Lake (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Never been up the Devil's Face?

Now is your chance!

Join Geoff and Andrea Ross for a hike to Mud Lake the most spectacular view in Muskoka. Space is limited.

Merchandise Order Last Chance (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Pick up available at the Marina after October 10 (Thanksgiving Weekend)