Charleston Lake Association

Charleston Lake Association Welcome to the official page of the Charleston Lake Association(CLA).

Founded in 1890, the CLA has worked tirelessly for over a century to preserve and enhance Charleston Lake. Since it was formed on August 6th, 1890, the Charleston Lake Association has been dedicated to keeping Charleston Lake beautiful in every way. OUR VISION:

To preserve and enhance our beautiful lake by focusing on:

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- The highest possible water quality

- Pristine landscapes and beau

tiful natural vistas

- Keeping all of the fish, birds and plants that belong here and the opportunity to see them in nature

- Tranquility, peace, privacy and an ambiance that enhances the spirit

- A sense of community, family roots and traditions

- A safe lake for all residents and guests

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Hope to see you there !
05/29/2026

Hope to see you there !

Loon Cams are back!Watch weekly updates from four different loon nests in the lake posted to the CLA Website. Or follow...
05/27/2026

Loon Cams are back!
Watch weekly updates from four different loon nests in the lake posted to the CLA Website. Or follow the Nesting Cycle through Joshua Burch's YouTube Channel - link below.
We already have eggs on two of the rafts!

Well it's been a busy week with temperatures heating up and loon behaviour too !Nest 1 has remained well kept with the adults keeping the eggs incubated and ...

This 23 inch stocked lake trout, caught on the weekend, had its right pectoral (RP) fin clipped. Stocking ended in 2011 ...
05/25/2026

This 23 inch stocked lake trout, caught on the weekend, had its right pectoral (RP) fin clipped. Stocking ended in 2011 on Charleston, so this fish hatched likely in 2009 and was released here in 2011, making it approx 15 years old! Very slow growth for this non-native laker ! If you are going to keep a lake trout to eat, best to keep a stocked one over a native one FYI. Check for clipped fins when you catch lakers.

Yesterday was opening of Lake Trout season. The research team from Carleton University was out tagging lakers and insert...
05/24/2026

Yesterday was opening of Lake Trout season. The research team from Carleton University was out tagging lakers and inserting transmitters in their bellies. This will provide valuable data on our fishery!

The CLA Information Center is open for the season !Weekends until end of June from 9:00 am – 3:00 pmJuly & August: Thurs...
05/17/2026

The CLA Information Center is open for the season !
Weekends until end of June from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
July & August: Thursday to Monday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
You can pick up the Official CLA Boating Safety Map for just $5, Eco-friendly cleaning products and general info about the lake.

The AED unit at the North end of the lake is located in the fish cleaning station at Lakeline Lodge. Thank you for suppo...
05/15/2026

The AED unit at the North end of the lake is located in the fish cleaning station at Lakeline Lodge. Thank you for supporting your community!

The AED at the South end of the lake is located inside the fish cleaning hut, central to the property at Gray's Whisperi...
05/15/2026

The AED at the South end of the lake is located inside the fish cleaning hut, central to the property at Gray's Whispering Pines. Thank you for supporting your community!

NEW ON THE LAKE!The CLA has a paid for and installed 2 new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), one at each end of...
05/15/2026

NEW ON THE LAKE!
The CLA has a paid for and installed 2 new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), one at each end of the lake. They will be available from the beginning of May until end of October. Photos with the exact location in the following posts. These state-of-the-art AED units provide verbal instructions that make it very easy for anyone, even without training, to use them.
Many thanks to CLA Board member, Brent McNamee, for leading this important initiative for our lake, and to Lakeline Lodge and Whispering Pines for hosting the units on their property.

05/15/2026

Let's have a safe boating season!

05/15/2026

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Charleston Lake Association Information Centre 109 County Road 40
Athens, ON
K0E1B0

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