With an area of 104 square kilometres (40 sq mi),[1] it is the largest lake on a lake island in the world.

[2][1][3] Reaching depths of up to 162 ft, it is also the deepest of the 108 lakes on Manitoulin Island.

[4] Lake Manitou's depth creates a natural habitat for lake trout and ling, making it a popular fishing destination.

Other fish including bass, whitefish, pickerel, and pike are also seen throughout the deep, clear waters.

Geographic data related to Lake Manitou at OpenStreetMap This Northern Ontario geographical article is a stub.