Lake Windermere Foreshore
Foreshores are biologically rich areas that link land and water environments. Encompassing the area between the high and low water mark, they are sensitive to disturbances. Fish depend on the foreshore for shade from the sun and as places to lay their eggs and eat. Lake Windermere’s foreshore is 36.3 kilometres around and includes cliffs, low rocky shores, beaches and wetlands. Lake Windermere itself is a widening of the Columbia River system and has the Columbia Wetlands to its north and south. 4 Foreshore Facts A Few Fish Facts
• 62% of Lake Windermere’s foreshore is classified as ‘disturbed.’
• 24% has been developed for residential use.
• 20% of the foreshore is wetland
• As of 2007, it had more than 440 retaining walls, 200 docks, 10 marinas and 12 boat launches.
• Lake Windermere has 14 native fish species, such as westslope cutthroat trout.
• Its native burbot (ling cod) fishery has collapsed, resulting in a catch and release only fishing regulation.
• The lake also has four introduced fish species, such as largemouth bass.
