Howdy,

There's a lake in Stouffville that is surrounded by private property, but is a crown (natural) lake. 

Preston Lake is a natural lake and thus crown property. Use of the lake and its shorelines is regulated by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada in conjunction with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (including some funding for shoreline restoration); the Ministry of Natural Resources governs fishing regulations, town by-laws prohibit the use of power boats on the lake, and laws are enforced by the York Regional Police Marine Unit. While the resources of all levels of government are used for the regulation, protection and preservation of the lake, the entire perimeter of the lake is currently in private hands, and the homeowners in the sub-communities alone benefit from exclusive access rights to one of Whitchurch-Stouffville's most significant natural and recreational assets.

This lake yeilded the Ontario record Largemouth Bass. How does one go about getting on it without knowing or being a homeowner? I was always told that anyone is allowed access to any natural waterway in Canada.

Thanks for your input.