I've been to lake Rosseau and have to say I love the area. Mary Norton (author) from Ontario, Canada on December 18, 2016: I do enjoy this little village which is about 20 minutes from us. Lake Rousseau History. Rousseau is primarily a Bass fishing lake because of the abundance of vegetation and natural cover. In addition to the bass, the lake is full of perch and catfish, and the crappie and shell crackers grow exceptionally large. Lake Rousseau boasts largemouth bass catches in the 3- to 12-lb. Three counties surround Lake Rousseau. Florida Power Corp operated a hydroelectric plant from 1909 to 1965 at the western end of the lake. Are you a history buff? Big Bass like this stumpy lake and so do a large variety of other fresh water species. From our boat ramp or boat docks you can access prime fishing spots … Citrus County and Crystal River to the South. HISTORY OF LAKE ROUSSEAU: Lake Rousseau is one of the oldest impounded lakes in Florida, formed when the dam in Inglis was completed by the US Department of the Army in 1909 to provide electric power for equipment in the then thriving phosphate business. It thrived during the late 1800's and early 1900's from tourism and boat building – it was the original home of the Ditchburn Boat Works. Step into our hotel to discover limitless luxury, scenic views of Lake Rosseau and convenient access to a variety of Muskoka's celebrated outdoor activities. Lake Rousseau is a reservoir on the Withlacoochee River in central Florida, on the boundary of Levy County to the north-west, Marion County to the north-east, and Citrus County to the south. My husband has worked on a few homes on the lake and whenever he is in Rosseau he always brings home those amazing butter tarts. But people are not, as Rousseau claims, born free. I'm from Orillia. The latter river flows to the Gulf of Mexico through Lake Rousseau on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Rousseau was a romantic, given to weeping under the willows on Lake Geneva, and his political works are hypnotically readable, flaming protests by one who found the hard rationality of the 18th century too exacting. In his book Kawandag…A Story of Changing Muskoka, Derek Stott chronicles the fascinating history of the Rosseau Lake College campus.RLC’s roots can be traced back to the Free Grants and Homestead Act of 1868 when four Ditchburn brothers left the bustle and grime of London, England for the free land available for immigrants to Canada. Lake Rousseau includes the small original lake and the river channel. When the lake was impounded a significant amount of timber was flooded, providing excellent cover for the fish. Enjoy luxury hotel rooms and suites, award-winning on-site restaurants, a signature spa, a 24-hour fitness center and … They are born into society, which imposes restraints on them. Lake Rosseau's shoreline has been a desired summer vacation spot for generations of cottagers. Historically, the north end of Lake Rosseau has a prominent place in the history of Muskoka. Lake Rosseau Lake Rosseau is located in Ontario, Canada, about 200 km north of Toronto.The lake is surrounded by many cottages, some dating back to the late 19th century. It was created in the early 1900s when the river was dammed. The old river channel cuts through Lake Rousseau to the Inglis Dam and Cross Florida Barge Canal. Levy County and Inglis to the North. range, and fishing guide reports have recorded 90 bass over 10 pounds caught and released in these waters in recent times. 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