About 1830, after many fierce battles the Huron and Ojibwa Tribes fled north, and the Iroquois looked over their conquered territory. In search of good fishing and hunting a family of Mohawks led by Francis Sharbot came up the Fall River to a lake of many islands. Bass fishing was excellent. Crossing through the narrows in their birch bark canoes, they entered the second part of the lake and found pike and lake trout in abundance.
Pitching their Tepee, they decided to stay, thus Sharbot Lake was named for these first explorers.
Sharbot lake together with other lakes and streams of the Land O' Lakes area, invites you to fish, water ski, or swim in it's clear waters. Sandy beaches are available for swimmers, and public docks are provided for boaters.
The land now comprises the Village of Sharbot Lake, was sold in 1875 for a sum of $75. Those days are gone forever. This busy, friendly little community now supports a doctor, a dentist, a fire department and numerous stores. Garages are equipped to repair either your car or boat motor.