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Cattail Lakes

Cattail Lakes is a lake in Monroe, Florida.

Cattail Lakes: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Cattail Lakes

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Cattail Lakes — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 25.19454, -81.07715. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cattail Lakes full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Cattail Lakes yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Cattail Lakes?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Cattail Lakes?

    Nearby: Lake Ingraham (lake, 7 km), Cape Sable (beach, 11 km), Everglades National Park (sanctuary, 29 km), Taylor Slough (sanctuary, 57 km), Poinciana (fort, 58 km), Long Key (river spot, 61 km).