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Local favourite lake · Emmet, Iowa

North Slough

North Slough is a lake in Emmet, Iowa.

North Slough: 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 North Slough

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 North Slough — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.33244, -94.69521. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is North Slough full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit North Slough?

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

    What are the places to visit near North Slough?

    Nearby: Okamanpeedan Lake (lake, 27 km), Lost Island Lake (lake, 31 km), East Okoboji Lake (lake, 42 km), Spirit Lake (lake, 45 km), Higgins Museum (museum, 45 km), West Okoboji Lake (lake, 47 km).