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Local favourite lake · Hubbard, Minnesota

Lake Bess

Lake Bess is a lake in Hubbard, Minnesota.

Lake Bess: 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 Lake Bess

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 Lake Bess — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.04454, -94.66328. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Bess full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Bess?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Bess?

    Nearby: Eleventh Crow Wing Lake (lake, 7 km), Lake May (lake, 9 km), Shingobee Bay (lake, 10 km), Kabekona Bay (lake, 13 km), Waboose Lake (lake, 16 km), Steamboat Bay (lake, 20 km).