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Local favourite lake · Aitkin, Minnesota

Drain Lake

Drain Lake is a lake in Aitkin, Minnesota.

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Drain Lake: 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 Drain Lake

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 Drain Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.46509, -93.75184. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Drain Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Drain Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Drain Lake?

    Nearby: Farm Island Lake Wildlife Management Area (lake, 8 km), Mallard Lake (lake, 8 km), Elm Island Lake (lake, 12 km), Reno Lake (lake, 14 km), Malkerson Island (river spot, 14 km), Birch Lake (lake, 14 km).