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Local favourite lake · Douglas, Minnesota

Emil Lake

Emil Lake is a lake in Douglas, Minnesota.

Emil 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 Emil 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 Emil Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.88924, -95.46761. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Emil Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Emil Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Emil Lake?

    Nearby: Lake Mina (lake, 1 km), Lobster Lake WPA (lake, 4 km), Lake Cowdrey (lake, 5 km), Elk Lake (lake, 7 km), Lake Louise (lake, 7 km), Lake Darling (lake, 8 km).