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McCarthy Lake

McCarthy Lake is a lake in Lac La Biche, Alberta.

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McCarthy 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 McCarthy 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 McCarthy Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.72583, -112.02750. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is McCarthy Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit McCarthy Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near McCarthy Lake?

    Nearby: Antoine Lake (lake, 8 km), Beaver Lake (lake, 16 km), Lac La Biche (lake, 20 km), North Buck Lake (lake, 42 km), Pinehurst Lake (lake, 50 km), Touchwood Lake (lake, 51 km).