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Local favourite lake · Sahtu Region, Northwest Territories

Rusty Lake

Rusty Lake is a lake in Sahtu Region, Northwest Territories.

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Rusty 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 Rusty 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 Rusty Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 64.54176, -125.54066. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Rusty Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Rusty Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Rusty Lake?

    Nearby: Mackenzie River (river spot, 17 km), Bear Rock Formation (viewpoint, 60 km), Yellow Lake (lake, 15 km), Fall Stone Lake (lake, 23 km), Ground Squirrel Mountain (viewpoint, 25 km), Stewart Lake (lake, 26 km).