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Sheldon Lake

Sheldon Lake is a lake in North Slave Region, Northwest Territories.

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Sheldon 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 Sheldon 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 Sheldon Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 63.30020, -116.80143. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sheldon Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Sheldon Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Sheldon Lake?

    Nearby: Lac La Martre (lake, 69 km), Chutes la Martre (waterfall, 24 km), Pollock Lake (lake, 61 km), Marian Lake (lake, 65 km), Russell Lake (lake, 74 km), Myrt Lake (lake, 6 km).