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Local favourite lake · Town of Castor, Alberta

Syson Lake

Syson Lake is a lake in Town of Castor, Alberta.

Syson 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 Syson 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 Syson Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 52.03639, -111.72861. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Syson Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Syson Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Syson Lake?

    Nearby: Sullivan Lake (lake, 20 km), Dowling Lake (lake, 50 km), Gough Lake (lake, 59 km), Mather Reservoir (lake, 26 km), Antelope Hill Provincial Park (sanctuary, 46 km), Raspberry Lake (lake, 51 km).