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Notable lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

Lac Daniel

Lac Daniel is a lake in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.

Lac Daniel: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Lac Daniel

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Lac Daniel — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.62537, -72.31163. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lac Daniel

    • Lac Olivette · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~14 km
    • Lac Or · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~33 km
    • Lac Vermeil · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~33 km
    • Lac Édèse · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~33 km
    • Lac Safran · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~34 km
    • Lac Tigre · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~35 km
    • Lac Point · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~35 km
    • Lac à l'Eau Froide · lake · Nord-du-Québec · ~36 km
    • Lac Gondouin · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~37 km
    • Lac Pointel · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~38 km
    • Lac Torel · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~38 km
    • Lac Saint-Gelais · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~38 km
    • Lac Court · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~38 km
    • Lac Elle · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~39 km
    • Lac Gazy · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~40 km
    • Lac Goutte · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~40 km
    • Lac Fuchsia · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~40 km
    • Lac Duo · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~41 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Lac Daniel

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lac Daniel

    • Lake Albanel · lake · Nord-du-Québec · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Lake Mistassini · lake · Nord-du-Québec · ~108 km · Must-see
    • Lac Péribonka · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~116 km · Must-see
    • Lac du Goéland · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~130 km · Must-see
    • Lac Manouane · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~136 km · Must-see
    • Lac Olivette · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~14 km
    • Lac Or · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~33 km
    • Lac Vermeil · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~33 km
    • Lac Édèse · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~33 km
    • Lac Safran · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~34 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac Daniel full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lac Daniel yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Lac Daniel?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Lac Daniel?

    Nearby: Lac Olivette (lake, 14 km), Lac Or (lake, 33 km), Lac Vermeil (lake, 33 km), Lac Édèse (lake, 33 km), Lac Safran (lake, 34 km), Lac Tigre (lake, 35 km).

    Is Lac Daniel worth visiting?

    Lac Daniel is listed as a notable lake in Quebec on Spotwander.