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Notable lake · Mauricie, Quebec

Lac Piston

Lac Piston is a lake in Mauricie, Quebec.

Lac Piston: 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 Piston

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 Piston — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.50803, -73.27655. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac Piston full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Piston?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Piston?

    Nearby: Lac du Triton (lake, 14 km), Lac à l'Eau Claire (lake, 22 km), Lac au Sorcier (lake, 26 km), Lac Wapizagonke (lake, 36 km), Lac Supérieur (lake, 38 km), Église Saint-Léon-le-Grand (church, 42 km).

    Is Lac Piston worth visiting?

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