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Notable lake · Lanaudière, Quebec

Lac Jaune

Lac Jaune is a lake in Lanaudière, Quebec.

Lac Jaune: 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 Jaune

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 Jaune — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.11691, -73.81275. 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 Jaune full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Jaune?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Jaune?

    Nearby: Lac du Dinosaure (lake, 9 km), Chutes Dorwin (waterfall, 16 km), Lake Croche (lake, 26 km), Cathedral of Saint Charles Borromeo (church, 38 km), Lac Arpin (lake, 45 km), Lac Guindon (lake, 45 km).

    Is Lac Jaune worth visiting?

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