Notable lake · Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador
Big Eel Lake
Big Eel Lake is a lake in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Big Eel Lake: 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 Big Eel Lake
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 Big Eel Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 49.09818, -55.20028. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Big Eel Lake
- Gander Lake · lake · Newfoundland · ~52 km · Must-see
- Newfoundland · lake · Newfoundland · ~74 km · Must-see
- Upper Falls Lookout · waterfall · Newfoundland · ~2 km
- Lower Falls Lookout · waterfall · Newfoundland · ~2 km
- Lower Falls Eastside · waterfall · Newfoundland · ~2 km
- Grants Lake · lake · Newfoundland · ~4 km
- Norris Arm Scenic Lookout · viewpoint · Newfoundland · ~6 km
- Junction Pond · lake · Newfoundland · ~10 km
- Notre Dame Provincial Park · sanctuary · Newfoundland · ~10 km
- Burnt Arm · beach · Newfoundland · ~13 km
- Sylt Lake · lake · Newfoundland · ~13 km
- Botwood War Memorial · fort · Newfoundland · ~15 km
- Botwood Heritage Center · museum · Newfoundland · ~15 km
- Botwood Flying Boat Museum · museum · Newfoundland · ~15 km
- Browns Arm · beach · Newfoundland · ~23 km
- Bay Point Cove · beach · Newfoundland · ~23 km
- Thwart Island · river spot · Newfoundland · ~30 km
- Frozen Ocean Lake · lake · Newfoundland · ~30 km
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Big Eel Lake
- Gander Lake · lake · Newfoundland · ~52 km · Must-see
- Newfoundland · lake · Newfoundland · ~74 km · Must-see
- Grants Lake · lake · Newfoundland · ~4 km
- Junction Pond · lake · Newfoundland · ~10 km
- Sylt Lake · lake · Newfoundland · ~13 km
- Frozen Ocean Lake · lake · Newfoundland · ~30 km
- New Bay Pond · lake · Newfoundland · ~32 km
- Burnt Lake · lake · Newfoundland · ~37 km
- Bay of Exploits · lake · Newfoundland · ~39 km
- Constant Pond · lake · Newfoundland · ~39 km
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Frequently asked
Is Big Eel Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Big Eel Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Big Eel Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Big Eel Lake?
Nearby: Gander Lake (lake, 52 km), Newfoundland (lake, 74 km), Upper Falls Lookout (waterfall, 2 km), Lower Falls Lookout (waterfall, 2 km), Lower Falls Eastside (waterfall, 2 km), Grants Lake (lake, 4 km).
Is Big Eel Lake worth visiting?
Big Eel Lake is listed as a notable lake in Newfoundland and Labrador on Spotwander.