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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Square Lake

Square Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Square 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 Square 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 Square Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.97308, -83.57895. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Square Lake

    • Little Loon Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Gong Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Seymour Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Primeau Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Goulais River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Black Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Bull Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Fork Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~3 km
    • Shewfelt Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Trapper Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Trap Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Boot Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~5 km
    • Truck Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~5 km
    • Small Island Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Redpine Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Saymo Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Portage Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Otter Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~7 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Square Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Square Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Square Lake?

    Nearby: Little Loon Lake (lake, 8 km), Gong Lake (lake, 15 km), Seymour Lake (lake, 45 km), Primeau Lake (lake, 45 km), Goulais River (river spot, 57 km), Black Lake (lake, 70 km).

    Is Square Lake worth visiting?

    Square Lake is listed as a notable lake in Ontario on Spotwander.