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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Wire Lake

Wire Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

Wire 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 Wire 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 Wire Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.79460, -86.21776. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Wire Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Wire Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Wire Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Wire Lake?

    Nearby: Pic River Site (fort, 24 km), Spotter Lake (lake, 47 km), Canoe Lake (lake, 69 km), Pukaskwa National Park (sanctuary, 74 km), Sprucetop Lake (lake, 4 km), Peacock Creek (lake, 4 km).

    Is Wire Lake worth visiting?

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