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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Chowder Lake

Chowder Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

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Chowder 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 Chowder 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 Chowder Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.78339, -85.78767. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Chowder Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Chowder Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Chowder Lake?

    Nearby: McKay Lake (lake, 62 km), Gort Lake (lake, 5 km), Little Chowder Lake (lake, 7 km), Peanut Lake (lake, 8 km), Klotz Lake (lake, 9 km), Hoiles Creek (lake, 9 km).

    Is Chowder Lake worth visiting?

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