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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Howells Lake

Howells Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Howells 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 Howells 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 Howells Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.94319, -81.97629. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Howells Lake

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    • Sydere Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~109 km · Must-see
    • Pierre Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~129 km · Must-see
    • Smith Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~5 km
    • Baker Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~9 km

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Howells Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Howells Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Howells Lake?

    Nearby: McKenzie Lake (lake, 55 km), Smith Lake (lake, 5 km), Baker Lake (lake, 9 km), Ballantyne Lake (lake, 14 km), Nonigose Lake (lake, 18 km), Mowbray Lake (lake, 21 km).

    Is Howells Lake worth visiting?

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