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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

First Lake

First Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

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First 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 First 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 First Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.33563, -82.32680. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near First Lake

    • Stony Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Mozhabong Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Keast Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Macle Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Joffre Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~8 km
    • Tassie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~8 km
    • Abney Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~8 km
    • Sheldon Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~9 km
    • View Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~9 km
    • Moose Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~10 km
    • Spanish Lake · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~10 km
    • Bear Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~11 km
    • Gandet Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~12 km
    • Roberts Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~12 km
    • Ramsey Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~12 km
    • Klemmer Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~13 km
    • Deschene Bay · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~13 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is First Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit First Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near First Lake?

    Nearby: Stony Lake (lake, 34 km), Canoe Lake (lake, 41 km), Mozhabong Lake (lake, 56 km), Keast Lake (lake, 4 km), Macle Lake (lake, 6 km), Joffre Lake (lake, 8 km).

    Is First Lake worth visiting?

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