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Notable lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

Lac de l'Écluse

Lac de l'Écluse is a lake in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.

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Lac de l'Écluse: 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 Lac de l'Écluse

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 Lac de l'Écluse — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.20144, -72.23695. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac de l'Écluse full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lac de l'Écluse yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Lac de l'Écluse?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac de l'Écluse?

    Nearby: Lac Miniature (lake, 1 km), Lac Murky (lake, 2 km), Rivière de l'Écluse (river spot, 4 km), Lac Numa (lake, 4 km), Lac La Trappe (lake, 6 km), Lac Tatutat (lake, 7 km).

    Is Lac de l'Écluse worth visiting?

    Lac de l'Écluse is listed as a notable lake in Quebec on Spotwander.