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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Jacks Lake

Jacks Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Jacks 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 Jacks 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 Jacks Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.57526, -77.81750. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Jacks Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jacks Lake

    • Aylen Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Bark Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Kamaniskeg Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Cross Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Round Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Little Papineau Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • McKenzie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Canoe Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~36 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Jacks Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Jacks Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Jacks Lake?

    Nearby: Aylen Dam (lake, 6 km), Bark Lake (lake, 19 km), Snowshoe Lake (lake, 19 km), Mask Island (river spot, 19 km), Kamaniskeg Lake (lake, 24 km), Cross Lake (lake, 27 km).

    Is Jacks Lake worth visiting?

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