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Notable lake · Mauricie, Quebec

Lac Macaza

Lac Macaza is a lake in Mauricie, Quebec.

Lac Macaza: 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 Macaza

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 Macaza — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.18230, -73.17001. 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 Macaza full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Macaza?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Macaza?

    Nearby: Réserve faunique du Saint-Maurice (sanctuary, 18 km), Lac Wabano (lake, 24 km), Zec du Chapeau-de-Paille (sanctuary, 30 km), Lac des Aigles (lake, 33 km), Lac Cinconsine (lake, 34 km), Lac Mékinac (lake, 50 km).

    Is Lac Macaza worth visiting?

    Lac Macaza is listed as a notable lake in Quebec on Spotwander.