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Notable lake · Digby, Nova Scotia

First Chub Lake

First Chub Lake is a lake in Digby, Nova Scotia.

First Chub 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 Chub 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 Chub Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.45697, -65.62591. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is First Chub Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit First Chub Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near First Chub Lake?

    Nearby: Second Chub Lake (lake, 2 km), Ninth Lake (lake, 7 km), Bear River (river spot, 19 km), Little Cranberry Lake (lake, 22 km), Admiral Digby Museum (museum, 26 km), Luxton Lake (lake, 31 km).

    Is First Chub Lake worth visiting?

    First Chub Lake is listed as a notable lake in Nova Scotia on Spotwander.