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Notable lake · Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

First Bear Lake

First Bear Lake is a lake in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

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First Bear 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 Bear 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 Bear Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.12223, -65.66984. 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 Bear Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit First Bear Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near First Bear Lake?

    Nearby: Second Bear Lake (lake, 4 km), Second Briar Lake (lake, 27 km), Briar Lakes (lake, 28 km), Little Cranberry Lake (lake, 28 km), Second Beaver Lake (lake, 37 km), Hog Lake (lake, 39 km).

    Is First Bear Lake worth visiting?

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