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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Dude Lake

Dude Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Dude 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 Dude 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 Dude Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.02712, -83.82750. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Dude Lake

    • Little Loon Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Gong Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Goulais River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Primeau Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Seymour Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Corrigan Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Montreal River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Gut Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~1 km
    • Ella Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~1 km
    • Morrison Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~3 km
    • Cowie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~3 km
    • Annibal Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Private Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Tepee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Ward Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~7 km
    • Ragged Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~7 km
    • Buck Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~8 km
    • Simms Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~8 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dude Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Dude Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Dude Lake?

    Nearby: Little Loon Lake (lake, 17 km), Gong Lake (lake, 29 km), Goulais River (river spot, 46 km), Primeau Lake (lake, 58 km), Seymour Lake (lake, 68 km), Corrigan Lake (lake, 70 km).

    Is Dude Lake worth visiting?

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